A little bit of flour can absorb the liquid and make the spill much easier to contain.
There is probably some flour in your kitchen, whether you cook much or not.
Jacob Harper atWonderHowTosuggests reaching for the flour instead of the paper towels next time you have a major spill.
If you’re in the heat of the moment, flour can also keep the spill from spreading.
Clean Up Liquid Spills More Easily with Flour| WonderHowTo