New Pig Water-Absorbent Mat (PM50566) — Reusable, 15 x 19 in, 20-Pack

New Pig Water-Absorbent Mat overview

The New Pig Water-Absorbent Mat (PM50566) comes 20 pads to a pack, each 15 in x 19 in, and does one job well: soak up water and water-based liquids. Each pad holds nearly a quart — about 30 ounces — of water, so it's the fast fix for leaks and wet floors when a sump pump or wet-vac isn't needed or handy. The pads are made with 60% pre-consumer recycled fiber and a spunbond top layer that holds the pad together when fully saturated, so it won't rip when you pick it up. See our best spill kits guide and the spill control collection.

Two things worth reading right. First, chemistry: this is a water sorbent, so it isn't the pad for oil or aggressive chemicals — for oil and fuel choose the oil-only pads that repel water, and for mixed oil-and-water shop spills choose the heavyweight universal pads. Second, reuse: these are hand-wringable and reusable during a single cleanup, then disposed — they are not laundered and reused indefinitely (New Pig makes a separate machine-launderable water mat for that). They're absorbent pads, not a complete kit, so pair them with a bucket kit like the KIT21 or add absorbent socks to steer water.

Where it fits

This is the water-cleanup pad for basements and garages, water heaters, sump pumps, washing machines and HVAC units, drinking fountains and coolers, entry doors in wet weather, and washdowns — anywhere water pools and you want it gone fast. Grab a pad for a drip, lay a few along a leak, or wring and reuse through one cleanup. Where it's not the tool is an oil or fuel spill (use oil-only pads) or an aggressive chemical (use a HazMat kit). Keep the right protection nearby — our chemical-resistant gloves and nitrile gloves guides cover hand protection, and a first-aid kit should be close.

Pros & cons

Specifications

Related guides

• Best spill kits
• Best chemical-resistant gloves
• Best chemical-resistant nitrile gloves
• Best respirator cartridge for solvents
• Best workplace first aid kits

Related resources

• New Pig heavyweight universal mat pads
• New Pig oil-only mat pads (dispenser box)
• New Pig KIT21 universal spill kit
• New Pig absorbent sock (4 ft)
• Shop spill control

Frequently asked questions

What does the New Pig Water-Absorbent Mat absorb?

It's a water-absorbent sorbent, so it soaks up water and water-based liquids — storm water, rain, snow melt, leaks, condensation and washdowns. It is not an oil-only or universal pad, so it isn't the choice for oil or solvent spills.

How much water does each pad hold?

Nearly a quart per pad — about 30 ounces of water. With 20 pads in the pack, that's a meaningful amount of cleanup capacity for leaks and wet floors where a sump pump or wet-vac isn't needed or handy.

How many pads are in the pack, and what size are they?

20 pads per pack, each 15 in x 19 in. The count suits recurring wet spots — a leaking appliance, a damp basement, a drinking fountain or an HVAC drip — where you want a fresh pad on hand.

Are these mats really reusable?

Yes, within reason. The spunbond top layer is strong enough to wring out by hand and reuse during a single cleanup, then you dispose of the pad. They aren't meant to be laundered and reused indefinitely — for a machine-washable mat, New Pig makes a separate launderable version.

Can I put these in a washing machine?

No — treat PM50566 as hand-wringable and single-cleanup reusable, then dispose. The machine-launderable New Pig water mat is a different product (PM50479); don't assume these go in a washer.

Will it soak up oil or fuel too?

It's optimized for water and water-based liquids, not hydrocarbons. For oil and fuel — especially around water or outdoors — use oil-only pads that repel water; for mixed oil-and-water shop spills use universal pads.

What are the pads made of?

They're made with 60% pre-consumer recycled fiber and a spunbond top layer that holds the pad together when fully saturated so it won't rip or fall apart when you pick it up.

Is this a complete spill kit?

No — these are absorbent pads (a refill), not a kit with a container, socks, gloves and disposal bags. For a grab-and-go station, pair them with a New Pig bucket kit or build your own with socks and a barrier.

Does it neutralize what it absorbs?

No. A sorbent pad holds liquid but does not neutralize it. For acids, bases or aggressive chemicals you need a HazMat or neutralizing kit — check the liquid's safety data sheet first.

Where are these mats typically used?

Basements and garages, around water heaters, sump pumps, washers and HVAC units, under drinking fountains and coolers, at entry doors in wet weather, and for washdowns — anywhere water pools and you want it gone fast.

How do I dispose of a used pad?

For clean water, a used pad is generally ordinary waste, but if it absorbed anything else it carries that liquid's hazard — dispose of it per your local, state and federal rules and the liquid's safety data sheet.

What size spill is this right for?

Everyday wet spots and small-to-medium leaks — the kind you'd otherwise mop. For a large release you'd step up to socks, a barrier or a full spill kit and, for standing water near equipment, address the electrical hazard first.

Reviewed by Steven Eaton, WC Safety. Specifications reflect New Pig's published data for the PM50566 water-absorbent mat; it is a water sorbent (not oil or chemical) and is hand-wringable for single-cleanup reuse — match the pad and your PPE to the specific liquid via its safety data sheet.