You have a mess by the grill to tackle. Get out the brush. Get out the mop and broom and deck and patio cleaning solution. If the deck was stained, there may even need to be some sanding and re-staining involved. A lot of work to go through over spilled grease. And then when you’re done, get yourself a grill mat so you don’t have to do all this again next year. Grill mats will save you an abundance of time and effort, and restore your joy of grilling so you can focus on the barbecue. Here are a few we think are worth your trust.
Long lasting
This mat will protect decks and patios from even the larger, multi-faceted grills and smokers out there. It’s made of 100 percent non-slip PVC and is thick so it anchors nicely underneath and around your grill. It also can handle all types of weather, from the snow and ice of New England to the scorching heat of midsummer Phoenix, so you can just leave it where you place it all year long.
Super heat resistant
Want more coverage and protection? This GrillTex model is wider and longer than most mats on the market. It’s made of synthetic 100 percent recycled rubber that the manufacturer touts is heat resistant up to 500 degrees. The mats are treated with an antimicrobial and fungistatic agent that protects it from microorganisms, extending its longevity. Shield your deck, patio, garage floor and other surfaces from drips or spills.
Big, bigger, biggest
Huigu’s mat is different from its competitors on several fronts, including that it can be cut to fit your particular grill. Unlike its rubber and PVC counterparts, this pad does actually absorb the spills, splatters and drippings, eliminating the risk of runoff. Your deck or patio surface remains protected however by the waterproof layer that lies within the durable polyester fiber. Like its counterparts, it cleans easily via hose, hand-wash or power-wash.
Textured design
Originally designed for garage protection, Resilia’s heavy duty PVC mats are strong enough to withstand automobiles parking on or rolling over them. Made from recycled vinyl that is phthalate, BPA, and DINP free, these thick mats will keep water, oil, grease and sparks from damaging patios and decks. They’re flame retardant, too, reducing the risk of cinders burning through and damaging what’s underneath. The textured patterns also make cleaning them a breeze.
It can take the heat
This Resilia Under Grill Mat offers the same desirable attributes of its round shaped counterpart, only in a rectangular 3-by-4-foot layout. This mat can handle hot grease and the corrosive chemicals produced by all types of cooking waste. It’s slip resistant – for you and the grill. It’s made from thick PVC and built to last. And it is flame resistant, protecting what is underneath it from unseen droppings and drippings. Made with recycled vinyl by a family-owned, environmentally-conscious company.
