
Let me start by saying this artificial grass mat has been a lifesaver for my two golden retrievers. The 6.56' x 6.56' size is perfect for creating a designated potty area on my balcony - no more muddy paws tracking through the house!
The good: The drainage holes WORK. Like magic. Even after heavy rain or my dogs' accidents, water disappears quickly. Cleaning is a breeze - just hose it down with some soapy water. My pups actually prefer this over real grass now (weird, but true).
But... it's not perfect. The material is thinner than I expected - you can feel the ground beneath if you walk barefoot. During heatwaves, it gets uncomfortably warm (not scorching hot, but definitely noticeable). And yes, it does have that slight plastic-y shine that gives away its fakeness up close.
Pro tip: If you're using this indoors, put a waterproof mat underneath unless you want pee seeping through to your floors (learned that the hard way). Outdoors? It blends surprisingly well with my real lawn's bare spots.
Final verdict? For $50-ish bucks, it's solved more problems than it's created in my pet-parent life. Just don't expect a miracle product that feels exactly like real grass while being indestructible.
