This was great in stopping my kittens spreading / dropping their food all over the kitchen floor. It also prevented their bowls from moving around. Easy to clean with a damp cloth. During my kittens "scratching everything" phase, while the bowls were off the mat, they turned it over and tore it up, so I had to throw it away. Maybe if you've got an adult cat it would last a bit longer! I will actually buy two of these once they've a bit older, as I'm still dealing with food all over the floor