Top 5 Griddle Mats For Superior Griddle Surface Protection
Protect your griddle from pests, insects, dust, dirt, dust, grime and more with the market’s leading griddle mats!
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Do you know the number one reason why griddle owners throw out their griddle is due to rust? Are you tired of constantly battling rust, dust, dirt and grime or even rodents accumulating on your grill’s surface?
Fret not, because luckily, there’s a solution for this problem: griddle mats! These nifty mats offer a simple yet effective way to protect your griddle from rust, pests, bugs, and any unwanted gunk that collects on its surface, giving you peace of mind.
But with a plethora of griddle mats on the market, how do you choose the right one to safeguard your griddle? Our team of experts put the market’s leading griddle mats to the test, so you can invest your hard-earned dollars wisely.
Ready to elevate your grilling game with a hygienic griddle that’s always prepared for your next epic cooking session? Read on as we reveal our top picks for griddle mats and get ready to fire up that grill!
Editor Rating
9.9
Overall Ranking
A +
Griddle Buddy is our #1 choice when it comes to superior protection for your griddle. The brand dubs its product the Ultimate Griddle Companion and for good reason. Designed with innovation and practicality in mind, Griddle Buddy is a multi-purpose solution that offers unbeatable protection for your griddle. From creepy crawlers to stubborn dirt and dust, the Griddle Buddy acts as a reliable barrier, with around the clock, end-to-end protection sealing your entire griddle surface, all while preventing moisture and oxygen penetration. Bye-bye rust!
In fact, Griddle Buddy is tested and scientifically proven to reduce bacteria on your griddle’s surface with antimicrobial silicone, so you can rest assured that your cooking surface stays hygienic and is always ready for your next cook. And if you struggle with a humid climate tampering with the integrity of your griddle, the Griddle Buddy also provides protection from rust and oxidation with surface sealing technology that also locks in your seasoning!
Griddle Buddy is one size fits all and can be trimmed-to-size, which means it will perfectly fit your griddle, no matter its size or what brand you have. It features raised edges to catch any and all liquids.
The Griddle Buddy is crafted with high-quality, food-grade, and heat-resistant silicone material and makes for easy cleanup with just soap and water.
It’s our top choice for good reason and we’re confident you will love the results you have with it too!
Pros
- Superior protective surface easily combats debris, mice, insects and other griddle invaders
- Extensively tested and scientifically proven to reduce bacteria on your griddle’s surface
- Fits every size and all griddle brands
- Raised edges to catch moisture and debris
- Rust-proof material seals griddle’s surface to prevent moisture and oxygen penetration
- Made with heavy-duty 100% food-grade silicone
- Easy to wash for quick and hassle-free clean up
Cons
- Premium price point
THE BOTTOM LINE
Griddle Buddy is our top choice for safeguarding your griddle with superior protection from pests, insects, dust, dirt and rust. Our team appreciated how the mat is trimmable to ensure a perfect fit for your size griddle. We enjoyed the raised edges featured along the border, as well as the trim-lines to capture any liquids and debris. Griddle Buddy also won our team over for the fact that it not only serves as a powerful protective barrier, but that it’s also scientifically proven to reduce bacteria on your griddle to further maintain a hygienic cooking surface.
Editor Rating
8.2
Overall Ranking
A
Grydlmat is a premium quality silicone mat for your griddle. It is composed of a heavy duty, food-grade silicone material with a polished layer on the underside. When placed on a clean, cool and lightly oiled surface, Grydlmat is designed to shield your griddle from bugs, dirt, rust and any other unwanted surprises from invading your griddle’s surface and ruining your cooking experience. Its raised edges feature end-to-end protection for your griddle for peace of mind in between cooking sections.
Pros
- Fits any Blackstone 36” griddle
- Year round protection for your griddle’s surface
- Premium, heavy duty food-grade silicone mat
- Easily removable to clean griddle surface in between cooks
- Raised wall construction for protection from moisture
- Easy cleanup
Cons
- Not scientifically proven to reduce bacteria on griddle’s surface with antimicrobial material
- Higher price point for no incremental value or unique features
- The brand recommends for it to be used with another lid or a hard or soft cover for better protection than it is able to provide on its own
- Not trimmable; only designed to fit a 36” Blackstone - does not support other brands
THE BOTTOM LINE
Our team felt that while Grydlmat provides proficient protection for your griddle’s surface, a drawback we discovered was that it is not intended to be used on its own and does not have antimicrobial materials. The brand recommends using it with another lid either a hard or soft cover for multilayer protection. Plus, it is not trimmable so you would need to select the right size to fit your Blackstone. It does not support other brands of griddles. We also found Grydlmat to be a higher price point with no added incremental value.
Editor Rating
7
Overall Ranking
B -
EDIBIN’s 17” griddle mat features a non-stick surface composed of 100% durable and hard-wearing, food-grade silicone design to safeguard your griddle from dust, dirt, debris, bugs and rust when used on a clean, lightly oiled surface.
Pros
- Designed to perfectly fit a 17” griddle
- Made with food-grade silicone
- Durable and easy to clean up and care for
- Protects griddle from buds, dirt and rust when used on a clean, lightly oiled surface
- Offers year round protection for your griddle’s surface
Cons
- Not scientifically proven to reduce bacteria on griddle’s surface with antimicrobial material
- Not trimmable, only designed to fit a 17” griddle
- Does not support griddle brands other than Blackstone
- Material not as thick
THE BOTTOM LINE
Our team appreciated how EDIBIN’s griddle mat offers protection for your griddle from dust, dirt, debris, pests and insects. But like Grydlmat, it lacks superior protection against bacteria and is not trimmable so it will only fit the grill size it is made for. In this case, it is designed to only fit a 17” Blackstone griddle and does not support other brands.
User Ratings
6.2
Overall Ranking
C +
Specifically made to fit a 36” griddle, the MOFEEZ silicone griddle mat is a versatile and practical accessory designed for use with a blackstone griddle. This griddle mat is constructed from high quality silicone with a non-slip surface serving as a reliable barrier against spills, stains and scratches as well as safeguarding the griddle from moisture penetration, oxidations and rust. The silicone is also heat-resistant and easy to clean.
Pros
- Crafted to perfectly fit a 36” griddle
- Protects your griddle from dirt and debris damage
- Made with 100% food-grade silicone
- Durable, easy to clean and maintain
- Designed with raised edges
Cons
- Not scientifically proven to reduce bacteria on griddle’s surface with antimicrobial material
- Customers complained that the griddle did not fit their griddle perfectly so they were disappointed with the protection it provides
- Not trimmable, only designed to fit a 36” Blackstone griddle. Does not support other brands
- Some customers noted the fit was inaccurate even on 36”
THE BOTTOM LINE
While the MOFEEZ griddle mat shields your griddle‘s surface from annoying pests, dust, dirt and debris to maintain a more hygienic surface, it must perfectly fit your griddle to be able to provide ample protection. Our team noticed that a common complaint was that customers found that the mat didn’t perfectly fit their griddle, so it lacks end-to-end coverage for ultimate protection.
User Ratings
6.0
Overall Ranking
C-
Wohbay’s Griddle Mat for Blackstone is a premium silicone mat crafted to protect your griddle surface from dust and debris damage, ensuring you a clean and hygienic cooking surface. Made to fit a 36” griddle, this griddle is designed with a 100% food-grade silicone with raised edges for all-around protection and a durable construction that makes for easy cleanup.
Pros
- Designed to perfectly fit a 36” griddle
- Acts as protective barrier to prevent dust, dirt and debris damage on your griddle’s surface
- Made with 100% food-grade silicone
- Durable, easy to clean and care for
- Constructed with raised edges
Cons
- Not scientifically proven to reduce bacteria on griddle’s surface with antimicrobial material
- Only fits a 36” griddle Blackstone Griddle
- Does not support other brands
THE BOTTOM LINE
While Wohbay’s Griddle Mat is a durable non-stick surface to protect your griddle, it will only do so if it fits your griddle. The product lost points with our reviewers due to the fact that there were gaps in coverage when applied to a 36” griddle. Because it is not trimmable, it rendered it unable to be used. This griddle mat also did not feel as premium in regards to the quality of its material and does not offer any bacteria-blocking elements to maintain a more hygienic griddle surface.
Anita Quinn
Anita Quinn
Anita Quinn (31) is a Staff Writer for The Daily Post focusing on Beauty, Fashion, and Health. Her extensive traveling for various environmental and wildlife conservation groups has taken her to 24 countries and 37 U.S. states. The three things she packs for every trip are: a good mystery novel, a moisturizer with a high SPF, and her mother's old camera.
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