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Keeping litter from travelling through the flat
Published 12 November 2026 · Updated 12 November 2026 · Xavier Hure
Grains follow the paws into the hall. A mat in front of the exit, long enough for both front paws, catches a good share. Open or closed is chosen in the other guide. For a large cat, the box size matters as much as the mat.
Long enough
The cat puts both front paws on the mat before reaching the floor.
In the evening
Shake the mat over the bin, then put it back in front of the door.
Comparison
Litter mat Catit grey 60 × 90 cm
The 60 × 90 cm Catit mat covers the step in front of a large box.
Best for. A wide exit
Strengths
- 60 × 90 cm
- By the door
- Large box
Litter mat lionto grey 76 × 61 cm
The lionto honeycomb mat, 76 × 61 cm, holds grains in the cells.
Best for. A honeycomb mat
Strengths
- 76 × 61 cm
- Cells
- Grey
Litter mat Amazon Basics grey 61 × 38 cm double
The double-layer Amazon Basics, 61 × 38 cm, is enough in front of a small door.
Best for. A shorter size
Strengths
- 61 × 38 cm
- Double layer
- Small door
Litter box IRIS USA black
The high-sided IRIS limits scatter even before the mat.
Best for. Higher sides
Strengths
- High sides
- Large size
- Less scatter
| Comparison | Size | Capacity | Care | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litter mat Catit grey 60 × 90 cm | 60 × 90 × 0.4 cm | — | — | Large box |
| Litter mat lionto grey 76 × 61 cm | 76 × 61 × 1.3 cm | 6 L | — | Hall |
| Litter mat Amazon Basics grey 61 × 38 cm double | 60.96 × 38.1 × 1.19 cm | — | plastic | Studio |
| Litter box IRIS USA black | 48.3 × 38.1 × 29.8 cm | — | PRIVATE - This open air cat litter tray offers privacy for your cat with tall walls that form the scatter shield, offering the privacy of a hooded cat litter box with the easy access and cleaning of an open air kitty litter pan | A cat that digs hard |
For your cat’s health, talk with your veterinarian.
Common questions
Can the mat be washed?
Shake it first. Washing follows what the sheet says for that model.
Is a closed box enough on its own?
It already holds some grains. The mat finishes the walk to the living room.
Which guide for the box size?
“A litter box for a large cat”, then “Closed or open”.