You might consider this method as a way to discourage a behavior in your cat. While this will not hurt her, it’s still not a good option, and not the best way to discourage her from destructive behavior.
Imagine you doing your thing, and somebody suddenly comes and sprays you with water… Not fun at all! So, cats simply hate it because it distracts them from their intention.
1. Your cat might still show bad behavior while you’re not there to spray her. 2. It won’t resolve the root cause of behavior. 3. It might be stressful for your cat. 4. Cat might not be able to understand she's doing something wrong.
The first thing to do is to understand why your cat is doing something she’s not supposed to. If she’s jumping on counters, don’t spray her – give her some treats, or a new cat tree, since she’s probably looking for food or for a good view on your counters!