Scrub Daddy reviews and discussion

4.7

96% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Odor-resistant, hygienic foam
  • Scratch-free, effective scrubbing
  • Temperature-responsive cleaning texture
  • Durable, long-lasting performance
  • Occasional shedding, foam fragmentation
  • Bulky, awkward round shape
  • Food-trapping open-cell pores
  • Softens in hot water, reduces grit

Scrub Daddy earns strong reviews for being an effective, long‑lasting scrubber that tackles baked‑on grime without scratching, resists odors, and even shifts texture with water temperature; however, reviewers note durability can vary with heavy use, food can lodge in the pores, and the round shape or thickness can be awkward for some tasks. Overall, Scrub Daddy is considered a good buy for dishes and multi‑surface cleaning, with standouts like Scrub Mommy and Dish Daddy, but a few users prefer softer sponges or wish for greater longevity and eco‑materials.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,676 reviews and posts

  • I've been using these since 2016 and love them. They don't smell like most sponges you can buy from the store. They lather really well, and are just coarse enough to not scratch your cookware but gets all the grime off.

  • These are cute but barely last for actual cleaning, disappointingly.

  • Gets stubborn sticky stuff off dishes well. Also use to clean kitchen sink with a little dawn. Dries quickly, refreshed in dishwasher when started to smell a little. Thums up on this product.

  • I love this sponge. It cleans so well without scratching my pans and pots. It’s also very cute. I love using this all the time for everything!! Makes cleaning fun.

  • Scrub daddy and scrub mummy and all the other characters in between. All great! They do exactly what you need then I just throw them into the dishwasher with the dishes to give them a good clean. I have one in the kitchen and two in the bathroom.

  • I love my scrub daddy! I primarily use it for deep cleaning surfaces like our glass top stove, kitchen counters, and bathroom surfaces. It’s tough enough to actually be able to scrub and do its job. Plus being able to throw it in the dishwasher to sanitize and wash clean is a major bonus.

  • Love scrub mommy!

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    Her bow is so cute and she has all the features to clean utensils it’s great!

  • Honestly the best sponge I ever used! Really helps scrub any tough residue away without leaving my arm super sore (like when I tried other sponges in the past). I also recommend pairing this with the Scrub Mommy as well. Lasts a long time and is super affordable.

  • Once the scrubber gets wet it softens and doesn’t “scrub” anything. Which means you need it dry first if wet.

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    It’s a sponge.

  • This little scrubber is so cute, but it packs a powerful cleaning punch! I was really surprised at how well it worked. It got all the tough stuff up with ease and left my surfaces sparkling. I'm definitely a fan!

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    If you've got a super stubborn stain and you can't bleach it out, make a little baking soda and peroxide paste. Let it sit for a few minutes then rub with your Scrub Daddy. If that doesn't get it out, probably nothing will.

  • I love this for cleaning tough set on pans. The “pores” sometimes food gets stuck in them that is hard to get out but otherwise love!!!!

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    Worth the purchase for what it is capable of cleaning.

  • Great scrubbies! I always have 1-2 packs in my house. Select different colors for tub, toilet, kitchen, general cleaning. Original still my personal favorite but they are moving in creative directions with newer products. Well worth the price

  • For years, it's been my mom's tradition to gift me a new Scrub Daddy whenever I move into a new apartment. SD started out as a quirky talking point in my kitchen but has turned into a staple I can't live without. It's cute, so I don't mind leaving it out on my sink, and it doesn't wear down after a few uses like a normal kitchen sponge. It's great at getting all of my dishes, pots, and pans squeaky clean without too much elbow grease on my part.

  • When you think of a sponge, you think they are all the same right? A sponge is a sponge - NOPE. The Sponge Daddy by Scrub Daddy is worlds apart beyond any other sponge.

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    The website is a bit gimmicky - feels like a 90s infomercial so I ought for buying these in store.

  • Made cleaning dishes much more enjoyable!

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    You don’t have to use as much dish soap as other sponges would!

  • I think everyone knows by now how perfect these sponges are. I got one for my grandma and she absolutely loves it. It’s the only sponge products from now on. I love how long they last and how they never get that moldy water smell!

  • Most versatile yet compact cleaning sponge. Works with dishes, sinks, stove, and tubs. Must have in every household.

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    I wish you made smaller scrub daddies. The product can be a bit bulky.

  • Love these cute sponges! They get the job done, make me happy when I look at them and wash beautifully in the dishwasher.

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    A good

  • The Daddy of all sponges. Purchased my first Scrub Daddy after the mystical shark tank pitch, since then it’s been a permanent member of our household and other sponges are plain awful in comparison

  • Believe the hype. These daddies get the job done. I was skeptical on how it could be different from other sponges but it is and I don't know how or why. Weird little areads I need to scrub just feel and look cleaner when I use it.