Oil, fuel and water spills: what each kit is for

3 min read · ADR Gear

Not every absorbent pad is meant for every liquid. The label tells you which kind of spill the pad is made for.

Here is what to look for before you buy.

Oil-based kits

Kits for oil-based liquids use pads made to take up things like motor oil and fuel.

Our Oil and Fuel Spill Kit Bag is for oil-based liquids, and the page says so plainly. You can see the Neoprene Drain Cover Mat for the details.

Universal and water kits

Some pads are sold as universal or for water-based liquids. We do not claim that our kit is any of these.

If you need a different kind, check the label of that product.

Read the product page

Look for the type of liquid, the number of pads and the size of the bag.

If a listing leaves one of those out, ask the seller.

Know your own rules

Workplaces and local rules can ask for specific kits. This gear does not replace any equipment, training or paperwork your work or local rules require.

Check what you need first.

A short buying checklist

Write down three things before you shop: what liquid you expect to deal with, how much space you have for storage and who will use the kit. Then compare the product page with your notes. The kit page lists size, contents and a plain note on what it is for.

Our bag is $49 and comes in small or medium. It holds about 15 pads, 2 disposal bags and gloves. Pick the size using our kit guide, and remember that all sales are final.