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Absorbent Pads for Maintenance & Spill Clean-Up

Drip control · workbench clean-up · everyday response

Loose absorbent pads for drip trays, workbenches, machine bases, and everyday maintenance spill control.

  • 40×50cm pad size
  • 50 & 100 pack sizes
  • 2–3 day UK dispatch
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40×50cm
Pad size
0.8–1.5L
Absorption / pad
Oil · Chem · Uni
Types
Dimple-bonded
Construction
UK stock
Dispatch

Why pads matter

The workhorse of everyday spill control

Absorbent pads are the workhorse of everyday spill control. Use them in drip trays, under leaking machinery, on workbenches, or anywhere you need to catch and contain small spills and drips. Available in oil-only, chemical, and universal types.

Decision helper

Pick a pad by duty

Match fluid type and traffic — the same colour code runs across kits, socks, and pads.

Hydrocarbon

Oil-only (white)

Hydrophobic pads for fuel, diesel, oil, and hydraulic drip control.

Best for

Fuel areas, engine bays, transformers

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Universal (grey)

All-purpose pads for mixed-liquid workplaces and daily maintenance.

Best for

Workshops, warehouses, print rooms

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Heavy-weight

Double-weight pads that resist tearing under foot and wheel traffic.

Best for

Walkways, conveyor surrounds, high traffic

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Product range

Absorbent Pads

Oil, chemical, universal, and heavy-weight pads in 50 and 100 packs.

Part of our Absorbents hub — see socks, refills, and how to pick between them.

Supply & compliance

  • Matched to standard kit sizes
  • No minimum order
  • Auto-reorder on request
  • Invoice consolidation across sites
  • Disposal route advice included

Buying guides

Match pads to the liquid you're absorbing

How pads fit into a complete spill response setup — and when to restock.

Guide 4 min read

How to Build a Spill Response Station

Everything you need to set up a permanent spill response point — from choosing the right location to selecting the contents and maintaining it.

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Guide 4 min read

When to Replace a Spill Kit or Refill It

Knowing when to restock versus replace your spill kits saves money and keeps you compliant. Here is what to check and when.

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Comparisons

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Need a hand?

Need help specifying absorbent pads?

Most of the range can be bought online. For multi-site orders, a kit matched to your COSHH list, or paying on invoice, tell us what you need and we will quote within one working day.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions on pad types, construction, and typical usage rates.

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What is the difference between pads and rolls?
Pads are individual sheets ideal for spot clean-up, drip trays, and targeted absorption. Rolls provide continuous coverage for larger areas like walkways, under conveyor belts, or across workshop floors. Both are available in oil, chemical, and universal types.
How many pads do I need?
This depends on your usage rate. High-activity areas like machine shops or maintenance bays may go through several pads per day. We recommend keeping at least 100 pads in stock per active area and monitoring consumption weekly.
What does dimple-bonded mean?
Dimple bonding is a construction method that creates small indentations across the pad surface. This increases the surface area and speeds up absorption while also adding strength so the pad does not tear when saturated. It is the industry standard for quality absorbent pads.

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