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

  • Extremely functional, can get into the nooks and crannies of any dirty surface or object. Also lasts pretty long compared to other sponges.

  • LOVE Scrub Daddy and I literally just bought another this morning. (I prefer Scrub Mommy, she's better at dishes hehe) I even got my parents onto them.

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    More shapes! Pastel colors?

  • The marketing for this was amazingly good. I got it before I seen it blow up on social media and I been loving it for a long time. I stopped using other sponges and I only get this one. I like that it lasts better than the other ones and it comes in different shapes and sizes.

  • I love this stupid sponge. It's exactly the right amount of adorable and durable. One of my top kitchen pet peeves is when softer sponges start to shred on hard grease build up; Scrub Daddy is wayyy sturdier than other brands and never shreds.

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    I love their special edition sponges and wish they would make about a gazillion more. That's my only note lol.

  • Such a fun smiley scrubby!! Easy to use for multipurpose cleaning. Gentle and free of abrasive materials.

  • After using scrub daddy our household cannot go back to any other sponge. There’s no funky scent and the “mouth” opening helps us cleans spoons and knives easily. We’ve used scrub mommy and daddy and we do prefer the scrub mommy because there’s a soft side on the opposing face and that eases our mind from scratching delicates plates and glasses. Highly recommend and it’s cute to store in your sink.

  • best sponge! never smalls and works great

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    i prefer the square versions over the face ones

  • These sponges were in a condo we rented and I added these to my amazon cart before we went home. They work INCREDIBLY well! They have different versions for additional surfaces as well. They hold up really well, much better than traditional sponges.

  • Wonderful! The best & longest lasting sponges I’ve ever used. Their wet duster is also amazing. All products are great! Can’t recommend enough!

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    The only feedback I have is that it can be hard to find the specific product you want at the store because certain things are always sold out.

  • I use this sponge every day!

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    Super durable, would definitely recommend to others. This is a kitchen essential!

  • The absolute best sponge created. Doesn’t crumble. Only sponge I will ever use from now on.

  • There is no other sponge I will buy. I love every single sponge daddy product and swear by their sponges. I’m partial to the scrub mommy mainly because it’s pink but the best part is it never smells. All my other sponges start getting gross a few weeks in but I’ve used this sponge for months with no odor.

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    The absolute best sponge do not hesitate it will be your favorite thing!

  • Love this sponge for tough stuck on jobs. Actually have trouble finding them around where I live as I live in a small town. But I actually try to buy a few when they are in stock.

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    Have a better supply in smaller towns.

  • My fam and I love scrub daddy. They last a long time and get any stains off our dishes!

  • This little guy works great for scrubbing dishes as well as general, overall cleaning around the house. Unlike some other sponges, this one never gets smelly or slimy. Just a quick rinse is all that's needed to keep it fresh.

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    I'm glad they're available in different colors. We have several in our house--different colors for different rooms and uses.

  • I love the cute smiley face design and useful holes for dish washing, but I don’t know if it’s worth the extra expensive over store brand sponges. I found it falls apart and leaves yellow chunks of sponge all over your dishes, which is an issue I don’t usually have with other sponges.

  • Really cool that it changes hardness and softness depending on the water.

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    The 'mouth part' of the scrub daddy is a bit thin at the ends which makes it vulnerable to tearing. After a while it looses a lot of yellow fibres and you know you need a new one.

  • Ingenious product that our house can't live without! Love the seasonal themes you do as well - we have the halloween ghost as well as the original Scrub Daddy.

  • This was an impulse buy but was pleasantly surprised when it arrived and I experienced how great a job it does.

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    Give it a try. It lasts a long time and works well.