oil absorbent pads
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RPH
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Pig mats, available in different sizes.
Autozone carries the smaller rolls.
Autozone carries the smaller rolls.
isb cornbinder
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Pig Mats. I got the idea from Adam Booth. aka Abomb79. PIG MATS work perfectly. They also act as a great drawer liner.
I got my Pig Mat roll on AMAZON. The Amazon price was competitive, that day.
I got my Pig Mat roll on AMAZON. The Amazon price was competitive, that day.
Just_Steve
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I wish I knew the ones we used at my old job 2 ft x 2 ft squares one side oil absorbent the other side coolant absorbent. I had a box or two. now regrettably I have none.
bwringer
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Pig Mats are great, but flippin' expensive... and fluids can still get through them.
I use these cheap absorbent pads from Costco under messy jobs. A box of 100 is about $18 in the store.
They're not incredibly durable -- the plastic backing is very thin -- but they are very absorbent on the other side and will soak up a LOT of liquid nasties. And they're cheap.
Did I mention they're inexpensive?
And low cost as well.
Despite the puppy on the packaging, these are not treated with any sort of smelly stuff to attract and inspire puppies. They're just plain pads. Floofy on one side, plastic on the other, with absorbent gel stuff in the middle.
I've started using them underneath when I have to do any drilling; they do a good job of catching the drilling lube and cleaners, of course, and they catch the chips. It's quite nice to be able to just fold up the pad and throw it away with all the chips for under 20 cents.
I use these cheap absorbent pads from Costco under messy jobs. A box of 100 is about $18 in the store.
They're not incredibly durable -- the plastic backing is very thin -- but they are very absorbent on the other side and will soak up a LOT of liquid nasties. And they're cheap.
Did I mention they're inexpensive?
And low cost as well.
Despite the puppy on the packaging, these are not treated with any sort of smelly stuff to attract and inspire puppies. They're just plain pads. Floofy on one side, plastic on the other, with absorbent gel stuff in the middle.
I've started using them underneath when I have to do any drilling; they do a good job of catching the drilling lube and cleaners, of course, and they catch the chips. It's quite nice to be able to just fold up the pad and throw it away with all the chips for under 20 cents.
nadogail
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Pig Products seem to be the best marketed products and they do work. A former employer bought their products and in addition to the products being good their Customer Service was good too.
Blueshound_GJ
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I have a whole bundle of unused 24" puppy pee pads (Hefty brand I think). I use 3 or so for an oil change. Probably have 5 years worth at the rate I use them and they were very cheap. I wouldn't try to use them professionally though, not really ideal, too small.
LWB
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I use pee pads too. I had some left over when raising the pups and have been using them ever since.
blazemaster83
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At work we have the 3m ones, they are nice and thick and absorb a bunch but they are like $100 for a stack
scooby074
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Pig Mats. But damn pricey. Their customer service line is hilarious and super friendly if you ever have to call too. They REALLY bought into the whole "PIG" identity and concept. 
gizardlizard
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At work, we use these. Far cheaper than 3m or pig mats. After using all three, we’re convinced they’re about the same. With that being said, we buy the two ply but they have single ply and three ply as well. Plus they have rolls.
reader2580
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Oil absorbent pads only absorb oil and other petroleum based products. Pee pads are not the same thing. A pee pad will absorb any liquid including water. I have a stack of 50 oil absorbent pads I bought for collecting oil that was on the surface of the water in some pails. I have used some to clean up an oil spill on concrete and you couldn't tell there had been any oil on the concrete within 30 minutes or so. Way better than oil dri.
I got mine from Zoro: https://www.zoro.com/spilltech-absorbent-pad-absorbs-10-gal-oil-only-50-pk-white-wpd50h/i/G4807168/ Various oil absorbent pads will absorb different amounts of oil. The more oil they absorb the more they cost.
Pig is the big brand in selling oil absorbent pads at retail, but they are not cheap, at least for retail products.
I got mine from Zoro: https://www.zoro.com/spilltech-absorbent-pad-absorbs-10-gal-oil-only-50-pk-white-wpd50h/i/G4807168/ Various oil absorbent pads will absorb different amounts of oil. The more oil they absorb the more they cost.
Pig is the big brand in selling oil absorbent pads at retail, but they are not cheap, at least for retail products.
bwringer
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Excellent point. There is a difference depending on exactly what you need to accomplish.
As ever, the GJ answer to "which tool/product?" is "Yes. All the above." We're very damn consistent around here...
Cheapo peepee pads are extraordinarily useful in many situations, but oil absorbing pads are well worth the eye-watering expense in other situations.
Oil pads are polyester matting and in my former work we used them at every branch in North America on a daily basis (we handle oil). What I find is you can buy them in different thicknesses - based on just how much you expect to spill - but I can predict how good or bad they will be by hardness. The stiffer ones DO work, but no where near as well for both surface compliance and rate of absorption. None are "cheap" but get your money's worth by finding out what brand in your area work best. One thing we have used them for is when someone spills oil into a catch basin containing water. The pads will float on the surface and only absorb the oil. Also extremely useful for spills on a rainy day that hit puddles.
alfadan
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Cardboard
reader2580
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How do you make cardboard absorb only oil, and not other liquids?
65ranchero
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Don't get it wet!
( that was a joke son)
Jeepster04
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Bought these awhile back, seem to be aight.
reader2580
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Someone asks specifically about oil absorbent pads and people keep bringing up things that will soak up oil, but will also absorb any other liquid. I would assume the OP has a specific need to absorb only oil, or the OP wouldn't be asking about oil absorbent pads that can be pretty expensive.
alfadan
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I don't see anything about only oil. People tend to just say 'oil pads' so...
Blueshound_GJ
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Not what I assumed. OP's request was pretty generic. And he didn't specify expensive either.
roc_on_the_rocks
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Does Pig Mats have some sort of a plastic lining to prevent soaked oil to leak through it?
kbeefy
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No, once they are saturated the oil comes out.
I think I got my pig mats when Zoro had them on sale.
I think I got my pig mats when Zoro had them on sale.
bwringer
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No, the oil can soak through. They will hold a lot of oil, but eventually it will get through.
I don't know about you, Mr. Rockefeller McFancypants, but $1 each for a small patch of something I'll need to throw away counts as kinda expensive in my world.
Puppy PP pads are three or four times the size and 17 cents each, and they don't soak through unless you damage them. Of course, they're not as tough or as useful in some specific situations.
I have both on hand, and other options besides, but I think hard before grabbing a Pig Mat and setting that dollar bill on fire.
finn
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I really twinged when I bought a roll of pig mats maybe ten years ago. Seems like it was almost $60 delivered.
Funny thing is, I still have probably 50-75% of that roll.eft. I use it sparingly and find that one square is often enough to address a moderate spill. I follow up with oil dry or even white indust paper towel and brake clean, and then a bucket of detergent and hot water.
That $60 seems like a bargain now.
Funny thing is, I still have probably 50-75% of that roll.eft. I use it sparingly and find that one square is often enough to address a moderate spill. I follow up with oil dry or even white indust paper towel and brake clean, and then a bucket of detergent and hot water.
That $60 seems like a bargain now.
Blueshound_GJ
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Seems like it would be the same amount of work to skip the pig mat and just throw down speedy dry. What am I missing?
Where are you buying 6x6ft piss pads for that cheap?
finn
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The mat gets the bulk of the mess up. The speedi dry etc ***** the residual oil out of the crevices and pores
Old Steamer
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Pig mats/booms. As mentioned, they are not cheap, but they do soak up oil.
In a pinch, I've used cat litter.
In a pinch, I've used cat litter.
I have a few left over from the trash at the station. Someone tossed a few after using them to spray paint a few things on. Good enough to still use them.
Cost is relative to each person and what you're using them for. They're a consumable and I will treat them as such. At $1 each and not have to clean a spill up or not getting a stain on the concrete, well worth it in my book.
Cost is relative to each person and what you're using them for. They're a consumable and I will treat them as such. At $1 each and not have to clean a spill up or not getting a stain on the concrete, well worth it in my book.
Kpaige
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I ran into a deal on pet potty pads. Got hundreds for $20. Work really good for oil and such. Use it when cleaning parts on the bench also. So if you see a good deal on them may be worth it. And the oil does not soak through they are plastic on the bottom side.
steel 35
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Chevron fuel plant
finn
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Kitty litter works better than some of the commercial oil dry products in my experience.
I usually keep a small pile of lightly used oil dry / cat litter in a pile on the floor, in an inconspicuous place, for quick clean up of minor spills. (I guess that’s why a roll of pig mat lasts so long,)
Works ok unless I accidentally step in, or kick the pile. Then it’s out the door with the push broom (or at least into the dust pan).