{"id":927,"date":"2015-01-19T11:28:02","date_gmt":"2015-01-19T19:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/?p=927"},"modified":"2024-02-05T14:15:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T22:15:42","slug":"absorbent-pad-pillow-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/absorbent-pad-pillow-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Absorbent Pad or Pillow: Which Do You Use \u2014 and When?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-928 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/absorbentpads-e1609437134472.png\" alt=\"absorbent-pads\" width=\"293\" height=\"244\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In any workplace where liquids are used \u2014 be they oils, chemicals, water, or other substances \u2014employees have to be prepared to clean up leaks and spills.<\/p>\n<p>To make your spill cleanups quicker and safer, you can use any of a number of absorbent products, such as those available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AbsorbentsOnline.com<\/a>. Two of the most commonly used absorbent products are absorbent pads and absorbent pillows.<\/p>\n<p>At first glance, absorbent pads and pillows don\u2019t seem too different: A pillow is thicker than a pad, and slightly more expensive. But those aren\u2019t the only differences between these products \u2014absorbent pads and pillows actually have very distinct uses. Knowing what those uses are can help you choose the right absorbent product to prepare for spills in your workplace.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Absorbent pads<\/strong> come both individually (sold by the case) and in rolls. Supplied in large quantities, pads are geared toward all-purpose use \u2014 for wiping up or absorbing small leaks, placement in spill kits, and even to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/spill-containment-blog\/index.php\/reduce-winter-slip-fall-dangers\/?email=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reduce slip and fall dangers<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Absorbent pillows <\/strong>are for heavy-duty spill containment. They absorb more fluid than an absorbent pad can, and they also fit well into tight spaces, such as a fluid reservoir, waste trough, or hard-to-access area of machinery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use your knowledge of your workplace\u2019s needs to determine which absorbent products you should have on hand. Many workplaces like to stock both pads and pillows, so that they are prepared for any eventuality.<\/p>\n<p>AbsorbentsOnline.com offers a variety of high quality absorbent pads and pillows at budget-friendly prices. Our offerings include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/pillows.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Absorbent Pillows<\/a> \u2014 Available in a variety of sizes, and color coded for easy identification.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/oilonlypadsrolls.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oil Absorbent Pads and Rolls<\/a> \u2014 Repel water-based fluids and absorb oil-based fluids.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/economy_oil_spill_cleanup_absorbent_pads_and_rolls.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Economy Oil Spill Cleanup Pads and Rolls<\/a> \u2014 A cost-effective option for oil spills.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/hazmatpadsrolls.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chemical Spill Absorbent Pads and Rolls<\/a> \u2014 Designed to absorb most caustic and aggressive fluids.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.absorbentsonline.com\/universalpadsrolls.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Universal Absorbent Pads and Rolls<\/a> \u2014 The favorite for industrial applications, these pads and rolls absorb aggressive and non-aggressive fluids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No single absorbent material is ideal for every spill situation. To ensure that you have the materials you need to clean up fluid spills quickly and safely, stock up on the absorbent pads and pillows that best suit your needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\" style=\"padding-bottom: 1em;\">\n<p><em>Want to learn more about absorbent pads and pillows? AbsorbentsOnline can help. Contact Travis Zdrazil at <a href=\"mailto:travis@absorbentsonline.com?Subject=Ask%20an%20Expert%20eNewsletter%20Response&amp;amp\">travis@absorbentsonline.com<\/a>\u00a0or (800) 869-9633.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In any workplace where liquids are used \u2014 be they oils, chemicals, water, or other substances \u2014employees have to be prepared to clean up leaks and spills. To make your spill cleanups quicker and safer, you can use any of a number of absorbent products, such as those available at AbsorbentsOnline.com. 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