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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

2,681 reviews and posts

  • I think it's so cool that a guy invented a highly effective engineered polymer foam scrubber and named it "Scrub Daddy." The basic idea is that the sponge is stiff and abrasive when cold and soft when hot. The basic-er idea is that it's a sponge that looks like a face and is called Scrub Daddy. (Or Scrub Mommy. We have both scrub parents at my house.) I actually never use Scrub Daddy cold. When I wash dishes, I'm committed to maximum heat at all time. In the skin-melting method, the Scrub Daddy is very effective. An extra perk is that it doesn't get gross and stinky like regular sponges. After a while, Scrub Daddy does look worse for the wear and its time to let him retire. Every time I toss a Scrub Daddy in the trash, I do feel a bit sad. He's still smiling, though.

  • My kid encouraged this purchase because he liked the design. Cute and works well for a sponge.

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    It was fine compared to other sponges. But still, not amazing and I will stick to my Tawashi scrubbers and Swedish cloths. I like the tawashi lasts forever and cleans up easily and it much classier looking in my counter.

  • I bought one because of the hype. I don’t hate it and do use it fairly often, but really I don’t know what the hype was about. When it’s dry it’s too scratchy, but wet regardless of temp, it’s typically too soft. I have never been a fan of sponges and prefer a brush and this didn’t make me change my mind on that.

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    It doesn’t really need to improve, it just wasn’t for me. A positive is that it seems to hold up much longer/better than a typical sponge. If you’re on the fence, stick with your preferred cleaning device. If you don’t have a preference, check this out just to say you did. I dunno, it’s your life.

  • Great! Wasn't using it right at first with the water temp but got it locked down now!!

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    Love it!!

  • I'm obsessed with Scrub Daddy - everything from the product to the CEO to the branding & social media. Everything they said was right, the kitchen sponge needed an upgrade, and I love they they're having fun with something a bit drab. It's the little things!

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    Make some non-gendered sponges - Scrub Person, Scrub Parent, Scrub Creature, etc.!

  • Great sponge-I LOVE that it already has soap in it. It’s also dishwasher safe (or at least I think it is…) and it’s super duper cute.

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  • I love the way the sponge maintains it shape and the way it cleans. What I truly like is the smile on the face of the sponge!!

  • These are cool! I like the happy face design and they are actually pretty powerful. The only thing is they are still sponges so they can smell kibble any other scrubbing sponge but I do agree that they have proven to be more durable in my experience!

  • I love these little guys! Besides just being kind of cheeky and funny branding in an unexpected aisle, these things WORK. I'm not sure what magic is in the original Scrub Daddy, but they work so well especially on really grungy dishes with burnt-on yuck. Taking a star off because they disintegrate too quickly and the holes for the eyes and mouth stretch out and fall apart. But it's so cute while it lasts.

  • Not going to lie I was wheeled into buying one of these scrubs when I saw the shark tank pitch on TV. I will say that the scrub itself is very useful for cleaning spoons especially when you can stick it into the mouth part

  • This company changed the dishwashing sponge game. I appreciate the technology of this product that allows it to take on different textures, depending upon the temperature of the water. I also find it to be very durable and to last much longer than traditional sponges.

  • In this house, we stan Scrub Daddy. I love the fact that their products truly work just as they say, and can get the tough stuck on stuff off without having to put in too much elbow grease. Such a great product!

  • What a great idea for a dish cleaner. First of all, he's adorable. It's so useful that it gets soft when it's in hot water. The mouth for spoons/forks is an advertised feature, but did you also know the eyes are great for washing chopsticks? (but you look psychotic doing it)

  • I absolutely love these innovative sponges for all of my dish, pot, and pan cleaning needs. They are far superior to traditional sponges, and I find that they also last much longer, helping to justify the higher price tag.

  • Look, there's no reason to reinvent the wheel. Scrub Daddy simply is the best sponge on the market. I hate doing the dishes but these get all the food and crusty stuff off no problem, making the task pretty tolerable.

  • I've never found a better sponge, I always come back to Scrub Daddy. It just works better than all the competition. It gets food off dishes so well and is extremely easy to clean. I'll be a customer for a long time.

  • Every and any cleaning, professional or enthusiast knows that the scrub that is the best sponge and only one that you need for all of your dishes and cleaning around the house. It’s really gets in and gets all the grease and crime and scrubs effortlessly.

  • I have been using Scrub Daddy for years now. It is the only kitchen sponge I will buy! It cleans so well, is very durable, and holds it shape. The design is so unique and I can see why it is so popular and successful.

  • The world is obsessed with scrub daddy, one of the best out there. This isn’t just a normal sponge. Has great texture to remove anything off your dirty dishes, and that smile? Has many purposes to use, great to clean off utensils.