My cats had torn up my furniture and we just went through a remodel and bought new furniture and I was worried they would do the same.  We bought these in hopes they would use them.  Sprinkled some cat nip on them and they have only been using these.  They get up from their naps, do a quick stretch and head right over to scratch.  They don't scratch standing on hind legs, so we have them with the longer section on the floor.  Definitely pay attention to how your cat's scratch.