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Because grilling cleanup doesn't have to be the absolute worst.

When you think of summer, you likely think of three things: Brews, beach days, and barbecues. Bonus points if you manage to hit the whole trifecta in one day! But even if you love cleaning (supposedly these people do exist), nobody enjoys working up a sweat scraping those stubborn stuck-on bits off their grill grates, especially after you’ve enjoyed a classic summer meal like grilled corn on the cob and chicken wings. Even worse? The realization that some of the delicious BBQ grilled chicken you slaved over somehow slipped down through the cooking grates.

So what’s a griller to do? Allow us to introduce you to your new favorite grilling accessory: The grill mat. Usually made of food-safe, heat-resistant, and nonstick materials like silicone or copper, grill mats can be placed over the grates of practically any kind of grill, whether they be charcoal or gas-powered. Grill mats' purpose is twofold: To prevent food from cooking directly on the grates, which saves you cleanup time, and to keep food from falling through the cracks. Whether you’re searching for a round grill mat or a heavy-duty option for cooking on high heat, we’re confident our grill mat picks will get the job done.

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We know shopping can be a time-consuming and, at times, intimidating process. That's why we want to make your experience as easy as, well, cooking on a quality grill mat. We researched options based on a variety of important factors, including material, longevity, heat distribution and retention, price range, size, and, of course, customer reviews. Get ready to chill and grill, because these are the best grill mats you can buy in 2022.

Who says you can’t get a six-pack from grilling? Okay, okay, this set of six Renook Grill Mats may not exactly be the six-pack you had in mind, but it’s certainly a worthy investment. With a nonstick design to prevent food residue buildup and make cleanup a breeze, it’s no surprise these reusable barbecue mats have over 19,000 ratings on Amazon.

“I received [the Renook Grill Mat Set] quickly and carefully read all the directions,” says one verified buyer, who, upon putting them to use, found they “could easily slide… fish around on the mat with no loss of meat” and “cleaned up very easily… within a minute or so.”

Though you’ll have to cook your food a bit longer than if you were cooking right on the grates, these mats are thin enough to leave grill marks (if that’s your jam) while still being heat resistant and durable.

Whether you’re barbecuing on a budget or you have yet to determine what type of grill mat is best for you, the Dad's Choice BBQ Grill Mats are a great way to test the waters. This versatile three-pack comes with a black, copper, and mesh mat—all of which are thick, durable, and a breeze to use without sacrificing flavor (or your food to the Grill Grate Gods).

Calling them “a great addition to my grill,” one happy customer said this “quick and easy” set made it “very easy to flip the food over.” Meanwhile, another commented that “clean up was no problem at all” with the mats, which “[cool] quickly, so after picking it up off the grill with tongs, I could handle it… with my fingers almost immediately.”

You may have heard of the Kona Best BBQ Grill Mats from NBC’s Today with Hoda and Jenna, which featured them. Or, considering their 18,500 (and climbing!) Amazon ratings, you may have heard your fellow grillers sing their praises. Constructed of a durable synthetic material known as PTFE, which stands for polytetrafluoroethylene, these babies can handle whatever you throw at it.

Noting that they’re “thicker than the competition and you pay for it,” one verified buyer called these mats “well worth the money” and was pleasantly surprised to find that no matter what food they threw on the Kona Best BBQ Grill Mat, it was able to “cook them well… [leave] grill marks… [and disperse] heat evenly.”

Given that you only get two mats per order, this set is definitely pricier than other options on our list, but we think it’s a worthy investment when you consider Kona’s guarantee of over a thousand uses per side and seven-year warranty.

Copper grill mats like the Aoocan Mats are ideal for those who consider grill marks and browning their number-one priority, but want to avoid sticking and flare-ups. Plus, look at how pretty they are! Each of the five mats in this set feature just the right amount of thickness that balances flavor, durability, and safety. In fact, you can rest assured you’re getting the best quality with this set, which earned Germany's rigorous LFGB certification, which has a stricter, more comprehensive grading process than the FDA.

Among the over 4,000 reviews on Amazon, one buyer was quick to sing this set’s praises, declaring: “These mats are great for my BBQ… They [clean] up pretty well, too.” However, they did find that “there are some uneven cooking spots.” Another user called the Aoocan Mats an “amazing product,” but warned “if they burn when you have the heat turned too high.”

Just because you’re using a grill mat doesn’t mean you can't have flame-licked flavor. That’s exactly the purpose of the Cook Time BBQ Grill Mesh Mats, which lets flames through without letting food stick to grapes. Though smaller foodstuffs may fall through the mesh's cracks, it's great for bigger fare like chicken and steak. Plus, unlike other options, this three-pack of PFOA-free, PTFE-fiberglass coated mats can be cut to guarantee a perfect fit.

One satisfied customer raved: “I can put all my fresh sliced veggies on it, including small pieces like sliced mushrooms, French green beans, etc… [and none] fall [through],” and noted “I haven't tried the dishwasher yet, however they wash up with ease in the sink, no "scrubbing" required.”

Meanwhile, another said the Cook Time BBQ Grill Mesh Mats were “worth every penny I paid,” but found one of the mats “was burnt after several [uses,] and I [came] to realize that the temperature recommendation is at 500 degrees! Make sure you read the instructions first if you want the best results!”

That said, the mats come with their lifetime warranty.

Weighing in at over eight ounces of heavy-duty Teflon, the Kona XL Best Grill Mat is the Rocky Balboa of grill mats: It works hard, can take a beating, and dads simply can’t resist it. This 25-by-17-inch grill accessory can cover an entire four-burner grill, but like the Cook Time BBQ Mesh Set, it can also be cut to size if it’s too large or you want to free up some space on your grates.

Per one reviewer: “It does everything it claims to! No sticking… [no problems] with heat transfer, and… No dripping on the grill grates at all.” Furthermore, they said “clean-up is a breeze,” explaining “the little bit of grease that drains gets cooked to a crisp, and then you just scrape [it] of… and wash [the Kona XL Best Grill Mat] in soapy water.”

Each order only includes with one of these heavy-duty mats, but it still comes with some of the same valuable features as its smaller counterpart—namely, Kona’s seven-year warranty and guarantee of over a thousand uses per side.

Charcoal, electric, gas: It doesn’t matter what kind of grill you have, because the will cover all of them. The Osvino Round Grill Mesh Sheets Set comes with five sheets total, which is enough to grill up plenty of sumptuous summertime treats.

One verified buyer said of these “easy to clean” mats: “Burnt food falls off with a little shake, and then [give them] a few swishes in hot soapy water and [voilà]—ready to reuse.” However, another reviewer advised: “They are durable as long as you don't leave them on the grill after you're done cooking because [the] heat will burn a hole in it… but [they can withstand] the heat while the food is cooking.”

As your dad may have joked over the years, “Why would you want to buy something with holes in it?” However, as your teenage self may have told him, they’re meant to be that way! This six-pack’s hole punch chic design serves as a bridge between mesh and standard grill mats, so you get all the grill marks and flavor with none of the grease.

As one satisfied customer put it, “This product is excellent for grilling items that are not on skewers.. [like] sweet potatoes… pineapples, and [other] veggies. It's super easy to clean, takes less storage, and keeps my BBQ equipment cleaner and lasting longer”

That said, they did notice that the NST Grill Mats caused their grilling time to be “slightly longer than normal,” but they consider it a worthy sacrifice for such “awesome results.” And besides, can you ever spend too much time at the grill?