# Sponges that last

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/home/sponge/lasts-long/
Category: Home > Kitchen sponge. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 220 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Jul 2012 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which sponge lasts the longest?

**Short answer:** Scrub Daddy Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Sponge has the best record for lasting: 31 of 36 shoppers said it held up for weeks or longer. The other two Scrub Daddy sponges come next, Scrub Daddy Original FlexTexture Scrubber at 29 of 37 and Scrub Daddy Sponge Daddy at 28 of 37. Scotch-Brite Zero Scratch Scrub Sponge has the weakest record here at 32 of 52, even though more shoppers weighed in on it than on any other sponge.

**What stands out:** All three Scrub Daddy sponges beat both Scotch-Brite sponges here, and they also draw praise for not getting smelly, in 22% to 30% of their reviews.

## Ranking (shoppers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Lasts | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scrub Daddy Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Sponge | 31 of 36 | 86% | yes |
| 2 | Scrub Daddy Original FlexTexture Scrubber | 29 of 37 | 78% | yes |
| 3 | Scrub Daddy Sponge Daddy | 28 of 37 | 76% | yes |
| 4 | Scotch-Brite Zero Scratch Scrub Sponge | 32 of 52 | 62% | yes |
| 5 | Scotch-Brite Scrub Dots Non-Scratch Sponge | 9 of 14 | 64% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Scrub Daddy Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Sponge

A firm scrubbing side and a soft sponge side in one. 75% of reviews say it lasts, 45% praise how it scrubs and 22% say it doesn't get smelly. 15% say it fell apart.

- Praised for: Scrubs well (45%), Doesn't smell (23%), Good value (13%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Scrub Daddy Original FlexTexture Scrubber

The smiley-face original, which the brand says firms up in cold water and softens in warm. 58% praise how it scrubs and 30% say it doesn't get smelly, while 25% say it fell apart and 8% find it pricey.

- Praised for: Scrubs well (58%), Doesn't smell (30%), Safe on surfaces (10%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 3. Scrub Daddy Sponge Daddy

18% call this pack good value and 30% say the sponges don't get smelly. 28 of 37 said they held up for weeks, while 25% say they came apart.

- Praised for: Scrubs well (48%), Doesn't smell (30%), Good value (18%)
- Complaints: Too expensive (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Scotch-Brite Zero Scratch Scrub Sponge

More shoppers weighed in on this sponge than on any other here (52), and the results are mixed at 32 of 52. 33% say it fell apart, while 13% say it didn't scratch their dishes or counters. Reviews copied from Scotch-Brite's site are far less happy at 1 of 17, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Scrubs well (30%), Good value (13%), Safe on surfaces (13%)
- Complaints: Gets smelly (3%), Doesn't scrub (3%)
- Reports counted: 61

### 5. Scotch-Brite Scrub Dots Non-Scratch Sponge

A smaller group weighed in, and 9 of 14 said it held up. 33% praise how it scrubs and 20% say it didn't scratch, but 33% say it fell apart.

- Praised for: Scrubs well (33%), Safe on surfaces (20%), Doesn't smell (13%)
- Reports counted: 15

## Questions

**Which sponge doesn't fall apart fast?**

Scrub Daddy Scrub Mommy Dual-Sided Sponge has the best record (31 of 36), followed by Scrub Daddy Original FlexTexture Scrubber (29 of 37) and Scrub Daddy Sponge Daddy (28 of 37).

**Is Scrub Daddy worth the price?**

For lasting, shoppers here mostly say yes. All three Scrub Daddy sponges did better than the two Scotch-Brite sponges, though price comes up in 8% of Scrub Daddy Original FlexTexture Scrubber reviews and 5% of Scrub Daddy Sponge Daddy reviews.

**Do Scotch-Brite sponges fall apart?**

Some shoppers say so. 33% of Scotch-Brite Zero Scratch Scrub Sponge reviews and 33% of Scotch-Brite Scrub Dots Non-Scratch Sponge reviews say it fell apart or wore out fast. Still, 32 of 52 said the Zero Scratch sponge held up.

**How can I make a sponge last longer?**

Rinse it well, squeeze out the water and let it dry between uses. Save the scrub side for stuck-on food rather than every dish. Swap it for a new one once it starts to tear, crumble or smell.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/