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

  • Two words: classic product. This may be preaching to the choir, but I love my Scrub Daddy sponge. The smiling face makes dish washing a lot less boring than it would be otherwise. Not to mention, the design inspires a lot of creativity. I have created a couple of custom Scrub Daddy sponges for fun. It's just a really funny product that needs very little words to recommend. : ))

  • How did I know I'd give 5-star reviews to cleaning products 😅 I always have a Scrub Daddy in my kitchen and laundry. The product changes based on the temperature of the water as well - so, firmer for heavy scrubbing when run under cold water, and softer for light scrubbing in warmer water.

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    The entire family is very large (from Scrub Mommy's to Dish Daddy's). Note: There are also colorant-free Scrub Daddys available.

  • I have no idea how scrub Daddy does it but - I’m never going back. Best cleaning sponge, ever. Period. Gets all the crusties in all the nooks & crannies. Love.

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  • It has Daddy in the name, what more do you want? Reminds me of the sponge commercial episode from New Girl. These sponges are very durable, work a long time, and absorbent. I'm a freak about cleaning dishes and the Scrub Daddy satisfies my OCD. I like that the mouth area is good for scrubbing spoons.

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    Love it as is.

  • 10/10 would recommend 100 times over. Great product that I buy over and over. How can you not smile while doing your dishes when this guy is smiling right back at ya 🤝🥰

  • The Halloween line and their Power Paste TikTok videos had me RUNNING to their website. When I need to deep clean something (think shower, sink, wall, etc.) I attach some brushes that I found off of Amazon to my drill, wet them a bit, dip into the Power Paste, and can clean anything both well and efficiently. I don't use the sponges as much as I should - to be fair, sponges gross me out a little. If I reach for any sponge, I reach for my ghost or Frankenstein Scrub Daddy.

  • It's a great sponge, they last a while and don't really smell! So i'd call that a win.

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    A black version would be cool to hide food stains

  • Scrub Daddy (and Mommy) is by far my absolute favorite sponge. It’s replaced not only my run-of-the-mill sponge, but is also an excellent replacement for steel wool when cleaning stainless steel pans. I can’t remember the last time I bought a regular sponge.

  • Scrubs my dishes very well.

  • These are very effective. However, I worry the shedding of plastic may be making the plastic problem in the oceans worse than it is already. And the condition our seas are in is pretty awful because of us. I am personally horrified that plastic is in our bodies and the bodies of countless other species.

  • You would be surprised that there are levels of performance in the sponge space, but oh wow these work well. I’m loyal to the original model for daily dish duty, and have converted people that have stayed at my house after they have tried it in my kitchen. And they last forever, even with regular trips through the dishwasher for sanitizing.

  • The ultimate hero in the kitchen... They last for SO long and really can clean anything!

  • I exclusively use Scrub Daddy/Mommy. I always have extra under my sink. They are cute, work beyond well and are durable.

  • Lasts a decent period of time before it becomes useless. I’ll try the natural ones eventually.

  • As a university student, I hate hate hate washing my dishes. Having a scrub daddy and scrub mommy in the house made washing the dishes so simple. Very quick and efficient. Do not scratch plates. Worth the money.

  • this product is game changer for someone like me who hates to do the dishes! Scrub Duddy is super simple and amazing at getting rid of tough stains! Love