PIG Dryer-Safe Reusable Water Absorbent Sock - 4 Pack - 3" x 38" - Absorbs Up to 34 oz per Sock - Beige - PM50676

Very functional and convenient They absorb a tremendous amount of water Washable and reusable

Very absorbent

I like this product! It is cleaner that the other kind of pings! Not sure why they call them that but…..absorbing sock. They dry nicely? I spin mine out in the washer. Then hang to dry. I use them in my enclosed porch. The door leaks when it rains hard . Would buy again. Works great!

I previously purchased another brand which was highly rated at the time but since discontinued, probably because it was total garbage. I don't know why PIG is so expensive, but it works much better than the other brand which cost almost as much. PIG is not an ideal solution, but sometimes you need something quick and simple, and PIG comes thru. It seems to work best with water that is slowly trickling/dribbling rather than bursts of water at a time, because the outer fabric seems to be a tiny bit repellent before it starts absorbing. Overall, it does the trick and I would buy again.

My apartment's basement leaks when it rains and hasn't been properly addressed by management. Subsequently, a number of boxed items were ruined by the little "river" running across the floor to the drain. After my siblings suggested absorbent "socks", I set the 4 socks up (overlapped at their ends) to capture any future leaks that come in, and they appear to have worked. Additionally, when my hot water tank leaked as it was being drained for removing, I quickly stemmed the "tide" with one of these socks, and it worked. The water didn't get through the sock to do any damage. These are a great band-aid for this kind of issue. They are washable (although I haven't yet needed to), which is a plus, and a good length. I imagine they could also be used to direct water where you want it to go (e.g. to a drain) by lining them up on both sides to make a channel, but keep the water from exiting the sides of the channel. Pricey, but worth it to control leak problems.

I've had the original Pigs with the blue fabric covering. I like the fabric on these better. The greay color blend better with the surroundings. The fabric seems to be more durable than the original blue set I tried. I'm hoping they will last longer as a result. The new Pigs feels like there may not have as much absorbent filler, but not enough to make a big difference. I would buy these again!

With yet another big rainstorm here in NJ, I was able to put these PIG socks to the test immediately. During the past winter, we have had a series of big rain events. The subsoil hasn't had a chance to dry out between storms, and I've been getting small seepage puddles along two walls in my basement. The socks did absorb some water, but I suspect it was much less than the claimed capacity. I had plenty of "free" water that did not get absorbed and had to be mopped up. So while the socks DID work to some extent, I'm not sure if my $60+ was well-spent.

Perfect for sopping up windblown water at bottoms of doors