I try to have some type of scratching device in every room - and sometimes more. These scratching 'pads' or 'mats' can easily go underneath a bed or other piece of furniture and just give the cats one more thing BESIDES furniture to scratch on. I have one under the dresser in the bedroom and every once in a while I'll hear a good sharpening session going on under there.

Pros: variety of scratching surfaces, can go anywhere

Cons: can't be climbed on

Some of mine used this, others didnt. I didnt think of putting it under something like a table or bed, but that sounds like something I'll try. At least it will be out of the way & maybe theyll like the unusual locations.

Pros: different textures

Cons: not all the cats liked it