Cat Scratching Carpet

[chessington]

I have read somewhere to stop a cat scratching the carpet to use white vinegar, lemon and water in a spray bottle and to spray the area the cat scratches, I have a 500 m bottle, how many parts of each do I put in it? TIA

[Redhelen72]

I'm not sure but I use that mixture as a cleaner and the smell is potent and you will need to check if it strips colour 

[smurfchops]

Why not get a scratching post? 

[chessington]

thanks for replies, he does have a scratch post and wont use, im not keen on house smelling but do not know what to do?

 

[Redhelen72]

Does he have a favourite spot? I bought from Amazon double sided sticky strips it did the job and he stopped after a couple of goes 

[chessington]

oh wow, I will try that double sided sticky tape thanks