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How to Protect a New Couch From Your Cat

490 reviews
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Protect it before the first scratch

Cats tend to return to spots they have already scratched, so it is easier to stop the habit before it starts. General tips, not product claims: cover the armrests and corners the day the couch arrives, put the old scratching post next to the new couch, and give your cat time to get used to the new furniture.

What these owners did

Everyone below mentions a new couch, sofa, sectional or chairs. They applied Sleek Guards clear sheets to the armrests, sides and corners — often before the cat had a chance to scratch — and report that the new furniture stayed undamaged.

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Worked like a charm

It’s been two months since I put them up on a new couch and they worked really well. The adhesive is amazing, didn’t even need the pins. I tried to remove one in a corner and it didn’t damage the material. Overall super happy with them. I would like to see a more dull option, since from certain angles it’s shiny.

Date of experience: October 22, 2026 Verified purchase

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Furniture Protector from Cats

Purchased for a new sofa and chairs; these were very easy to install, peel and stick. Very sturdy and stick well to a corduroy/velour material. They are clear and are noticeable especially in daylight but rather this than torn material. Definitely has stopped scratching of nail claws on furniture using cat scratch pole more often. There are a generous amount of pin cushion that are easy to twist into the material once you break through the plastic. Hold the corners in place much better. Would recommend product. Have been on the sofa for almost 3 weeks now and still holding well. Highly recommend. Only wish there were more sheets in package. Good size.

Date of experience: October 20, 2026 Verified purchase

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It works!

We have a (usually) well behaved cat who unfortunately likes to scratch at our new couch to get our attention. She hasn't done any visible damage yet, so we though we'd try this double sided training tape.Honestly I haven't seen or heard her scratch at our couch once since we put it on, I'm sure she's tried but the tape is doing it's job! I won't lie, it's not the most attractive thing to look at, but neither is a scratched to death couch!Now I just need to figure out how long to keep it on...Would definitely recommend!

Date of experience: October 19, 2026 Verified purchase

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Works for my cats!

I recently got new couches and my cats who are pretty well trained decided to try and scratch it. After browsing and reading all the reviews I went ahead with this couch protector. The sheets are quite durable and my cats did try going around them to scratch but they’ve given up.I do recommend this couch protector for cats.

Date of experience: October 17, 2026 Verified purchase

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Awesome product!

Awesome product, it saved my new sectional! It's really easy to install if you read the directions first. I've had it on for 3 days and my cats haven't gone near the couch. I was a bit worried at first about cat hair sticking to the outside of the tape but it doesn't very much, and is still a lot better than permanent scratches on the couch.Love the little stickers that come with it too!! I will definitely be buying more when I purchase other new furniture!

Date of experience: October 13, 2026 Verified purchase

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Includes the furniture pins that help the plastic sheets stay on furniture for longer

This is a great set of plastic furniture protector sheets. It comes with two different sized sheets but you can also cut them to size if needed. This set is smooth on one side and adhesive on the other. It comes with furniture pins and it came with 4 cat paw furniture feet covers which is cute. The plastic sheets stick well to the furniture but I do find they start peeling off fairly quickly, however if you also use the included pins at the corners then the plastic stays on for a long time without needing to replace it. The pins screw in and work on most material except leather, but I also wouldn't use the sticky sheets on leather either as it would likely damage it.I have three cats who leave most of my furniture alone but there is one chair they have taken to lightly scratching and some new chairs that have a padded seat. I put the sheets on the spots they were scratching and they have now stopped scratching both and are sticking to their scratching posts. It is noticeable on the furniture but it doesn't look awful and it's doing the job well. I've ordered other brands of sticky sheets in the past when the cats were kittens but I had to buy the pins separately and the sheets were smaller, this set is much better and comes with everything needed to get the plastic to stay on for extended periods.

Product summary: Customers find this pet activity structure effective at keeping cats away from furniture. They describe it as a nice product that serves as a furniture protector from cats. The application process is easy according to users. However, customers have mixed opinions about the adhesiveness of the product.

Date of experience: October 6, 2026

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Saved my new sofa from being shredded into pieces

I recently purchased the Sleek Guards Cat Scratch Deterrent Tape, and I couldn't be happier with the results! This product is a game-changer for cat owners like me. The double-sided sticky tape is incredibly effective at deterring my cat from scratching my furniture.Not only does it protect my beloved couch and other furniture, but it also serves as a fantastic training tool for my cat. It's easy to apply and sticks securely in place without leaving any residue behind when removed.The tape is transparent and blends seamlessly with my furniture, so it doesn't disrupt the aesthetics of my home. It's a discreet yet powerful solution to a common cat behavior problem.Since using this tape, I've noticed a significant reduction in my cat's scratching behavior. It's like magic! I highly recommend Sleek Guards Cat Scratch Deterrent Tape to all cat owners. It's a five-star product that provides peace of mind and keeps both your furniture and your feline friend happy.

Date of experience: September 14, 2026 Verified purchase

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Get it now!

I liked everything about this product! I ordered the double sticky tape for my new couch and so far the cats haven't been closed to where the sticky tape is. Not only that, its multipurpose. I've been putting it in other things that my cats like to scratch or if I need to "glue" something and it works wonderful!Highly highly recommend this product.I also want to stand out that the seller sent a private message to see if the product was working out properly. I've never had this before on Amazon which I think it's nice.The package comes with 2 stickers and a little card saying thank you for not declawing ur cat. Idk if people still does this but declawing its amputation of the cats toes and having this amazing product to help against that it's amazing

Date of experience: September 9, 2026 Verified purchase

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It damn well works!

We have 2 lil goblins that have ripped a couch to shreds, we got a new couch and did not want a repeat of the occurrence. Decided to get this thinking what the hell worst case its a few bucks. This thing works so damn well both the cats don't want to get anywhere near the couch to try and scratch it anymore. Wish we had done this the first time. 100% recommend it. Only real complaint is that it may give you an unwanted waxing if you get stuck to it accidentally.

Date of experience: August 29, 2026 Verified purchase

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Amazing product!!!

I really love this product. It works great on our new sofa. We have 4 cats and we've tried alot of different products but we're always dissapointed. But this one works, I love that it was easy to install and clear material so it doesn't stand out. My cats don't even try to scratch at the sofa anymore. It was delivered fast as well. Highly recommend! So nice that we don't have to stress about the cats ruining our furniture anymore.

Date of experience: August 20, 2026 Verified purchase

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Yay! This Works!

I was hoping so much that this would work on my new furniture. My cat Oscar was starting to scratch my lovely new couch and chair and I just couldn't stand it. So I tried this and wow I watched him the other day as he tried to scratch the side of my chair and boy he was disappointed as he walked away. LOL Thankyou, thank you, thank you!! My furniture still looks like new and my cat Oscar is using his own scratching posts like he should! :)

Date of experience: August 2, 2026 Verified purchase

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Furniture Defence from Demon Kittens!

Yep, it works. It's not rocket science. We have had an older cat for 10 years, who never scratched, I guess we were lucky. Now we've added 2 sibling kittens that are very sweet but very clearly at least 50% demon. They want to turn every object on the planet into confetti. We have combined this fabric tape with what experts call "training" to try to make the kittens scratch less, but, only having had an old cat for 10 years, we might as well be trying to teach the new kittens calculus. We'd heard about products like this and were using packing tape backwards as a type of ghetto solution at first. It seemed to work, so, we got these sheets to try instead. They work. The kittens stopped scratching. Or rather, they stopped scratching our couches and are forced to become more creative in ways they may ruin our house with their adorable little paws and demon blades. The product works perfectly, but a side-effect of using it is that you will forget it's there, and then one day one of the boys is sitting down in shorts, and when they go to stand up it tries to wax their legs smooth. This isn't a failure of the product, it's just a consequence of needing to use it. I hate that we need to use this, but I'm not buying new couches every year either, so, the price for my peace is eternal vigilance.

Product summary: Customers find this pet activity structure effective at keeping cats away from furniture. They describe it as a nice product that serves as a furniture protector from cats. The application process is easy according to users. However, customers have mixed opinions about the adhesiveness of the product.

Date of experience: July 26, 2026

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Perfect for house with cats

Bought these and I am very pleased that it keeps the cats from clawing my new furniture. Easy to apply

Product summary: Customers find this pet activity structure effective at keeping cats away from furniture. They describe it as a nice product that serves as a furniture protector from cats. The application process is easy according to users. However, customers have mixed opinions about the adhesiveness of the product.

Date of experience: July 13, 2026 Verified purchase

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Includes the furniture pins that help the plastic sheets stay on furniture for longer

This is a great set of plastic furniture protector sheets. It comes with two different sized sheets but you can also cut them to size if needed. This set is smooth on one side and adhesive on the other. It comes with furniture pins and it came with 4 cat paw furniture feet... This is a great set of plastic furniture protector sheets. It comes with two different sized sheets but you can also cut them to size if needed. This set is smooth on one side and adhesive on the other. It comes with furniture pins and it came with 4 cat paw furniture feet covers which is cute. The plastic sheets stick well to the furniture but I do find they start peeling off fairly quickly, however if you also use the included pins at the corners then the plastic stays on for a long time without needing to replace it. The pins screw in and work on most material except leather, but I also wouldn’t use the sticky sheets on leather either as it would likely damage it. I have three cats who leave most of my furniture alone but there is one chair they have taken to lightly scratching and some new chairs that have a padded seat. I put the sheets on the spots they were scratching and they have now stopped scratching both and are sticking to their scratching posts. It is noticeable on the furniture but it doesn’t look awful and it’s doing the job well. I’ve ordered other brands of sticky sheets in the past when the cats were kittens but I had to buy the pins separately and the sheets were smaller, this set is much better and comes with everything needed to get the plastic to stay on for extended periods.

Product summary: Customers find this pet activity structure effective at keeping cats away from furniture. They describe it as a nice product that serves as a furniture protector from cats. The application process is easy according to users. However, customers have mixed opinions about the adhesiveness of the product.

Date of experience: July 3, 2026

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Adhesive anti scratch guards that are SO much better than the regular cover

I wish I had found these sooner. Bought a new couch and my cats were absolutely destroying the arms and sides of it. It didn't matter what I did, they would return and turn the exterior into what looked like a shag carpet, so I needed something to help and... I wish I had found these sooner. Bought a new couch and my cats were absolutely destroying the arms and sides of it. It didn't matter what I did, they would return and turn the exterior into what looked like a shag carpet, so I needed something to help and finally came across these. The adhesive sticks well, and the guards can be wrapped around corners then held down with furniture pins. They can be trimmed to size and they don't cover the entire couch arm like the cover does so they're far more low profile and easier on the eyes. So far, my cats haven't even tried to scratch them so i'm calling it a win after months of trying alternatives.

Product summary: Customers find this pet activity structure effective at keeping cats away from furniture. They describe it as a nice product that serves as a furniture protector from cats. The application process is easy according to users. However, customers have mixed opinions about the adhesiveness of the product.

Date of experience: June 19, 2026

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Great protection for the new coach

These sheets are perfect for keeping the cat from destroying the new couch. Works well because there's no real curved edges just straight edges on the new couch and these sheets adhere firmly without damaging couch. I did not need to use the curly tacks to keep it in... These sheets are perfect for keeping the cat from destroying the new couch. Works well because there's no real curved edges just straight edges on the new couch and these sheets adhere firmly without damaging couch. I did not need to use the curly tacks to keep it in place. My cat is unable to scratch the couch with these in place. I'm very pleased.

Product summary: Customers find this pet activity structure effective at keeping cats away from furniture. They describe it as a nice product that serves as a furniture protector from cats. The application process is easy according to users. However, customers have mixed opinions about the adhesiveness of the product.

Date of experience: May 23, 2026

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Money well spent

These sheets are very easy to use, and clean looking. We got a new couch, and with multiple cats I knew I had to have these at the ready. They adhere well and so far (it's been a week) I don't even need to use the little pins that come with it. They peel easily off the backing and adhere on their own to the couch. I ordered more of these to finish the job. These sheets are good for bigger jobs like a couch, and I like them better than "cat tape" (which can be useful too) because the slick backing means that fur (and people) don't stick them on the side that faces out. Highly recommend.

Date of experience: May 19, 2026 Verified purchase

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great product!

I purchased a new couch and was nervous about my cat using it as its new scratch post. It has now been five weeks since I had my couch, and my cat has not attempted to scratch the couch with the guards in place. The protectors are great. They have a sticky side that you put to the couch. And I like the clear pins for extra attachment . The protectors are not too noticeable, not to take away from the aesthetics of the couch in the room.For as little as they cost, it is a great investment to protect your new couch.

Date of experience: May 5, 2026 Verified purchase

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Excellent customer service

I originally purchased the 25pk not realizing they're double sided, after leaving a review the seller reached out and has offered a replacement of the one sided training sheets, so for anyone like myself who did not read description these are double sided but there is a one sided version and given the reviews and personal experience I highly recommend.. I recently bought new couches and my old ones were destroyed by my cat and I wasn't willing to risk it on my new furniture. Sleek Guards is a furniture saver!

Date of experience: May 3, 2026 Verified purchase

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If you have a kitten, you NEED this!!

A few months ago, we invested in all new furniture for our duplex. We also adopted an adorable little ball of fur who is destroying all the furniture (and most of our limbs below the knees). I can't say enough about this product's effectiveness. The kitten doesn't like the feeling of the sticky tape on its claws or teeth. It prefers to use the scratching posts we got for him, which is awesome. Thank you for saving our sofas and chairs! Highly recommended!!

Date of experience: April 26, 2026 Verified purchase

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Saved my new couch

The last cat I adopted had the very annoying habit to claw my sofa. (She’s 8 and was mistreated so don’t judge her lol). I recently bought an expensive new sofa bed for my living room and wanted to keep it in shape. These things are awesome. She tried a few times, realized it was sticky as hell and unpleasant and never came back to do it again!!!! It’s been a whole month and no extra scratch or attempts to scratch my new sofa. Very worth it!

Date of experience: April 24, 2026 Verified purchase

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Amazing

each time I buy a new couch I buy those . Since one year I have the same couch . First time in the 20 years I have cats. I mean same couch staying exactly same look new . The whole couch is covered . The seatings have faux fur to protect . So can only see the armrest and side of couch have the protection. I had so many couched destroyed! They have cat trees, pads for their nails . They always choose my couch . Very very happy .

Date of experience: April 20, 2026 Verified purchase

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Fixed the issue 100%

I put these on my new couch to prevent the cat from scratching it. They worked like a charm, no more scratching, though he does like to slide his paws over the plastic (without extending his claws). I did use the pins to hold it but I think I could’ve gotten away without them too. My cat did try to bite them at first but after the first day he quickly gave up and moved on to new things

Date of experience: April 11, 2026 Verified purchase

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Worth the money!

We just bought a new couch and I am trying to save it from one of our naughty cats that likes to scratch. I put a couple sheets on, so far they are sticking great without the little thumb tacks that came with. Im trying to avoid those if I can. The sheets are easy to peel off and stick on. You can tell they're there but it doesnt look terrible. Overall happy with these so far.

Date of experience: April 9, 2026 Verified purchase

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Love it!

Bought brand new sofas and of course my cat decided we got him a new toy. He was scratching the poor a sofa into oblivion. These were super easy to put on, and are honestly hardly noticeable? My cat very quickly learned that his nails were useless against this. Now he just scratches the rugs 😂 love the durability, ease of use, safety, and practicality of this!

Date of experience: April 1, 2026 Verified purchase

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Get these!

I bought a brand new couch and chair. I love my cats dearly but they scratch everything. Even with their nails clipped. I bought this product based off of great reviews. I’ve had them for a while now. They are still sticking on strong without the hooks that were sent. You can cut it down to the exact size you need. Highly recommend. Easy to put on furniture.

Date of experience: April 1, 2026 Verified purchase

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my couch still looks beautiful

i LOVE this product. bought a new couch and i was determined to find a way to prevent my cat from ruining it while still being able to show it off! normally i have to cover my couch in blankets. these little guards do exactly what theyre advertised for and my cat just slid right off of one and immediately lost interest in my couch. dream come true!!

Date of experience: March 25, 2026 Verified purchase

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Works great!

I thought I would try these sticky pads to use on my furniture as we have a couple 4 month old male kittens and they LOVE to scratch our brand new furniture. It actually stopped them because their little paws got stuck on the tape lol I would definitely recommend this product and will buy again if I even need some more!

Date of experience: March 19, 2026 Verified purchase

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Awesome 👌

I just bought a new couch and didn't want my 2 cats destroying it. So I ordered these protective shields. They where very easy to put on and I didn't have to use the pins. I was also able to cut them for the curved areas. I will be ordering more for my other pieces of furniture.👍👍❤️🙏 thank you

Date of experience: March 10, 2026 Verified purchase

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YES, ADD TO CART.

The only furniture protector that has worked to prevent my #@$*(% - little angel, with claws from destroying my new couch. Not only do his claws NOT get through these but I have not had to reposition them or replace them ONCE! They have been up for about 3 months now!

Date of experience: February 23, 2026 Verified purchase

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Seems to work

My kitties are fond of scratching upholstered furniture, and had in the past destroyed the sofa in a guest room. I have applied this product to a new sofa, and they do seem to avoid the sticky stuff. Fingers crossed that it continues to be a deterrent.

Date of experience: February 17, 2026 Verified purchase

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It works very well

This stuff saved our new furniture we put it on our couch and loveseat and my cat tried scratching once and he goes stick to it and never tried scratching our furniture again so I highly recommend other people trying this item you won't be sorry

Date of experience: February 7, 2026 Verified purchase

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So worth it

Bought a brand new sofa and got these right away. They’ve completely deterred the cats from scratching. They don’t stick the best but the pins hold them in place. The only problem is if you catch the pins on your skin or clothes it’ll rip them

Date of experience: February 6, 2026 Verified purchase

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Perfect!

Got these to prevent my cat from scratching brand new couch. Then I bought some more when I discovered he was scratching some decorative railing in my house. These work fantastic as my cat does not scratch at these areas any more.

Date of experience: January 30, 2026 Verified purchase

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Works great

Put them on our new furniture and the little monsters haven’t laid a paw on them. Only complaint is the fabric screws are a bit long and hit the wood frame in some areas resulting in them not seating flush with the guards.

Date of experience: January 20, 2026 Verified purchase

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Easy to use and sturdy

These are easy to apply, not terribly noticeable, and prevent our furniture from getting scratched up when our cat climbs up or claws at the back of it. It has saved our new sectional!

Date of experience: January 3, 2026 Verified purchase

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Great product.

This works great. I have three cats and none of them is damaging my sofa now. Easy to install, nice looking and less expansive than buying new furniture every 5 years.

Date of experience: December 26, 2025 Verified purchase

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Works great!

Easy to size, easy to apply and sticks very well even without using the pins. Saving my new chair!

Date of experience: October 28, 2025 Verified purchase

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Great so far.

Stuck on great and so far so good. My cats haven’t touched it since I put it on my new sofa.

Date of experience: October 20, 2025 Verified purchase

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Stopped cats clawing!

Put this on my new couch. My cats immediately stopped clawing the couch! Great product!

Date of experience: October 13, 2025 Verified purchase

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Great product

Great product. Seems to be deterring our cats from scratching our new couch.

Date of experience: October 3, 2025 Verified purchase

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Works great

So far this product is working great and saving my new couch from my kitty!

Date of experience: October 1, 2025 Verified purchase

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So far so good.

My cat hasn't been able to scratch my brand new furniture...

Date of experience: September 9, 2025 Verified purchase

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It works!

Ain't got no cat scratch fever on the new couch anymore!!!

Date of experience: September 7, 2025 Verified purchase

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Works great!

Solved the problem, saved my new chair!

Date of experience: August 6, 2025 Verified purchase

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Quality and price

perfect for my brand new couch

Date of experience: July 25, 2025 Verified purchase

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it works

yes love it saved my new sofas

Date of experience: July 24, 2025 Verified purchase

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It's the cats world, we are all just living in it (but my couch is mostly saved)

Got a new couch, my cat thinks he's Spider-Man and likes to climb along the bottom as well as claw the sides. Application was easy but there just wasn't enough to cover all my problem areas so I had to leave about 2 inch gaps between some stickers. 3 of the stickers peeled off by the following day. The rest are in place months later still, which I honestly didn't expect. My cat scratches the small gaps I left, which is hilarious, but the actual furniture is holding up where these are applied. Not perfect but the couch would look a lot worse without them.

Product summary: Customers find this pet activity structure effective at keeping cats away from furniture. They describe it as a nice product that serves as a furniture protector from cats. The application process is easy according to users. However, customers have mixed opinions about the adhesiveness of the product.

Date of experience: March 29, 2025 Verified purchase

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Think twice.

No stars. I had to give it at least one or I couldn’t post this.I was excited to get the product and then horrified to realize that the adhesive pulled off the fabric from my new furniture and changed the texture and the color in the areas that it was adhered to. I tried to very carefully remove all of the plastic that I had put on, cursing myself that I bought it in the first place and now my new furniture doesn’t look so new anymore.

Product summary: Customers find this pet activity structure effective at keeping cats away from furniture. They describe it as a nice product that serves as a furniture protector from cats. The application process is easy according to users. However, customers have mixed opinions about the adhesiveness of the product.

Date of experience: March 18, 2025 Verified purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Protect a New Couch From Your Cat

How do I keep my cat from scratching a new couch?

Cover the armrests and corners as soon as the couch arrives, before your cat starts a habit, and keep a scratching post right next to it. Reviewers on this page did this with Sleek Guards clear sheets.

Will the sheets damage new upholstery?

The brand says the sheets remove cleanly. As with any adhesive, test a small hidden area first, and note the Amazon listing does not recommend them for leather, faux leather, velvet or microfiber.