Scrub Daddy reviews and discussion

4.7

96% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Odor‑resistant, hygienic material
  • Scratch‑free, effective scrubbing
  • Clever, ergonomic smile design
  • Versatile, innovative lineup
  • Occasional shedding or tearing
  • Bulky, awkward round shape
  • Food trapping in open pores
  • Softens in hot water limits bite

Scrub Daddy earns glowing reviews for making cleaning faster and more effective—its FlexTexture sponges cut through baked‑on grime without scratching, resist odors, and last longer than typical sponges—while some reviews note durability can wane (shedding, tearing, softening) and the hot/cold firmness can be inconvenient for those who wash in hot water. Reviews also praise the versatile lineup (Scrub Mommy, Dish Daddy, Power Paste, Damp Duster) and the utensil‑friendly smile design, but mention bulkiness, food trapping, and sustainability concerns as recurring drawbacks.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,675 reviews and posts

  • Top product! I love it!

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  • I absolutely love the Scrub Daddy. Even though it is quite course I find it doesn't scratch whatever I happen to clean. My Scrub Daddy has lasted quite a long time. I use it on the kitchen sink and stove cook top for a wonderful shine. I use the pink Scrub Daddy {Mummy) for all my delicate cleaning. Between the two of them I have no need for any other sponges.

  • I was surprised by how effective this little sponge is. It cleans really well, dries fast and makes dishes way easier. Fun design + actually useful. Took one star off just because it wears a bit with time, but overall I loved it!

  • Scrub Daddy has honestly changed how I clean around the house. The sponge feels sturdy and lasts much longer than the cheap ones I used to buy. I love that it stays firm in cold water for tougher scrubbing, but softens in warm water for gentler cleaning — it’s actually a clever design that works. It doesn’t scratch my pans or glassware, which is a big plus. The smiley face design seemed gimmicky at first, but it’s actually practical — I can clean utensils and glasses really easily with it. The only drawback is that they cost more than regular sponges, and after a while, they can start to hold odors if you don’t sanitize them. Still, they’re fun, effective, and worth keeping stocked at home.

  • The first time I used it, I was skeptical. A smiling, bright yellow face promising to clean everything? Sounded like marketing hype. But the moment I ran it under cold water and felt it firm up, I realized this wasn’t a regular sponge. Cold water meant scrubbing power for stuck-on messes, and warm water made it soft and gentle for delicate surfaces.

    Received a free product from Scrub Daddy
  • I share my scrub daddy with 5 housemates and this sponge cleans all the mess we make on our pots and pans! Even food from a week ago was able to get cleaned using the Scrub Daddy! I love all of the different applicators and how versatile they are.

  • We've been using Scrub Daddy for 2-3 years now, much after we learned about it on Shark Tank, and I love it. It's easy to hold and use, and very useful for scrubbing so many different things. I don't have much else to say about it, other than it's great!

  • Scrub Daddy and Scrub Mommy are amazing sponges. They work so well at removing food and grime without damaging pots or pans. They really make doing the dishes and cleaning a lot easier. They’re definitely a product that’s a necessity in my household. The designs are great too.

  • Scrub Daddy's work so well & they look so cute on my counter. I love their seasonal & limited edition colors & designs.

  • Scrub Daddy is an okay sponge, but it doesn't clean any better than the average two-sided sponges I buy at the grocery store. I bought four Scrub Daddy scrubbers and I've been using them over the last year but I find they don't soften in water as much as I would like and they tend to scratch the items I use them on. If you had a tough surface with hard stains, these might work well for you but, for me, I wasn't impressed.

  • Let's be honest. Cleaning dishes is kind of dull. So what could be better to cheer up the experience than a sponge with huge smile? 🙂 It's sponge like, gets the job done, and seems to last well. Plus, apparently you can put it in the dishwasher to keep it clean. What's not to like?

  • It really is just a sponge to me... Great fun option but nothing special!

  • Worked well, the texture and function capabilities while changing in water temperatures did not seem to work in my case.

  • I don't even need to review this, I feel like by now everyone can agree the scrub daddy sponges are extremely well made for their function. I hate washing dishes, but at least the scrub daddy sponge makes it easier to do and he does so with a cute little smile.

  • This is just a great brand, their sponges work so so well. They're a bit more expensive but definitely worth it.

  • Does anyone NOT love a scrub daddy? These are the best and you can’t convince me otherwise!

  • I absolutely love scrub daddy. I have used sponges for years and none compare. I like the ones with the soft side and the scrub side, it makes it versatile for many things. I really like that they make the scrub mommy without the dyes

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  • Never thought I'd be writing a review for a cleaning sponge- but I'm in my 30's and here we are! And that's simply because Scrub Daddy makes me smile when I see it, and also works better than other sponges we've tried. It's also been great to see these pop up at Costco- that's always a win to buy in bulk and have accessible.

  • Finally purchased the original Scrub Daddy sponge after seeing so many TikTok videos from actual cleaning services that vouch for this product. Not to mention it's one of the show Shark Tank's best-selling items in the program's history. I purchased from Amazon and got 4 sponges for $19 as well as a sink caddy. I was surprised at how large the sponges actually were so that made me feel better about the cost. And I was happy that clearly identified on the box it stated how the sponge is kind of a two-for-one in that when dry or slightly wet the texture is very hard/firm and good for scrubbing harder messes, but when wet the bristles soften and become safer for softer items. I've been using the same sponge for about 3 weeks now and it's held up great and works with both liquid dish soap as well as powder soap. The caddy is a must and is so discreet in the sink. I may order the Scrub Daddy handle for the sponge to see if I like that better than actually holding the sponge with my hand, but overall it's a simple, great product that does the job better than those traditional little rectangle sponges.