How To Decide Which Is The Best Cat Litter Mat

The best cat litter mat stops cat litter from spreading everywhere, as the cat leaves the litterbox. When the cat leaves the litter box, litter sticks to the paws. The litter is then tracked on the paws through the house. A cat litter mat prevents litter tracking from happening. The best cat litter mat will trap the litter right there and then before it can be tracked anywhere.

A cat litter mat is just like the doormat at the front of your home. The doormat stops debris from the outdoors coming in to your home.

Some doormats for the front of our homes, work better than others, it’s just the same with cat litter mats.

Eight Different Cat Litter Mats That Work
1. Pieviev Cat Litter Mat – Weight 1.14lbs. Super lightweight, easy to use. Double layer mat.
2. Gorilla Grip Cat Litter Mat – Weight 2.1lbs. Single layer mat.
3. Polarduck Cat Litter Mat – Weight 1.3lbs. Double layer mat.
4. Pawkin Cat Litter Mat – Weight 2.4lbs. Single layer mat.
5. Wepet Cat Litter Mat – Weight – 2.07 lbs. Good choice of different sizes and colors. Double layer mat.
6. MIGHTY MONKEY Cat Litter Mat – Weight 2.2lbs. Single layer mat.
7. Petfusion Tough Cat Litter Mat – Weight 2.6 lbs. Single layer mat.
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9. Cat Litter Mats – What You Need To Know!

Some litter mats work much better than others at stopping litter. We have described the cat litter mats that work well, below.

1. Pieviev Cat Litter Mat

The design of this litter mat is often referred to as a litter trapper because it traps the litter between the two layers of the mat. The litter from the cat’s paws falls through the top layer, which is a honeycomb design, to the bottom layer effectively trapping the litter.

Cleaning this cat litter mat is easy, as it is just a matter of lifting the mat as indicated in the diagram and dropping the trapped litter back into the litter tray.

The bottom layer of the cat litter mat is water resistant and non slip. There is no need to empty the litter mat every day. The litter mat is Phthalate free.

If your litter mat arrives with a few creases from shipping, there are two things you can do.

Place something weighted on the creased areas and leave until the material returns to its normal shape.

Secondly heat, with a hair dryer and gently fold in the opposite direction.

Specifications Of The Pieviev Cat Litter Mat

This litter mat mat measures 30.1 x 0.39 x 24 inches. The colors choices for the litter mat are gray, brown or black. There is a smaller size litter mat, which is 25 x15 inches. The litter mat weighs 1.14 lbs and is made from soft and durable EVA. The holes in the honeycomb design of the mat are 10mm diameter.

2. Gorilla Grip Premium Cat Litter Mat

This is a single layer cat litter mat.

This mat is made from PVC plastic. It is Phthalates and BPA free with a non slip backing.

Some people have mentioned that the litter mat has a strong plastic smell, whereas others have not noticed any smell.

If your litter mat does arrive with a strong smell, a suggestion would be to leave it outside or in a place where it will get fresh air for approximately 24 hours.

This litter mat is not totally leak proof although it will withstand a small amount of liquid.

If you think the cat may pee on the mat it would be advisable to put the puppy training liners underneath to protect the floor surface. A tiled floor, slate or concrete is easier to clean leakages.

The cat litter is trapped in the thick coils and grooves.

This litter mat is easy to clean, shake it out, vacuum or hose and wash with soap and water and let dry. Shake the litter back into the litter tray or outside.

The litter mat is soft and has a thick and padded feel, good for sensitive paws. The mat has a slip resistant backing and is a durable tough product, made to be long lasting.

This mat has a great color and size and shape selection including rectangular, half circle and corner.

Specifications Of The Gorilla Grip Premium Cat Litter Mat

This litter mat measures 23 by 35 inches. Click here to see the more shape and size selections of this cat litter mat.

3. Polarduck Cat Litter Mat

This cat litter mat is another litter trapper or double layer design. The litter falls through the holes and is then trapped by the layer underneath. A clever design to catch litter stuck on paws.

Then it is time to clean the litter mat, it is just a case of vacuuming the litter mat or tipping and pouring the litter back into the box when you are ready. If you have a small handheld vac the job is even faster.

If there are any folds in the mat when you receive it, try this method to remove any folds – Place something heavy on top of the mat or use a hair dryer on a low setting and fold the mat back in the opposite direction.

Specifications Of The Polarduck Cat Litter Mat

There are two different sizes of this cat litter mat – 20 x 16 inch and 32 x 25 inch. The mat is available in gray or black.

It is made from EVA. EVA is a plastic derivative not rubber. The size of the holes in the honeycomb top layer can be seen in the image below.

Related: Six Practical Solutions To Stop Cat Litter Going Everywhere!

4. Pawkin Cat Litter Mat

This is a single layer mat. The Litter Lock mesh is a feature and designed to keep litter off the floor, until you are ready to vacuum the mat or ready to pick the mat up and give it a shake.

I don’t know about you but I tend to do both of these things, whichever is more convenient at the time.

This litter mat is made to last and there is a 100% money back guarantee.

The litter does get stuck in the mat. This is of course, the aim of the mat, to trap the litter. Does this also mean that the litter is hard to remove from the mat? It can be. Proven ways to remove the litter from the mat are to use a vacuum, take the mat outside and hit the mat against the wall and for very stubborn stuck pieces of litter, break up by giving it a smash and then tip out or vacuum.

5. WePet Cat Litter Mat

The We Pet cat litter mat is made is made from premium EVA. EVA is a combination of ethylene and vinyl acetate. The result is a soft rubber like material. The WePet litter mat is Phthalate free, non toxic and water resistant. This is a double layer mat, where the litter is trapped inside.

This is a large cat litter mat as can be seen in the image, measuring 45 x 35 x 0.5 inches. This large size can actually be placed in front of three litter boxes. This is a great solution for a multiple cat family. Other sizes are listed in the Specifications (below).

The litter mat has a leather edging which gives that mat a clean finish and it opens at both short ends to make it easy for emptying.

A good cat litter mat males cleaning up so much easier.

6. MIGHTY MONKEY Premium Cat Litter Mat

This is a single layer cat litter mat. The Mighty Monkey litter mat comes in two sizes Large (24″ x 17″) and Extra Large (35″ x 23″) and has many color choices. So confident are the manufacturers of this cat litter mat, that it as a 10 year no hassle guarantee.

The mat has a slip resistance backing, but be aware, it does need to be placed on a dry floor for that to be effective.

The litter mat is a mesh design with deep grooves and thick coils, 1/3 inch thick. To clean, pick up the mat and shake or vacuum or rinse with soap and water.

7. PetFusion ToughGrip Cat Litter Mat

This is a single layer litter mat. This mat has a clever design, the litter gets trapped in the grooves. There is a slightly raised lip on the edge, which is not quite visible in the image. The lip stops the litter from going any further.

The litter mat is made from silicone, so super easy to wash, using a broom or vacuum or sponge as needed.

The litter mat has a side spout which allows for easy pouring. The mat is lifted and slightly folded and then poured at the lip.

This litter mat may be too heavy for some but others liked this aspect as the mat remained in place. Another benefit of the heavier weight is that it lies flat immediately.

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Cat Litter Mats – What You need To Know

Ask yourself these questions before buying a cat litter mat.

Is the cat litter mat easy to pick up? This is important because a cat litter mat is lifted frequently.

The litter mat should have a soft surface and not be rough on paws.

Cats will have to walk on the litter mat if using a covered litter tray and that is because there is only one way out of the box, so the cat will have to walk over the mat.

A large litter mat is good if you have the space but maybe not so good if you need to carry it a fair distance to wash. Check the weight of the mat to ensure that is is suitable for you.

The litter mat needs to be easy to wash.

Some litter mats can have a strong smell, although this usually dissipates with time but something to be aware of is if this could be a potential issue for the cat and the household.

What material do your prefer for the mat? EVA or Rubber Or Silicone?

Measure the area where the litter mat will be placed, to make sure there is enough space for the mat. Some brands make different shaped mats for a corner or a half moon shape.

Decide if one of the shaped mats would be a better fit than the normal rectangular shape.

Related: Read the two awesome hints for vacuuming cat litter in this article – simple but good ideas.

Do I Really Need A Cat Litter Mat?

If you have a litter box indoors, a cat litter mat is essential and will save you a lot of time cleaning excess litter from around the box.

The main purpose of a litter mat is to

• trap any excess litter on the cat’s paws as the cat leaves the cat litter box
  
• help contain any litter that is kicked up by the cat when exiting the tray or box

Keeping kitty litter under control is an ongoing job. Take your finger off the pulse and litter could literally take over.