SMARTBEAN EP-LYC09017-CS04-PACK3_M2 Cat Scratching Pads, Reversible Cardboard, 3-Pack

If your priority is giving a cat a designated place to scratch, a floor pad creates an easy-to-place target, if you also want a spot for lounging, this curved cardboard design can serve both purposes. The SMARTBEAN set includes three corrugated-cardboard scratch pads with a reversible surface, so each pad offers another scratching side when the first becomes worn.

It’s an indoor option for redirecting scratching toward a specific area and adding a place to stretch, play, or settle down.

The essentials

Each pad is made from textured corrugated cardboard, giving cats a surface to scratch while they stretch and flex. Placing one on the floor near a favorite resting area or furniture can help establish a more suitable place for claw activity. Compared with relying on furniture or choosing a vertical scratching surface, a floor pad keeps the scratching area low and can also double as a lounge.

The set contains three pads. The listed product dimensions are 16.73 x 8.07 x 1.26 inches, a helpful reference when choosing where to put one or more around the home. The reversible design extends the usable scratching surface: when one side is worn, remove the back panel to reveal the other side. The brown-and-white cardboard style is designed for indoor use.

Customer feedback is positive about functionality, though cats’ interest and experiences with durability vary. Some buyers also find the pads smaller than expected, so the listed dimensions can help you choose a suitable floor space. Their low-profile shape makes them easy to position as a dedicated scratching and lounging area rather than treating every piece of furniture as a play zone.

Practical tips

Set a pad on a stable floor area where your cat already spends time, or near a spot that draws scratching attention. A familiar, accessible location can make it easier to introduce the new surface as part of everyday play and rest. In a multi-cat home, the three-pad set lets you place scratching areas in different rooms or create more than one inviting spot in a shared space.

The lounge-shaped design gives cats room to lie down as well as scratch, making it useful between active play sessions. To care for the cardboard, spot-clean it or wipe it with a damp cloth, it is not machine washable.

Tips for day-to-day use

Keep the pad on the floor and choose a location that leaves enough room for your cat to approach, scratch, and stretch. If you are trying to protect upholstery or other household surfaces, placing a pad near the area where scratching happens gives your cat a clearly defined alternative. Check the surface from time to time, and turn to the fresh side when the current one is worn. The set format also makes it practical to spread the scratching spots across the home instead of concentrating them in a single room.

Before you decide

How many scratch pads are included? The set includes three cardboard scratching pads, so you can place them in separate indoor locations or use them in a shared area.

Can a pad be used on both sides? Yes. When one side wears out, remove the back panel to uncover the other side for scratching.

How should I clean the pad? Spot-clean it or wipe it with a damp cloth. It is not intended for machine washing.

Should you buy it?

This SMARTBEAN set suits cat owners looking for floor-based scratching areas that can also work as lounging spots. Three reversible corrugated-cardboard pads offer placement flexibility and a second surface on each pad, making them a practical fit for everyday indoor scratching, stretching, and resting.