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All-in-One Spill Kits Prepare You for Anything

September 26, 2017 by Travis Zdrazil

swiss army knife with AbsorbentsOnline logo In the event of a spill, you need to act fast. But you don’t just need the right absorbents for the job — you also need the right equipment and safety gear, you need to know how to use them, and you need to know where to find all these things quickly when you need them.

Does that sound overwhelming? Don’t worry! You don’t need to be a spill cleanup expert to be well prepared for accidents. All you need is an all-in-one spill kit. These kits usually include absorbents, safety gear like goggles and gloves, bags for the disposal of used absorbents, and instructions for their use.

Spill kits make it easy to be prepared

An all-in-one spill kit is designed to have everything you need to clean up a spill of any kind, whether in your home or workplace. Having one — or even a few so there’s always one close at hand — means you’re always ready to tackle any spill.

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Depending on which liquids you have and may need to clean up, different types of kits are available. Universal or general-purpose spill kits, which are usually gray in color, are appropriate for water-based spills as well as hydrocarbons. Oil-only kits, which are white, repel water while absorbing hydrocarbons like oil, gasoline, and diesel. If you’re dealing with aggressive fluids like acids and solvents, a hazmat kit, which generally includes yellow absorbents, is a must for safe cleanup. There are even specialty spill kits available, in case you’re dealing with potentially dangerous fluids, like battery acid or mercury.

Too big, too small, or just right?

Once you’ve decided which type of kit is best for your situation, it’s time to select a size. All-in-one spill kits come in a wide variety of sizes so you don’t need to try and tackle a small spill with an oversized kit — or tackle a large spill without adequate absorbents. Once you’ve determined what your maximum potential spill volume is, you can select the perfect-sized spill kit to prepare you for it.

Small kits are great for mobile applications or for spaces where your potential spills will be small. For example, an economy portable spill kit is perfect to keep in a vehicle, camper, or to tuck into convenient places around your facility or home for quick cleanups. Or, if you want something a little more heavy-duty, a duffle bag spill cleanup kit is easy to bring along if you’re moving from place to place. It has convenient straps so you can hang it on equipment or wall hooks near potential spill sites.

For larger spills, drum spill kits are great options. These kits come in chemical- and water-resistant drums that are easy to store on a shelf or in a cabinet. Best of all, they’re available in everything from 20 gallon to 95 gallon sizes so you can pick the drum spill kit that best suits your needs.

If you may be dealing with very large volume spills, a mobile spill cart might be the best solution. These carts are wheeled so you can easily move them to spill sites and are bright yellow to make them easy to find in case of emergency.

If your home, garage, or facility requires something specific, you don’t have to go with “good enough” — you can work with an absorbent expert to build a custom spill kit based on your needs.

At AbsorbentsOnline, we would love to work with you to provide the right spill kits to make sure you’re prepared for anything! Ready to set up your first auto-shipment of absorbents and save 10% on every order? Contact our sales team at sales@absorbentsonline.com or (800) 869-9633.

New to Buying Absorbents? Make Sure You Shop Smart

September 26, 2017 by Angie Meza

Oil absorbent pads help make easy work of messy cleanup

When you hear the term “industrial absorbents,” 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’re 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.

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!

If the thought of ordering industrial absorbents sounds daunting, don’t worry — it’s easier than you think! Most absorbents are available in a few basic color-coded categories:

Universal — A gray universal absorbent is designed for general-purpose use with a variety of fluids. If you aren’t sure exactly what you’ll need absorbents for, or if you’re mostly using water-based fluids, universal absorbent pillows or universal absorbent pads might be the right choice.
Oil only — 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 Abzorb oil mats or oil absorbent pads are especially great for garages. Many of these also repel water-based fluids, making it easy to target important spills and leaks.
Hazmat — It might seem like you’re 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 chemical absorbent socks can help you safely deal with spills of more dangerous natures. Hazardous waste containers keep these fluids and used absorbents under control until you can safely dispose of them.

And there’s more to industrial safety products! Maybe an anti-fatigue mat would improve life for those who stand in your garage, kitchen, or at your cash register. A commercial degreaser could make cleanup easier anywhere, and shop towel wipes are always handy additions to any home and workplace.

Ordering industrial absorbents is easy. And if you decide that they’re useful enough to use regularly, you can set up an auto-shipment service to make sure you never run out of the absorbents you need — and save on your favorite products.

To learn which spill control products are best suited to your life and design your own custom spill kit, contact Angie Meza at angie@absorbentsonline.com or (800) 869-9633.

Never Run Out of the Products You Rely On

July 24, 2017 by Travis Zdrazil

Auto-ship services make life easier: Receive industrial absorbents at your door

Simplify your life: add absorbents to your auto-ship schedule

Life has never been more convenient for busy people. Those who struggle to find time for errands and day-to-day tasks can now have their meals, razors, and even their underwear delivered to them by mail when they need it.

These services have become popular because they offer a multitude of benefits. Recurring mail orders like these mean you never run out of the products you want, so you always have what you need when you need it. Since it’s automated, you only place your order once, and it automatically recurs on whatever basis you choose, saving you the time you would’ve otherwise spent placing orders.

Since you customize your own order quantity and frequency, you don’t have to worry about receiving too much or too little product or about getting orders too frequently or not often enough. And of course, there’s no getting stuck with items you don’t need: You can change your order at any time.

These services are so convenient you might expect them to be expensive — but shockingly, many of these services offer discounts that can save you money. It almost sounds too good to be true. So, what would you say if you could use these services not just for your toilet paper and pet food but at your workplace, too?

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AbsorbentsOnline offers auto-ship ordering

Now, you can receive the absorbent and safety materials you need in the mail! Get shipments on whatever recurring timeline suits your home or business schedule so you never run out of the absorbents you need to live and operate day in and day out.

Do you find you’re running out of shop rags before you’ve had a chance to order new ones or using them until they’re long past worn out? Place an auto-ship order for reclaimed shop rags and receive them by mail when you need them. Make cleanup easy by ordering and ensuring you always have a commercial degreaser on hand.

Whether in an industrial setting or in your home or garage, you never want to be stuck with a spill, leak, or mess you aren’t prepared to clean up. But you can’t always remember just when it’s time to place a new order, and too often you may find yourself needing a product that you’re out of. Auto-ship can solve this problem for good. And if your needs change, you can change your order to match. There’s no downside!

Ready to set up your first auto-shipment of absorbents and save 10% on most absorbent products in every order? Contact our sales team at sales@absorbentsonline.com or (800) 869-9633.