Pet Supplies · Head-to-head
Whisker Litter-Robot LitterTrap Mat vs Gorilla Grip Silicone Cat Litter Mat
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Cat Litter Mats: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The LitterTrap Mat wins because a perforated top over a sealed base takes litter out of circulation instead of parking it where a cat can kick it off, and the two layers pull apart for a fast cleanout. The Gorilla Grip is the pick when liquids, cleaning speed or a fussy cat make a heavy sealed silicone mat the more practical answer.
Whisker Litter-Robot LitterTrap Mat
Buy itA two layer foam mat that swallows litter like a sieve and opens like a book when it is time to dump it.
- Two separable layers, so emptying means lifting the mesh and pouring rather than fighting a vacuum
- Urine repellent film under the foam protects the floor from misses and leaks
- EVA foam mesh top over a polyester middle layer
- Costs well above the commodity mats it competes with
- A real soaking (not a splash) can wick into the bottom pad along the edge seams
- Custom-designed to fit a Litter-Robot base, so it may look odd next to a standard box
Gorilla Grip Silicone Cat Litter Mat
Buy itA sealed silicone mat that catches less than a two layer mat and cleans faster than anything else here.
- Easiest cleanup of the group: fold it to pour litter back in the box, shake, wipe or wash with mild soap, with no layers to separate
- 100% silicone with a 0.2 inch raised edge, and the maker says third party testing found it waterproof and stain resistant
- Grippy silicone backing to stop it shifting, in three sizes up to 35 x 23 inches
- Single layer with a smooth top, so trapped litter sits on the surface where a cat can kick it off again
- The 0.2 inch lip holds a spill, not a flood, and smooth silicone shows dust and hair
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Whisker Litter-Robot LitterTrap Mat Our pick | Gorilla Grip Silicone Cat Litter Mat | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Multi cat homes and heavy trackers who want the maximum litter captured per trip and a quick cleanout. | Owners who clean often, deal with leaky boxes, or use pellet and crystal litter that a honeycomb mat handles poorly. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Trapping design | Two layer EVA foam mesh over repellent film | Single layer silicone with a 0.2 inch raised edge |
| Litter captured per trip | High | Moderate |
| Emptying the mat | Lift the mesh layer and pour | Fold and pour, shake, wipe or wash |
| Liquid protection | Urine repellent film, edge seams can wick | Waterproof silicone with a low raised edge |
| Paw feel | Soft foam mesh | Soft smooth silicone |
| Stays put on hard floors | Good | Good (grip backing) |
| Best litter match | Fine clumping clay | Pellets, crystals and leak prone boxes |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Whisker Litter-Robot LitterTrap Mat if
multi cat homes and heavy trackers who want the maximum litter captured per trip and a quick cleanout.
Know before buying: costs well above the commodity mats it competes with.
Pick the Gorilla Grip Silicone Cat Litter Mat if
owners who clean often, deal with leaky boxes, or use pellet and crystal litter that a honeycomb mat handles poorly.
Know before buying: single layer with a smooth top, so trapped litter sits on the surface where a cat can kick it off again.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Whisker Litter-Robot LitterTrap Mat - A two layer foam mat that swallows litter like a sieve and opens like a book when it is time to dump it. Choose the Gorilla Grip Silicone Cat Litter Mat instead if owners who clean often, deal with leaky boxes, or use pellet and crystal litter that a honeycomb mat handles poorly.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Cat Litter Mats: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).