Ottomanson Multipurpose All Season Boot Tray Mat, Great as Pet Food Mat, Dog Cat Bowl Mat or Kitty Litter Mat, 15″ x 30″ Raised Edge 1.2″, Black (Pack of 1)

Surprisingly Sturdy and Looks Real
Sorry it’s a bit long but I had to give a little background on why I focused on the features I did during the review.I’m paralyzed on my right side and my left is weak so it’s a little tough for me to clean some of these types of things when there’s pee splashing around for me to dump as I pick it up 1 handed. The tray itself is sturdy but long enough to be a bit awkward and twisty when lifting it 1 handed and shallow enough I could see the issues on the horizon having to empty the pee from it. I’m guessing even 2 handed this might still be an issue for some. I took the liberty of creating a solution.I took a regular potty pad and folded the sides under and placed it under the mat to eliminate that problem. I highly recommend doing that. It makes it so much easier and faster to clean. Plus it gives you the option of the 2nd thing I did to modify it. Make it a connected 1 piece unit with moveable parts. I’m sure I’m not the only one facing these little reasons and thought I’d share the quick fix. Here’s the how and why…My grandma’s little terrier i just inherited has anxiety issues bad from being bounced from home to home. When she gets stressed she digs like a maniac and anything remotely close to tissue or loose pillowcases is shredded by her nails which is why the regular potty pads weren’t an option anymore. Problem became that the grass mat sits loose so first dig she pulled it out of the tray. I took a lighter and a skewer… Heated the plastic tray in 4 tiny spots on the side walls and while it was warm i pushed the skewer through then took little black zip ties and looped them through 2 drainage holes on both ends of the grass and semi loosely through the holes i made on the tray to secure it in place enough to not be thrown but loose enough to be able to easily change the pad under the grass and wash the grass and tray. It also meant by leaning the tray against a wall grass side down it was able to hang and air dry without having to find somewhere to drape a dripping heavy mat because now it functions and moves like a single piece. Bonus!!!I was waiting for this mat to get destroyed the first night and to my surprise after her first attempt to tunnel through it for 15 minutes straight there were maybe 3 or 4 single strands on the carpet. I am blown away that it survived what the canvas pillowcase covered pillows couldn’t.It showed up without creases and folds like some others have said and only enough of a plastic rubbery smell that a new plastic storage tote has. And after it had aired out overnight the little bit of rubber smell from the tray had dissipated too.I’m REALLY impressed by it. I do think they should consider making a nicer looking built in version of my modification or add some clips on the corners to hold the mat in place but the little black zip ties match the tray so they’re hardly noticeable when tucked underneath until I can get someone to clip the excess off. It took her all of 30 seconds to be comfy sitting on it too. The other little dog is still a bit skeptical, but warming up to it slowly.All in all… Good product. I’d actually recommend it to other pet owners and our family is a hard sell of pet items since my sister is a vet tech and trains service animals as well as shelters rescue animals with major trauma issues. We’re all pretty impressed. Wish it actually smelled like grass cuz it certainly looks like it.

Sturdy!
I’m using this under an outside plant stand on my front porch to keep water off wood planks. It is perfect!! Very well made, sturdy

Great shoe holder
I used this at my back door to keep dirty shoes on. It was very helpful with keeping dirt and water off the floor. Highly recommend. You can fit about 4 pairs of shoes on it.

Perfect boot mat!
We have a place in our den where we come in from outside with dirty boots and shoes and were searching for a way to take them off and place them somewhere, where they wouldn’t get carpet dirty. This mat serves that purpose perfectly! It has raised sides, so even if you have melting snow on your boots, it will be contained. Plus, the price is right, for sure. We’re delighted with this mat.