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

  • Works as promised. No smells or build up. Definitely recommend it

  • I love these Smiley Face sponges - not only are they really functional but it has encouraged my kids to help with the cleaning around the house too. I will buy again, thanks Scrub Daddy.

  • These are my favorite cleaning items ever! I have the mommy and the daddy and I love them both. Everything the company describes it as, is what it does.

  • After using scrub daddy I don't want to use another sponge. It really cleans and scrubs off hard residue.

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    Does not last as long as I hoped, just needs to improve the durability since it is advertised to be used for a long time as well as dishwasher safe.

  • I’ve been using scrub daddy since 2019 and I have nothing but good things to say. My favorite is that it doesn’t get mildewy and gross as soon as regular scrub sponges and is also great for getting off tough crusty bits but without damaging the pot/pan. Love it!!!

  • It holds up really well over time! I have had mine for years but it is never going to do the same job as something harder like steel wool. But for most tough jobs it’s great.

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    I think it’s perfect for its purpose.

  • I LOVE the scrub daddy brand. To date, I have used the Scrub Daddy, Scrub Mommy, and the Scour Daddies. Love all of them and will 100% repurchase. I’d love to try others in the line!

  • This product is amazing. It get all do the gunk off. they do not smell. They last for a really long time. Did I mention they do not smell. I would recommend them to everyone. They do exactly what they need to.

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    not sure you can. Maybe make them last longer? They last a really long time but still...

  • These are definitely worth the hype. They last through multiple dishwashing cycles, and really get the job done. I love that you can change the texture for what you need just by changing the temperature of the water (cold for firm, warm for more malleable.) The fact that they don’t get food particles stuck in them and therefore don’t have the all too familiar dirty sponge order is great!

  • Scrub daddy is the perfect solution for cleaning dishes and around the house as well. Sponges harbor so much bacteria and other cleaning products aren't as flexible when getting into tough spaces. The scrub daddy fixes both of those problems. I also love that they have a buy-back program which is both sustainable and a great way to keep people repurchasing.

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    I wish there were large scrub daddy sizes and the ability to buy multipacks that have more than three at a time.

  • I love this product. It doesn’t replace steel wool, but is great for all ranges of needs including some cleaning that I expected to need steel wool for.

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    It does fragment off a bit after 2 weeks of use.

  • The Scrub Daddy was a great sponge but it started to disintegrate in a few weeks. I did reach out to the brand and got a reply quickly (they sent me another sponge but it did the same unfortunately). Besides the little specks falling off, I would say it was really good at getting food off my dishes and it never scratched them.

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    I found other brands that lasted longer than the Scrub Daddy so I had to stop purchasing them. I'm not sure why it was falling apart but I did try different dish soaps with the new one I was sent and it was still pretty rough after a few weeks.

  • I love that these sponges can be used for so long and do not retain a smell. I like washing my dishes with hot water, the sponge will soften with hot water. This becomes a problem when I have something I need to scrub on the dish. The cold water just doesn't help with the scrubbing and the sponge being soft doesn't add support in the scrubbing. Overall I love the concept and I love these sponges, just wish I could scrub those harder parts with hot water.

  • literally the best

  • My teenage daughter made me buy these initially. Now I love them. Easy to use and clean.

  • I like it very much because it changes textures based on the temperature of the water. It doesn’t smell after washing and the water drains out of the sponge very quickly. I will definitely keep buying this product again

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    Honestly, this is a great product. The only thing I would change is maybe smaller sponges or find a way to add scents to the sponges.

  • Scrub daddy is my favorite sponge to use right now. The shape is so cute and it gets the job done. I will recommend this to anyone!

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    Maybe the durability

  • My boyfriend and I love scrub daddy! I was suspicious when he brought it home but it works really well without so much effort.

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    I haven’t seen it in a blue color yet

  • So durable and so cute!

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    I have no complaints!

  • Great price point and quality. New products never disappoint. The original Is strong enough to scrub without leaving scratches. It cleans easy and can be sanitized in a dishwasher cycle on the top rack. Holds up well