{"id":1428,"date":"2017-09-26T08:49:32","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T15:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/?p=1428"},"modified":"2023-08-02T11:09:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T18:09:00","slug":"new-to-buying-absorbents-shop-smart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/new-to-buying-absorbents-shop-smart\/","title":{"rendered":"New to Buying Absorbents? Make Sure You Shop Smart"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1435\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1435\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1435 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bigstock-202552264-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"absorbent pad soaking up an oil spill\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bigstock-202552264-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bigstock-202552264-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/bigstock-202552264-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Oil absorbent pads help make easy work of messy cleanup<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>When you hear the term \u201cindustrial absorbents,\u201d you may think of massive factories or plants dealing with major spills and leaks. And while those types of businesses certainly use industrial absorbents to keep their workplaces safe, clean, and prepared, they\u2019re not the only ones who can benefit from the power of industrial absorbents. The efficiency and affordability that make these products such smart choices for industrial applications also make them smart choices on smaller scales, like small businesses, garages, boats, or even your own home.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of reasons you may need absorbents: Maybe you have equipment that drips oil or fluids, or maybe you work with liquids that would be dangerous or messy if spilled. Perhaps you just do a lot of cleaning and want to spend less on your supplies!<\/p>\n<p>If the thought of ordering industrial absorbents sounds daunting, don\u2019t worry \u2014 it\u2019s easier than you think! Most absorbents are available in a few basic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/color-code-your-spill-cleanup\/\">color-coded categories<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"margin\">\n<li><strong>Universal<\/strong> \u2014 A gray universal absorbent is designed for general-purpose use with a variety of fluids. If you aren\u2019t sure exactly what you\u2019ll need absorbents for, or if you\u2019re mostly using water-based fluids, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/pillows.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>universal absorbent pillows<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/universalpadsrolls.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>universal absorbent pads<\/strong><\/a> might be the right choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oil only<\/strong> \u2014 Oil-only absorbents are exactly what they sound like: These white absorbents are specifically designed to safely absorb oil-based fluids. Oil-only absorbents like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/abzorboilmat.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Abzorb oil mats<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/oilonlypadsrolls.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>oil absorbent pads<\/strong><\/a> are especially great for garages. Many of these also repel water-based fluids, making it easy to target important spills and leaks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hazmat<\/strong> \u2014 It might seem like you\u2019re unlikely to have hazardous materials in your home or business, but did you know that even flammable liquids, like rubbing alcohol, paint thinner, and pesticides are considered hazardous? Yellow hazmat absorbents like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/sockshazmat.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>chemical absorbent socks<\/strong><\/a> can help you safely deal with spills of more dangerous natures. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/hazardous-waste-containers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Hazardous waste containers<\/strong><\/a> keep these fluids and used absorbents under control until you can safely dispose of them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/productsindex.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1088 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/shop-products-button.png\" alt=\"Shop products at AbsorbentsOnline.com\" width=\"165\" height=\"28\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And there\u2019s more to industrial safety products! Maybe an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/anti-fatigue-mats.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">anti-fatigue mat<\/a> would improve life for those who stand in your garage, kitchen, or at your cash register. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/grease-wipers.htm\">commercial degreaser<\/a> could make cleanup easier anywhere, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/industrial-wipes-shop-rags.htm\">shop towel wipes<\/a> are always handy additions to any home and workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Ordering industrial absorbents is easy. And if you decide that they\u2019re useful enough to use regularly, you can set up an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/never-run-out-of-absorbent-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">auto-shipment service<\/a> to make sure you never run out of the absorbents you need \u2014 <em>and<\/em> save on your favorite products.<\/p>\n<p><em>To learn which spill control products are best suited to your life and design your own custom spill kit, contact Angie Meza at <a href=\"mailto:angie@absorbentsonline.com\">angie@absorbentsonline.com<\/a> or (800) 869-9633.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you hear the term \u201cindustrial absorbents,\u201d you may think of massive factories or plants dealing with major spills and leaks. 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