Starbrite Oil & Fuel Absorber Products

Star Brite Oil & Fuel Absorbers: Protecting Bilges and Waterways Since 1973

Few maintenance challenges aboard a vessel are as environmentally serious — or as quietly persistent — as petroleum contamination in the bilge. Oil, diesel, gasoline, and transmission fluid accumulate over time, and pumping bilge water overboard with hydrocarbons present is not only harmful to waterways but also illegal. Star Brite has been engineering solutions to exactly this problem for over 50 years, and their lineup of Oil & Fuel Absorber Products stands as a practical, environmentally responsible answer for boaters, mechanics, and marine enthusiasts alike.

The Maxi-Boom Bilge Oil Absorber

Star Brite's flagship absorber product is the Bilge Oil Absorber Maxi-Boom. It absorbs oil-based fluids while leaving water behind so bilge pumps operate normally, and is designed for boat bilges, under engines, and anywhere petroleum spills collect. The oversized boom holds up to 2 quarts of oil, gasoline, diesel, and transmission fluid. What makes this product particularly clever is its selective chemistry: it absorbs petroleum products like fuel, diesel, oil, and gas without absorbing water, allowing the water to be pumped out — keeping boaters on the right side of environmental regulations.

The Maxi-Boom is composed of material used to clean up major oil spills, and features convenient tie-downs that keep the boom in place, helping protect the environment while allowing maximum absorption. The Bilge Oil Absorber is reusable — simply wring out the absorbed materials into a bucket and place it back. Star Brite recommends replacing it twice a year for continuous, reliable protection.

High-Efficiency Oil Absorbent Sheets

Complementing the Maxi-Boom is Star Brite's line of High-Efficiency Oil Absorbent Sheets. Designed for maximum efficiency, these sheets specialize in absorbing petroleum products like oil, fuel, and grease while repelling water, and are constructed from top-grade, virgin materials that are durable and won't unravel. Their versatility goes beyond the bilge: they're perfect for wrapping fuel nozzles to avert refueling mishaps, and double as an effective workspace tool, keeping nuts, bolts, and tools in place during intricate repairs.

For bilge and engine room application, they fit seamlessly, avoiding interference with pumps or equipment. Whether you're managing a marina, running a garage, or simply keeping your engine room shipshape, these sheets are a low-effort, high-impact addition to any maintenance routine.

Why Star Brite for Oil & Fuel Absorption?

Star Brite is a leading manufacturer of appearance, maintenance, and performance chemicals and accessories, serving the marine, RV, automotive, powersports, hardware, and home care industries for over 50 years. That decades-long focus on marine-specific chemistry means their absorber products are genuinely engineered for the harsh, wet environments boaters face — not simply repurposed industrial products. The materials are non-toxic and non-disintegrating, meaning the oil absorbent boom can be wrung out and reused repeatedly, delivering both environmental and cost benefits.

• Selective absorption: Traps petroleum while actively repelling water
• Reusable design: Wring out and redeploy for cost-effective maintenance
• Environmentally responsible: Helps protect the environment and eliminate fines for pumping oil overboard
• Dual-format lineup: Boom format for bilges; sheet format for engine rooms, workshops, and garages
• Broad compatibility: Suitable for oil, gasoline, diesel, grease, and transmission fluid

For boaters and shop owners who take environmental stewardship seriously, Star Brite's Oil & Fuel Absorber Products deliver proven, practical performance in a format that's easy to use and responsible to dispose of.