When Off-the-Shelf Solutions Fall Short: Why Custom Oil Sheen Control Matters

Have you ever known someone who’s gone through a knee replacement that didn’t work out the first time?

I do. A close friend of mine endured this exact struggle — and not just once, but three times. Her first two surgeries used off-the-shelf implants that didn’t quite fit the unique shape and structure of her bones. Because of that poor fit, her surgeons had to make compromises — stretching or tightening soft tissues, trying to make the implant “good enough.” But as with many compromises, it wasn’t good enough. Her discomfort persisted, and stability never came.

Finally, on her third attempt, they did something different: a fully customized knee implant, made specifically for her size, her shape, and her anatomy. This implant fit like a glove and gave her the freedom and confidence she had been seeking for years. No more workarounds. No more frustration. Just results that lasted.

When I hear stories from our customers about their battles with oil sheen on water, I think of my friend’s journey.

Time and again, facility managers and environmental professionals tell us that they’ve been relying on “off-the-shelf” sorbent booms and pillows that don’t quite fit their needs. These products sink when it rains, leak oil back into the water upon removal, and require constant replacement. Worse yet, using them often means making compromises — spending extra time and money to get something to “kind of” work, but never with lasting results.

That’s why we created SheenGuard.

SheenGuard is not another standard sorbent boom or pillow. It’s a purpose-built solution, custom-engineered for oil sheen control on water. SheenGuard pillows are designed to float, stay in place, and begin working the moment they touch the water’s surface — absorbing all traces of oil and sheen without leaking back into the water when removed.

And here’s the best part: they last. In fact, our customers tell us they can leave their SheenGuard systems in place for up to six months without replacing them. No more constant monitoring and swapping out products. No more scrambling after every rainstorm. No more oil sheen slipping through the cracks.

Just simple, reliable, long-term protection.

Think about the time, money, and energy you could save by putting SheenGuard to work in your facility. Instead of making do with products that require constant attention and compromise, you can deploy a solution that works for you — allowing you and your team to focus on other priorities while protecting the pristine waterways around you.

If you’re tired of wasting resources and making compromises that don’t deliver, it’s time for something better.

Let’s talk. Call us at (203) 885-2019 and we’ll help you find a fast-acting, long-lasting, time-saving solution for controlling oil sheen that will save you money and hassle for years to come.

We’re here to help — and ready to get you a solution that truly fits.