There’s no need to waste time and water power-washing your deck or patio to remove grease and stains from the barbecue when you can simply buy a grill mat to place underneath. Like placemats for the table, grill mats are a no-brainer for preventing messes before they happen. Plus, they clean up easily and they’re relatively inexpensive. You can get a high-quality mat for a medium-sized grill for about $40 or less, and even the largest, most deluxe grill mats will set you back at less than $100. Here are our top recommendations for the best grill mats underneath your grill.
Key Specs
- Dimensions: 65 x 36 inches
- Weight: 7.7 pounds
- Material: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
This heavy-duty grill mat from Cuisinart may be a little more expensive than other similarly sized options, but you get what you pay for in terms of quality. It’s an excellent choice all around and gets high marks from customers, with an impressive average 4.8 out of 5 stars from more than 5,900 buyers, several of whom say that it’s well-made and worth the price. The thick and durable PVC mat weighs more than 10 pounds and has nonslip treads to keep grills in place.
Key Specs
- Dimensions: 50 x 29 inches
- Weight: N/A
- Material: Recycled fiber
If you’re looking for an inexpensive grill mat—with a bonus of being machine-washable—this one will get the job done for about $15 at the time of this writing. It’s also eco-friendly, made of 50 percent recycled fibers with three layers that offer protection against grease stains and spills.
There’s an absorbent material on top, a waterproof middle layer, and a backing that prevents the mat from sticking to your deck. If it does get dirty, you can hose it down for quick clean-ups and it air-dries quickly.
