Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop Clumping Litter
Best Scented/Baking Soda FormulaGorilla Grip Cat Litter Trapping Mat
Best Litter Mat (Accessory)Price
$15-$28
$20-$35
Summary
Baking soda formula tackles odors aggressively and comes in a convenient cardboard box that's easier to pour and store than most competitors. A solid mid-range pick.
The best mat for catching scattered litter before it spreads across your floors. Coil design traps fine granules better than flat or ribbed alternatives, and it's comfortable underfoot for cats.
Pros
- Cardboard box with plastic handle is easier to pour and store than bags
- Baking soda formula provides strong scent neutralization
- Widely available in grocery and big-box stores
- Competitive price point for clay litter
- Coil design traps fine-grain litter better than ribbed or flat mats
- Soft enough that cats don't avoid stepping on it
- Works with all litter types including clay and corn
- Easy to shake out or vacuum clean
Cons
- Clumps are softer and more prone to breaking than Dr. Elsey's Ultra
- Scented formula may irritate sensitive cats or owners
- Higher dust output compared to Dr. Elsey's and World's Best in testing
- Not ideal for sticky messes like vomit — silicone mats clean easier for that
- Coils can be harder to deep-clean than flat mats
- Doesn't eliminate tracking entirely, just reduces it
Our take
Arm & Hammer Super Scoop is the practical everyday choice — it's widely available, affordable, and the box design alone makes it less of a chore to deal with. Clumps aren't as rock-solid as Dr. Elsey's, but for most single-cat homes it's more than enough.
No litter is perfect at staying in the box — the Gorilla Grip mat is the cheapest, most effective fix for tracking. Buy it alongside whatever litter you choose.
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