4.7
96% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Scrub Daddy
4.7 • 2,674 Reviews
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4.7
96% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
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.
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Scrub Daddy is a household hero! This sponge's durability is unmatched, taking on cleaning challenges like a champ. Its smiley design isn't just cute; it's functional, providing excellent grip and scrubbing power. While its firmness aids in tough messes, a touch more flexibility for intricate spaces would be ideal. Nonetheless, its longevity is mind-blowing, outlasting most sponges. From dishes to surfaces, it's a reliable go-to. What truly shines is its ability to stay effective for an extended period, making it a cost-effective and efficient cleaning companion that earns a top spot in any cleaning arsenal.

It’s the perfect scrub, when you wet it turn soft, can fit anywhere to clean. I think it scrubs so good that places where I scrub is shine now. Will recommended and will buy it again. I know they have more shapes and sizes scrubs that I’m willing to try it too. But overall is an excellent product.

I LOVE scrub daddy. we have used this brand for years, a one scrub daddy can last a year literally ! I love that they come out with seasonal shapes as well.

Been using scrub daddies for several months now. Unrivalled for cleaning almost everything. They go soft in hot water for gentle cleaning and abrasive in cold water for tougher cleaning jobs. Handy eye holes for grip. Comes in lots of different colours for identification of different jobs.

3y ago
Scrub Daddy sponges are awesome. I love how they've managed to create a super functional product that is also cute, makes cleaning just a bit more fun :). The holiday special launches, like the adorable Halloween character sponges, have been my absolute favorite (see pic of the ghost one). They also last forever, and can be easily cleaned and renewed if needed by running it with your dishes in the dishwasher

I love the scrub Mommy and the Scrub Daddy! Those two products are durable. I docked a “star” because the rectangle ones I use for washing dishes were NOT durable.

Literally the best sponge ever. I'm moving into a new apartment before college and I've been using this not only for the dishes, but also scrubbing some stubborn marks off the floor (with 2 separate sponges of course). Overall, this has been a lifesaver for home cleaning.

3y ago
Absolutely love the dish sponges. They are so durable and dry quickly. Being able to toss it in the dishwasher is literally the cherry on top. I buy colors that I like so it’s aesthetically pleasing in my kitchen. I always recommend to people when I see them using a regular sponge.

4y ago
I love this brand and I don't know why. Maybe the smile (or angry) face makes the chore of doing dishes bearable... dare I say, nice. They fit perfectly but I hear Vanessa's smaller scrubbers are great (if you know, you know). Only one product didn't work for me: the scrubbers with the eraser sponge on one side. Because it's not flexible, it doesn't do a great job.

1y ago
absolutely love the Scrub Daddy! It’s hands down the best cleaning sponge I’ve ever used. The unique texture changes with water temperature, firm in cold water for tough scrubbing and soft in warm for gentle cleaning. It never scratches surfaces, even on non-stick pans, yet gets rid of grime easily. Plus, it doesn’t hold on to odors like regular sponges. The ergonomic smiley face design isn’t just cute, t’s functional too. The eyes give you a good grip and the mouth cleans spoons perfectly. Highly recommend this to anyone who wants a durable, versatile, and odor-resistant sponge.

1y ago
I absolutely love the Scrub Mommy Gift Pack! Each sponge is brightly colored and has that iconic smiley face that instantly brightens up my kitchen. The dual-sided design is genius—the scrubby side tackles tough messes like baked-on gunk, while the soft side is perfect for gentle dishwashing or wiping down counters. They last longer than any sponge I’ve used, and they don’t get smelly like other brands. The fact that they’re cute enough to gift makes this pack a total win. I’ve already bought extras to give to friends for housewarming gifts. Highly recommend!

1y ago
I will always go back to scrub daddy! I can wash any dish without scratching the surface or ruining the material of a cast iron pan. I love the variety with the handheld and the option to use a scrubber. It works perfectly well in conjunction with the Power Paste!

1y ago
I recently started using the Scrub Daddy sponge, and I’m genuinely impressed. It cleans dishes extremely well without scratching, and the texture changes with water temperature — firm in cold, soft in warm. What I love most is how easily it rinses clean, even after scrubbing off sticky dough. Unlike regular sponges, food particles don’t get stuck in it, so it stays fresh and odor-free much longer. It's durable, doesn’t fall apart, and even looks cheerful at the sink. Definitely a game changer for kitchen cleaning!

1y ago
I refused to try scrub daddy because it seemed silly to use a sponge that is more expensive! But I was wrong! It’s so worth it!! I will only use scrub daddy’s now. Works great on sourdough

1y ago
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great Sponge – Best One I've Used! Scrub Daddy is hands down the best sponge I've tried. It lasts significantly longer than most other brands and holds its shape really well, even after heavy use. I love how it doesn’t get that gross smell and stays firm or soft depending on the water temperature. Makes cleaning way easier – definitely worth it!

1y ago
Scrub daddys are the BEST sponges out there. They feel coarse at first but once wet they soften up- but are still harsh enough to actually scrub grime away. Bonus that they come in so many cute colors and variations.

1y ago
Scrub Daddy sponges are a game changer in the dish washing section! Every aspect of the design serves a purpose. For example the smile opening makes it easy to scrub utensils like spoons and forks. The abrasive material makes it really easy to clean hard to remove material on dishes especially gunk on pans. I'm also loving the newer Scrub Mommy because who doesn't love a cute pink smiley face!


2y ago
I love this little scrubber, it doesn’t hold and trap food and smells like conventional sponges. It’s round shape fits in your hand perfectly. But alltho it lasts longer than a sponge it is a little pricey

2y ago
These things are amazing. They are the next best thing to the wired sponges. They don’t damage my pots and they get up nearly every hard stain / food residue. We use the scrub daddies for multiple things like removing stickers, cleaning things like counters, oven, grill, and floor, as well as the obvious our dishes. They are worth the money, they hold their shape for a long time, they take seconds to absorb water and depending on the water will depend on its texture. Warm water makes it soft and easy to manipulate and cold water make its tough and you can use the thickness to really put in the elbow grease.

2y ago
Poor fella has had enough. He made 2 months, but after checking on him I'm sure he looks a little depressed. I fear it's just a matter of time. Not his normal happy smiley self.
