Best Car Floor Mats (Review) in 2020

Whether you have purchased a new or used vehicle, having car mats are necessary to maintain the car’s interior. All floor mats will shield your carpet from mud, spills, and other everyday messes. But it is important to know there are different styles of floor mats, and one style may better meet your needs than another. If you bought a used car you might not have received any car mats, so you can consider going to the dealer and ordering a new set, or buying them online and saving yourself the hassle. To help you decide which are the best car floor mats, here is a quick review of some popular types of floor mats and liners on the market.

The Best Car Floor Mats

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1. MotorTrend FlexTough Tortoise – Heavy Duty Rubber Floor Mats for All Weather Protection

 

BDK is the official licensee of MotorTrend and has launched these high-quality rubber mats. Founded back in 1990, BDKUSA is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of aftermarket vehicle accessories.

The FlexTough Tortoise mats have been designed to give excellent protection against the elements. They have linear and diagonal ridges, which are placed strategically within the deep dish of these mats. This allows them to maximize their trapping capabilities, so any snow, mud, water, or dirt can not leak and mess up your vehicle’s floor.

If you have children or small pets these mats are a great choice. High-quality polymers were used to make them, and they are odorless and BPA free. If you’ve ever bought a set of floormats and ended up feeling dizzy because of the chemical smell, you will appreciate this feature. No matter how warm your car is, there should be no odors coming from these floor mats.

The front mats measure 31.5″ L x 22.5″ W, and the rear ones 20″ L x 20.5″ W. Although they are big enough to fit in trucks, there is the option to trim them down to use them in almost any vehicle.  All you need is a regular pair of household scissors. There are channels on the floormats that guide you, simply follow them and cut away any excess from the outer rim until you get a proper fit.

Pros:

• Sturdy for all-weather
• Odorless, non-toxic and eco-friendly
• Nibbed Rubber Backing. These mats will grip firmly to the vehicle’s floor and won’t slip
• Trimmable for an almost universal fit
• Affordable price

Cons

• These mats are a bit thin

2. Mopar 82213686 Black All-Weather Floor Mat

 

Did you know that the work “Mopar” stands for MOtor and PARts? Mopar is the provider of original manufactured parts for Chrysler vehicles.

If you are the proud owner of a 2013-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, these mats are the ones that will fit in it. They will help you protect that pristine look of your Jeep’s interior and keep away the snow, mud, dirt, and anything else Mother Nature can throw your way since they are rated as all-weather mats.

The floor mats are designed to trap any unwanted debris and will protect your Grand Cherokee’s floor for the lifetime of the vehicle. When they need to be cleaned, installing and removing them is a breeze.

Pros:

• Deeply sculpted channels
• Grand Cherokee logo print
• Heavy-duty construction

Cons

There is a small gap in the spacing on the back mats

3. MAXFLOORMAT Floor Mats for Ford F-150 SuperCrew With Front Bucket Seats

 

All MAXFLOORMAT floor mats are designed and fabricated by Maxliner-USA, who has built a solid reputation and invested decades of expertise in creating sturdy and affordable liners and floor mats.

These floor mats are 30% thicker than their competitors and have outer lips that provide a sealed interface that will block any water or soil from penetrating over the mat’s sidewalls. If you spill something, you can bet it will stay on the mat and not on your floor carpet.

If you are looking to replace your 2015-2017 Ford F-150 SuperCrew with Front Bucket Seats’ floor mats, these are the ones you need.

Pros:

• Tall walls; tight and secure fitting
• Made with 100% post-consumer recycled material
• two indentions in the liners that work with the factory retention system secure the mats and keep them from sliding

Cons:

The material feels as if it has more plastic than rubber

4. Plasticolor 001409R01 ‘Civic’ Floor Mat

 

Plasticolor is a family-owned Californian business that is considered the worldwide leader in licensed vehicle accessories.

Officially licensed by Honda Civic, these mats are constructed of light, durable PVC vinyl material. The colors are molded-in to keep them from peeling, fading, or washing away. Their universal design will fit most Honda Civic year models and are proudly made in the USA.

Pros:

• Fully ribbed underside prevents them from moving
• Easy to clean, all you need is soap and water
• Affordable
• Can be trimmed down to get a perfect fit

Cons:

• Material is a bit thin
• Doesn’t include rear floor mats

5. Genuine Nissan 999E1-G2000 Floor Mat Rubber

 

If you own a 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and don’t want those rainy or snowy days to make you get your floor carpet soggy and dirty, this is the perfect mat for you. They are ideal for all seasons and made of high-quality materials. Deep channels will trap any mud, dirt or snow and the black color with white ROGUE lettering is exactly the same as the Nissan OEM mats.

Pros:

• Secured with a grommet/hook system
• Made with long-lasting rubber
• The backing is designed to keep the mat from moving
• Sturdy and waterproof

Cons

• Passenger side mat has a snug fit and can be difficult to set

 

6. OxGord Universal Fit Front/Rear 4-Piece Full Set Heavy Duty Economy Carpet Floor Mat

 

OxGord has been manufacturing a broad catalog of auto parts and accessories since 1987. This set of floor mats is designed to protect your vehicle without having to break the bank.

The mats are tailored from polypropylene carpet, which not only provides maximum comfort but also increases noise dampening. On the back, many carpet-safe rubber nibs hold the floormats in place.

Diver’s mat measures 18“ wide by 27“ long. Passenger mat is 18” wide by 23 “ long, Rear mats are 18” wide by 13” long.

Pros:

• Very affordable, perfect for replacing most OEM mats
• Durable and easy to clean
• Stain and heat-resistant

Cons:

• Not very thick

 

7. Armor All 78840 4-Piece Black All Season Rubber Floor Mat

 

If you’re a car enthusiast, then you’ve probably heard about Armor All. They have been in business since the early 70s and provide a vast catalog of products that clean and protect most interior and exterior surfaces.

They have now launched a line of vehicle accessories, and the Armor All floor mats are a great option backed by this prestigious brand. They are all-season, water-proof rubber mats that will stop any liquids from penetrating to your vehicle’s floor carpet. On the back, they have what Armor All calls “carpet claws,” which are designed to firmly and securely hold your floormats in place.

The trimmable edges provide a hassle-free and almost universal fit.

Pros

• Well-known brand with over 50 years of experience
• Mats are engineered to prevent curling, cracking or hardening in extreme weather
• Very affordable price
• High-quality rubber
• Big lip on the outside to catch spills

Cons:

• Slight rubber odor, although it fades after a few days.

Best Car Floor Mats Buying Guide

Carpet Floor Mats

Carpet floor mats are a great choice if you want a more traditional style of floor protection. They’re quite resistant to stains and wear and do a great job at protecting your floor. Another advantage is that they are available in many colors, so it’s easy to find a style that suits you and matches your car’s interiors. To clean them you can vacuum, steam clean, or spot-treat.

If you want to do a deep-cleaning of your mats, you will need a carpet and upholstery cleaner, a fabric protector, a brush with stiff bristles, a microfiber towel, and a vacuum.

The first step is to clean the dirt that’s on the surface with a vacuum. Next is getting rid of all the particles that are encrusted deep inside into the fabric itself. Spray the upholstery cleaner onto the carpet in order to create a lather, which is important because it’s going to help lift the dirt off the surface to be able to wipe it off with the microfiber towel. Be generous with the product. Start brushing with the stiff bristle brush. Remove all that dirt off the carpet with the towel.

As a final step, spray on some fabric guard protectant. This helps repel water and stains and extends the life of the fibers themselves. Spray one coat, let it dry for 15 to 20 minutes and then reapply a second layer.

Carpet floor mats tend to be more popular than other options because they can match the interior of the car and they tend to be less expensive than quality rubber mats.

Rubber floor mats

Rubber mats are more heavy-duty than carpet floor mats. They usually have grooves and channels that allow any spills or moisture to be held away from your feet. This means that your floor won’t get wet and provides a non-slip surface for you and your passengers. But their main advantage is that they are very easy to clean.

To clean rubber mats, you can either use a Griots Garage Rubber Cleaner or the Meguiars Super Degreaser.  You need to dilute them in an eight-to-one ratio. Both of these products work the same way so you can use either one.

Step one is wetting the entire floor mat. The reason to do this is to remove any of the dirt or particles that are on the floor mat, so when you use the degreaser the product is going to mix with the soil that’s buried inside the mat instead of just with the stuff that’s on the surface. Spray down the entire floor mat with the product and then start mixing it around with a brush.

If you have a very complicated mat that has a lot of grooves, designs, and text, you’re going to have to use a hog hairbrush. It’s much finer than most stiff brushes and can get into all the cracks and intricacies of the floor mat. If you have a very simplistic mat with no designs, you can just use a large bristle brush.

Grab your hose and rinse down any of the dirt and foam that’s left on the floor mats. Dry them off with a terry cloth, a microfiber towel, an air compressor, or leave them outside to air dry.

Never put any shining coatings on your rubber mats, especially if you’re the driver. If you put coatings on the mats your foot might slip off the brake when you’re driving and cause an accident.

Rubber mats come in all sorts of colors, from standard blacks to vibrant reds and everything in between.

Vinyl floor mats

Vinyl mats are similar to rubber floor mats in appearance but have unique qualities. Number one being a lower price point. Vinyl floor mats are flexible and, like rubber floor mats, they won’t slide from underneath your feet and can be cleaned by washing or wiping them off. These are an excellent choice if you want something that is easy to clean and inexpensive. Clear vinyl floor mats are also available.

Although not as popular, there are also mats with vehicle logos, team logos, and personalized designs.

To clean vinyl floor mats, you can follow the same steps used for the rubber mats.

Custom molded floor mats

Truck owners have some great options to choose from also. The best protection for a truck’s floor is a custom-molded floor mat, which is commonly known as a floor liner.

These floor mats are designed and molded to fit the exact contours of your truck. Most of them have grooves for channeling away any water, mud, and dirt. Usually, there is a lip around the edge to keep the mess from spilling onto the floor.

Most floor liners are made from a semi-rigid, rubber-like material and have a non-slip texture.

Regardless of which type of mats you choose; your floors will thank you. You’ll keep your floor clean and prevent stains and wear, maintaining your vehicle’s value

These are a few great options for you to check out. They will look great in your vehicle!

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