FAQ

I own an auto repair shop. What absorbents should I use?

TRADESAFE recommends you stash universal absorbents in your car repair shop. They can absorb water and most oils, solvents, lubricants, and other liquid chemicals present in auto repair shops. TRADESAFE...

What are the differences between absorbent pads, pillows, and socks?

Use absorbent pads to clean up low-volume spills. TRADESAFE Universal Pad (15” x 19”) can absorb up to 20 ounces per pad. They are made to be easily tearable so...

What are the components of TRADESAFE Universal Absorbent Kits?

TRADESAFE Universal Kits come in bag and bin variants. The bin has more components and includes a storage drum, but the bag has equally useful components as the bin, so...

How much liquid can absorbents soak up?

This can depend on the type of absorbent. Absorbent pillows, for example, are made to absorb large amounts of liquid. Absorbent pads, meanwhile, are made for managing smaller spills. Synthetic...

What are universal absorbents?

Universal absorbents are absorbent pads, socks, and pillows that can absorb a variety of liquids. They can work with oil-based liquids, water-based liquids, coolants, solvents, and the like. Conversely, oil-only...

What are absorbents used for?

Various kinds of facilities that store various kinds of liquids are prone to accidental spills. Containment for these liquids can fail for a variety of reasons, leading to spills that...