Pet Supplies · Head-to-head
Whisker Litter-Robot LitterTrap Mat vs PetFusion ToughGrip 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 ToughGrip 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
- Tough EVA foam holds up to cats that dig and scratch at the surface
- 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
- Front notch is shaped around a Litter-Robot base, which looks odd next to a standard box
PetFusion ToughGrip Cat Litter Mat
Buy itA heavy silicone slab that catches less than a two layer mat and cleans faster than anything else here.
- Easiest cleanup of the group: shake, vacuum, wipe or rinse, with no layers to separate
- Raised outer lip and sealed silicone contain liquid from leaks and misses
- Heavy enough to stay put on tile and hard floors without a separate grip pad
- Single layer, so trapped litter sits on the surface where a cat can kick it off again
- Heavy to lift and move, and the smooth silicone shows dust and hair
Side by side
| Whisker Litter-Robot LitterTrap Mat | PetFusion ToughGrip 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 one minute 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 |
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 PetFusion ToughGrip 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).