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The best cat mats to reduce tracking

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Tracking makes your home dirty and is difficult to clean up. With a cat mat, you can prevent litter residues around your home. Simply place a mat outside of your cat’s litter box and vacuum it up to keep your floors clean with minimal work.

Sensitive cat paws can get litter stuck in them. This is uncomfortable and unhealthy for your cat. With a soft trapping mat, your kitty can get the unpleasant litter off its feet so it can be comfy again. Let’s take a look at our top picks.

Gorilla Grip Durable Cat Litter Mat

Most Durable

The Gorilla Grip Durable Cat Litter Mat is a durable solution that is specially designed to capture litter with advanced technology and superior mesh design. The tough construction and high-quality materials make it a wise investment. You will save so much time not sweeping around the litter box anymore.

Pieviev Cat Litter Mat

Easiest to Clean

If you are looking for a low-maintenance solution that is easy to clean, the Pieviev Cat Litter Mat is the product you want. The anti-tracking EZ open edge design has a double layer honeycomb pattern that gathers the litter. You just need to pick it up and dump the collected sand back inside the litter box. For deep cleaning, vacuum it once a week.

UPSKY Double Large Cat Litter Mat

Most Versatile

With two pieces, the UPSKY Double Large Cat Litter Mat is versatile and prevents tracking around your home. The pattern on this item grabs a large amount of litter to keep it out of your cat’s paws or your floors. Use the mat that best fits the shape of your litter box, join both mats together, or place them strategically depending on your cat’s preferences. They also work as a resting pad that is soft and comfortable for your cat to enjoy scratching and playing around the home. Its durable and nonslip design make it the long-lasting way to keep your home clean.

Cat mats are the easy-to-clean answer to tracking. With the items on our list, you can prevent discomfort in your cat’s paws while keeping clean floors. Simply shake, vacuum, or wash the mats for your home to stay fresh and clean.

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