Easyology Jumbo Cat Litter Mat Review: What You Need to Know

Last Updated: 1 month ago

We know how important it is to keep the litter box area clean.

Gritty, gross litter that gets tracked all over the house is something no one likes stepping on, right?

Let’s be honest here: litter boxes are probably the only downside to owning a cat (or being owned by one, as the case usually is).

Everything about them is just gross, from the gritty litter to the stinky odors that emanate from them!

While we can’t get rid of them entirely, we can at least make sure that bits of litter don’t make their way all over our house. That’s where a litter mat comes in!

Features of The Easyology Jumbo Cat Litter Mat

The Easyology jumbo cat litter mat looks like a carpet, but it’s actually much more than that.

If it were as simple as just buying a carpet and popping it under your litter box, you wouldn’t be looking for a litter mat.

• At 47” x 36”, it’s the largest cat litter mat available on Amazon and is actually big enough for two boxes.
• Gentle on your cat’s feet, yet still effective at trapping litter.
• It’s phthalate-free (don’t ask me how to say that word), meaning it’s safe and non-toxic for your cat and your family. 
• The extra-thick material keeps it from tearing.
• The patented groove design traps up to 37% more litter than other mats, according to their own claims.
• The natural rubber backing keeps it from sliding all over the place.
• It comes with a 100% satisfaction money-back guarantee.
• While these are all great features, some are more important than others to me.

When we choose a litter box mat, we need something that’s easy to clean, big enough for my two boxes, and, most importantly, safe!

Pros

1. Easy to Clean

The Easyology Jumbo Cat Litter Mat is, for the most part, very easy to clean for most cat parents with cats who don’t miss the box.

Basically, if you’re just trying to clean up the excess litter that comes out of the box with your cat, you have three options:

• Take it outside and shake it off.
• Vacuum it right where it lies.
• Take it outside and hose it off.
• Any of these cleaning methods will work very well at removing the stray litter.

For those who live in apartments and don’t really want to drag a stinky mat through their building, we suggest putting it in a garbage bag to take it outside.

2. It Really is Huge

We have three cats (we used to have five but lost two last year due to age) and typically have two boxes going.

We really don’t like the idea of spending $30+ each on multiple mats, so the fact that this one can actually fit under two boxes is a huge plus.

It’s also big enough that there is enough “lead room” for your cat to really get that extra litter off their paws as they’re leaving the box.

3. Safe for the Whole Family

This is probably one of the most important pros! As mentioned above, the mat is phthalate-free. It’s also BPA-free. 

Both of these things mean that it’s non-toxic for your cat and your family.

Considering that your cat often licks their paws to bathe, I don’t want anything toxic touching those toes!

Cons

1. The Style May Not Appeal to All

Honestly, we don’t really care if it’s pretty. We’ve used plain old, ugly puppy pads before, so style isn’t an issue.

Aside from that, our litter boxes are out of sight most of the time in my laundry room.

For those who do care about style, though, these mats aren’t exactly cute. They’re not ugly, either, but they don’t scream “adorable home decor.”

2. It’s Not Waterproof

It’s “water-resistant,” not water-proof.

Unfortunately, this means it doesn’t really do a good job of absorbing urine from complete misses.

While my current cats are pretty good at keeping their pee in the box, we had an elderly cat that missed the box entirely, peeing totally outside of it.

To protect your floor from accidents, one remedy would be to put puppy pads under the mat.

Since it’s water-resistant, it will catch minor mishaps pretty well.

3. Your Cat May Be Afraid of It

This isn’t really a flaw in the design or the mat itself, but it’s still an issue.

No one wants to pay $30+ for a litter mat only to find that their cats won’t go anywhere near it.

If you have a particularly skitzy cat, we suggest using a cheap piece of carpet first to ensure that your kitty will walk on it.

If they pass the cheap test, then move on to the Easyology Cat Litter Mat.

How Does It Compare With Other Easyology Models?

While the jumbo mat is our top choice, Easyology does offer two other litter box mat options.

Let’s take a look and see how they compare.

Easyology XL Litter Mat

If you don’t need a mat large enough to fit two boxes or don’t really have space for a nearly 4″ by 3″ mat, this is a good alternative.

• The Easyology XL Super Size mat is 35 x 23, so it’s not exactly tiny.
• Length-wise, it’s only about an inch shorter than the jumbo.
• It’s about half the width, though, making it ideal for skinnier spaces.
• It comes in a few more colors than the jumbo mat.

This is a great option for those who love the Easyology jumbo mat but don’t really have the space. Other than size and color, it’s got the same exact features as the jumbo mat.

Easyology Jumbo Corner Cat Litter Mat

As the name implies, the Easyology jumbo corner cat litter mat fits into a corner of your room.

Differences include:

• Fits both corner and regular litter boxes.
• Smaller size: each edge of the design is 30″ long.
• It only comes in two colors.

Again, the basic features of this litter mat are the same as the two above. However, its size and shape make it a good option for those with very little space.

Final Word

I’d recommend any of the Easyology litter mats. Which one to choose depends on where you live. 

If you have two boxes close together or just want to cover a wider area around your box, go with the Easyology jumbo cat litter mat.

If you have two boxes that aren’t close together, I’d get two of the XL (which would be about the same price as one jumbo).

For a single box, go with the XL. If you’re super tight on space, go with the corner mat.

Last update on 2024-04-12 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API