All these FloodSax came from this one easy-to-carry box FloodSax are used to soak up internal leaks and spills which is vital for health and safety in supermarkets and major public buildings FloodSax costing just a few pounds can keep filthy floodwater out of your home, preventing it from being wrecked

Why FloodSax sandless sandbags are far better than all their rivals

FloodSax leave their rivals far behind because they do far more to protect your home or business.

FloodSax are renowned worldwide for their ability to prevent flooding both outside and inside but many people don’t know exactly how they work and why they are so effective.

The award-winning British invention first hit the market in 2007 and since then around 3 million have been sold worldwide.

They have sparked several copycats but none come close to being able to do what a FloodSax can do.

How they are made is a closely guarded secret but the gelling polymer inside each FloodSax is designed to absorb water and then retain it.

Most of the rivals are only designed to be used outside, unlike FloodSax which are incredibly flexible and multi-purpose and now widely used inside to soak up leaks, spills and floods.

In their dry state FloodSax are super-absorbent yet thin with a large surface area so are highly effective at soaking up water inside homes and businesses, especially in hard-to-reach places such as beneath pipes, radiators, sinks and boilers. They also soak up floodwater dripping in through leaky roofs and windows.

This prevents water from spreading and causing untold damage to floors, electrics, plasterboard and furniture, along with fixtures and fittings.

To transform FloodSax into instant sandless, simply fully immerse them in water. The FloodSax absorbs around 20 litres in around 5 minutes and retains it, transforming the FloodSax from being as light as a pillowcase to being more effective than traditional sandbags.

Unlike traditional sandbags, FloodSax have a uniform shape which makes them quick and easy to build into protective walls to prevent water from getting into properties or to divert it away from them down drains.

FloodSax have always been manufactured by Environmental Defence Systems Ltd which is based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. 

Company director Lucy Bailey said: “Over the years we have seen rivals pop up and try to emulate FloodSax but, when we have tested them, they pale in comparison. They are designed simply to be used outside and we find they often aren’t as big, are slow to absorb water or, quite frankly, aren’t very good at keeping water out.

“FloodSax have always been what we would call a 360 degree product in that it does so much both inside and out.

“Businesses both small and big – including major supermarkets, hospitals and countless public buildings – use them to soak up leaks inside, preventing colossal damage in the wake of escapes of water from burst pipes, faulty appliances or torrential rain pouring in through leaky windows or flat roofs.

“People also love them for their own homes as they provide complete peace of mind that they are always prepared if a flood ever happens – be that an escape of water inside or water flooding towards their property from the outside. FloodSax are designed to deal with both.”

Lucy added: “Don’t forget that local authorities have absolutely no responsibility to provide sandbags or any other kind of flood protection to homes and businesses. It’s all down to individual responsibility but, unfortunately, we are often called on to provide FloodSax after someone has been flooded so they are prepared for the next time.

“Sadly, by then they have already suffered the trauma, misery and terrible expense of dealing with a major flood and the tens of thousands of pounds damage it can so quickly cause, not to mention all the hassle of dealing with insurance companies, loss adjusters and then trying to find reputable and trusty tradespeople to repair the damage.

“It often means people who have been flooded are forced out of their homes for many months, often over a year.

“A lot of this can be avoided simply by having 20 FloodSax which come in handy packs of five so they are very space-saving to store. But do yourself a favour and make sure it’s FloodSax you’re buying.”

FloodSax retail for around £140 for a box of 20 and to find your nearest stockiest go to https://www.floodsax.co.uk/buy/uk-suppliers