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Are you still using clay to clean your leaks, drips and spills?
If so why? Sorbents: Clay vs Poly
You may think you’re saving money because the cost of a bag of clay is so cheap, but
in reality you are spending more—a lot more! In addition to the financial savings that
we list below, these are a few other reasons not to use clay:
? Clay is very messy; cleanup is difficult and labor-intensive. YOU
? Clay is an abrasive, which causes damage to machinery and moving parts.
? Silica is considered a serious health hazard by OSHA. SAVE OVER
? Clay is heavy to work with compared to polypropylene pads.
? Clay is not a good absorbent. 50%
To learn more details about clay vs. polypropylene, please call our
office and ask to speak with a customer service representative.
CLAY MINERAL POLYPROPYLENE
PRODUCT QUANTITY AND COST COMPARISON
10 Bags 1 Bale
$9.50/bag x 10 bags = $95 $58/bale x 1 bale = $58
You Save $37 SORBENTS: CLAY VS POLY
DISPOSAL CONTAINERS REQUIRED COMPARISON
2 Drums 1 Drum
$75/drum x 2 drums = $150 $75.00/drum x 1 drum = $75
You Save $75
LABOR AND TIME REQUIRED COMPARISON
3 People x 2 hours 1 Person x 1 hour
$45/hour @ $15/hour x 2 hours = $90 $15/hour x 1 hour = $15
You Save $75
ACCESSORY SPILL CLEANUP MATERIAL COMPARISON
3 Shovels & 3 Brooms Gloves
$20/shovel x 3 + $15/broom x 3 = $105 $1
You Save $104
No Tools Required
AVERAGE DISPOSAL COST PER DRUM COMPARISON
2 Drums 1 Drum
$150/drum x 2 drums = $300 $150/drum x 1 drum = $150
You Save $150
TOTAL CLEANUP & DISPOSAL COST COMPARISON
$740.00 $299.00
TOTAL SAVINGS $441.00
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