I always have my mop and towels around to wipe anything up. I brew in an unfinished baesment with a drain near where I brew so its not big deal if I spill things...after lots of practice...i'm pretty good about not spilling things...I have a tub I set the cofi filter into when I pull it out...another bucket I set my chiller in when I pull out...helps to keep things from getting messy...my first batch was a complete mess
I'll start using a bigger tub that what I've been using to put my bag in and maybe that will help. I have a sink right next to where I brew so that helps. Finally got a hook installed to use the winch so that helps. Thanks for the input.