I used to only use pads on the floor but as we all know that can get messy, especially if they miss. When I introduced them to the litterbox they were weary at first but dab a little pee from the last pad onto the new one and place it in the litterbox that really attracks them to go there. You don't need to spend money on the spary, just wiping a little pee on the new pad your creatimg a bullseye.