Scrub Daddy reviews and discussion

4.7

96% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Temperature-reactive, effective foam
  • Odor-resistant, hygienic construction
  • Scratch-free, versatile scrubbing
  • Clever, ergonomic smile design
  • Occasional shedding durability issues
  • Bulky, awkward hand fit
  • Food-trapping porous texture
  • Too soft in hot water

Scrub Daddy earns rave reviews for cleaning performance and versatility, with users replacing traditional sponges thanks to durable scrubbers that don’t smell, adapt firmness with water temperature, and safely tackle everything from nonstick pans to glass stovetops and bathrooms. Reviews also flag weaknesses: some scrubbers shed or tear within weeks, can be too stiff or bulky, struggle with hot‑water scrubbing needs, trap food in pores, and raise sustainability concerns.

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2,681 reviews and posts

  • I love scrub daddy (and scrub mommy too)! Not only is this just the cutest sponge, it’s super functional as well! They get softer in warm water but stay firm with cold water so you can tackle both tough tasks & daily cleaning tasks with the same tool! The smiley face isn’t just a cute feature either, it actually has a purpose (what a great idea). The eyes provide an easy place for fingers to grip so you can twist the sponge in any nook or cranny. But the mouth is the most genius part of the scrub daddy; you can use it to clean both sides of your silverware & utensils at the same time(by pulling the utensil thru the soapy mouth)!!! Makes cleaning the dishes so much easier.

  • I will never use another kind of sponge again!! I love both the Scrub Daddy and the Sponge Daddy (the hard scrubber on one side with regular sponge on the other side). It truly has changed doing dishes - cutting down on time spent scrubbing and just overall ease of use.

  • I HATE washing dishes, I'd literally rather do anything else but my scrub mommy always has my back wether its light fare like a sauce, something chunky that's really stuck on there or the all annoying peanut butter. Love that it can be used cold for scrubbing, hot for washing. Best sponge in the biz. Always choose scrub mommy over daddy because #girlpower

  • I bought these to scrub down basement paneled walls. They did more than the job because they were hard enough to also get me started on scrubbing down the concrete floors.

  • This is a fun little sponge and the fact that it changes consistency depending on water temperature is super useful. I like using the “eyes” to grip with two fingers and get all edges of whatever I’m cleaning. They’ve recently started offering a undyed option that’s more eco friendly, so kudos for keeping sustainability in mind My main gripe is that whenever trying to get tougher messes off pots, pans, and plates I normally soak them in hot water before starting to scrub. This makes the sponge softest when I need it to be toughest. This means that the sponge begins to come undone whenever I’m tackling tougher messes - so durability could be better in my opinion. I’ve soaked in cold water to make the sponge more useful in these situations but it also comes apart easily in those situations… so durability is the main issue for me It’s dishwasher safe and I normally get about a month of regular use out of each one At $4-5 is more expensive than traditional sponges, but it’s definitely the most fun to use! It’s nice to see a smile during such a mundane chore :)

  • Love scrub daddy!! I've dubbed it the sponge that smiles back. The dual sided sponge is perfect for general cleaning and tougher scraping and scrubbing. It's a staple in our house. (Personally I do love the scrub mommy though 😁).

  • Very good product!

  • I really love Scrub Daddy! I love that they air out well so the sponge doesn't smell over time. The flex texture really work well. The only issue I have is that the Scrub Daddy is a bit big fit my hands. So I smaller version would be nice. Also I like the flex texture, however, I found that if you use it with hot water frequently the flex texture starts to break and come off. It would be nice to have the flex texture last longer. Otherwise, I completely switched over to Scrub Daddy and no longer buy the other brands.

    Customer
  • Its so durable and it really helps clean my dirty dishes.

  • Best sponge for dishes. Refuse to use any other!

  • I recently got my hands on the Scrub Daddy, and let me tell you, it's more than just a sponge – it's a cleaning sidekick with personality! 🧽 First off, that smiley face? Adorable. It's like my kitchen got a little happier just by having Scrub Daddy around. But don't let that cute face fool you; this sponge means business when it comes to cleaning. What's really cool is that it changes texture depending on the water temperature. In hot water, it gets all soft and flexible to tackle those nooks and crannies, and in cold water, it firms up for tougher scrubbing action. Talk about versatility! The Scrub Daddy's scrubbing power is no joke either. It effortlessly tackles stuck-on gunk, stains, and even those dreaded coffee mug rings. Plus, it rinses clean super easily, so no more funky, smelly sponges. So, if you want a cleaning sidekick that's cute, effective, and just plain fun to use, give the Scrub Daddy a try. It's like a smiley face of cleanliness for your home! 😄

  • The scrub daddy is easy and fast to use making dishes a breeze in my household! Thankyou Scrub Daddy!!!

  • Lovely using this to clean my dishes. Does it effectively and thoroughly

    Invested in Scrub Daddy
  • This little sponge cleans up messes so quickly and more thoroughly than any other sponge I have ever used. The durability is twice as long as other sponges.

  • I got this product a year ago. I was very skeptical about it thinking it was just another one of Shark Tank's dumb products, but I was wrong. The soft but rough outside provides an excellent scrubber. It can squish to get into glasses that no other sponge would be able to get. The eyes provide an excellent grip. The mouth allows you to flawlessly clean utensils. This product also lasts an incredibly long time. I am still using the first one I got. After a while, the ruffness does wear away.

    Consumer
  • I’ve used several products of this brand and they’re amazing, always great quality, long lasting and serve their purpose perfectly

  • I love scrub daddy. I use it on my stainless steel and cast iron pans. It’s gentle yet abrasive enough to scrub off all the bits and pieces that get stuck on my pans. However it doesn’t damage the seasoning to my cast iron and at the same time it leaves my stainless steel pans very shiny and smooth. I also use it to clean my stove and it makes the task much easier. The abrasiveness gets all the gunk out but doesn’t damage the finish of my stove or oven. I love scrub daddy.

  • I have been a fan of scrub daddy since they first aired on shark tank and I bought one the following week. We have kept them stocked in the house ever since and it’s my go to sponge now. No more super sticky sponge that leaves your hands smelly after touching. The hard or soft use depending on the temperature of the water is super cool!

  • Love this thing. Scrubs but doesn’t scratch. Dries fully so it never stinks like a regular sponge. Lasts for way longer than a regular sponge before it starts to fall apart… I’m talking like several months of regular use. Also in cold water it’s hard/stiff if you wanted to scrub something super difficult. Only caveat is that it isn’t absorbent like a regular sponge. So it can’t wipe up spills if that is something you need.