The Best Sponges for Dishes (Review) in 2020

Kicking off our list is this surprisingly high tech sponge by Scrub Daddy. Designed with temperature controlled technology, the sponges become firm when exposed to cold water, and soften as the temperature increases. This nifty feature makes these sponges the perfect option whether you’re scrubbing away baked-on food, or washing delicate wine glasses.

The sponges come in three different colors, making it easy to assign different sponges to different tasks, and avoid cross contamination. Their fun, smiley face design ensures the sponges are fun to use, and adds a splash of color to your sink. This friendly visage can be a great source of encouragement when it comes to getting kids to pitch in with the washing up. Each sponge is safe to use on a whole host of different surfaces, including glass, cast iron, stainless steel, non-stick coatings, chrome, copper, and even leather. This incredible versatility lends itself well not just to the kitchen, but other spots such as the bathroom or the car. Whatever you’re cleaning, you can rest assured that the sponge won’t leave any scratches behind. Each sponge can be used for up to eight weeks, thanks to its odor resisting technology. Finally, their ergonomic shape makes for a comfortable and easy grip, giving you 360 degree access to whatever you’re cleaning.

The next kitchen sponge to make our list is by Scotch-Brite. These non-scratch sponges are carefully designed to meet all your washing up needs. One one side, a gentle yet effective scouring pad cuts through grease and dirt with ease; on the other side, a soft sponge tackles glasses, plates, and cutlery. This handy design saves considerable room around the sink, giving you a less cluttered space to work with.

Each sponge is built to last, too, thanks to durable materials, backed by 3M. These gentle but effective textiles are also suitable for wiping down countertops, stoves, and even inside the oven. Once you’re done, they can be easily sanitised in a dishwasher or microwave. Just like the Scrub Daddy sponges above, they’re designed to be eschew odors, keeping your sink smelling fresher for longer. Overall, there’s a reason why this handy little sponge is the number one best selling scrubber on the market.

O-Cedar have also earned themselves a spot on our list, with these great value multi-purpose sponges. On one side, a powerful scrubber tackles grease and grime without leaving scratches, while on the other side an absorbent and durable sponge takes care of your day to day cleaning needs. The sponge features a unique rippled surface on its scrubber side, specially designed to life away dirt without much effort.

To help you save money, each sponge is built to last up to 20% longer than regular scrubbing sponges. All this adds up to a hardy and handy tool in any kitchen. If you have a lot of Teflon-coated equipment, this could be the perfect sponge for you. Its gentle scrubbing side is specially designed to clean off Teflon, without leaving behind any unwanted damage. Users have successfully used these sponges on everything from barbeque grills to baking pans, to countertops. They’re also great for keeping your stainless steel equipment in shining bright condition.

Based on their preternatural ability to lift dirt away from dishes without causing any damage, we’d say that the Magic Jetz scrubber has officially earned its moniker. This wear and tear resistant scrubber can be used time and time again, without becoming stained or discolored. It’s tough enough to tackle even baked on food, but gentle enough to avoid scratching your valuable surfaces. In fact, it’s suitable for use on many famously sensitive materials; copper, stainless steel, non-stick coatings, glass, porcelain, and even crystal.

Just one Jetz Scrubz sponge is built to last for several months, which makes them a pretty eco-friendly dishwashing solution. To keep the sponge sanitary between uses, simply pop it in the dishwasher – this removes any lingering bacteria. If you don’t have a dishwasher at hand, they can also be sanitized easily in a pot of boiling water. Users say that these long-lasting sponges are odor-proof, too, keeping your sink area smelling clean and fresh. 

Life Miracle have also earned themselves a spot on our list, with this impressive nano sponge. Made with durable Nanolon fiber, it can lift grease, grime, and dirt almost magnetically. In fact, this unique sponge is so good at cleaning that you’ll be able to wipe down surfaces using only water. This not only saves money on cleaning products, it also reduces the amount of potentially dangerous cleaning solutions you’ll need to keep your home safe and hygienic.

Like many of the sponges on our list, this Nanolon option is multi-purpose. On one side, super tough stitching makes for a tough scrubbing surface, allowing you to tackle greasy pots and pans with ease – all without leaving behind a single scratch. On the reverse side, an extra-thick layer of Nanolon fiber offers superior day to day cleaning. You can use your new sponge everywhere from the kitchen counter to delicate plates and glasses. This versatile sponge is a little bigger than many options on the market, too, allowing you to cover large surfaces in no time at all. When it’s time to clean smaller items, simply squeeze the compressible design down to the shape you require.

Lysol are a well-known name in the cleaning world, and they’ve channeled that expertise towards these impressively durable multi-purpose sponges. Each one is equipped with two distinct sides – one for scrubbing, and one for general cleaning. The scrubbing side has been carefully designed so as not to do damage to most pots, pans, and household surfaces. It features a wavy texture, which sweeps up tough dirt, grease, and grime.

These unique sponges also feature antibacterial protection, helping you to achieve a deeper clean. This technology also helps them to stay cleaner for longer, and keeps unpleasant odors at bay. This antimicrobial treatment also prevents mould and mildew from forming on the sponge. Each Lysol sponge is twice as durable as the equivalent cellulose sponge. Thanks to its soft and flexible material, each sponge is able to maintain its shape without cracking.

Scotch-Brite have earned themselves a second spot on our list with their excellent value all-purpose cleaning pads. Whether there’s a pile of dishes in the sink, or you’re wiping down kitchen surfaces, this handy sponge is the perfect tool for the job.

Each yellow cleaning pad can scrub through most foods and grease without leaving any scratches on your valuable kitchen equipment. Made with 3M materials, known for their durability, these sponges are made to last, too. Thanks to their soft yet grippy surfaces, the sponges are incredibly easy to hold during use. Users say that these powerful pads cut down on the time you’ll need to spend at the sink, freeing up your day for more interesting tasks. Their bright yellow design also adds a splash of color to any sink.

Finding their second spot on our list is Scrub Daddy, with this compact and versatile sponge set. Each sponge features two distinct sides – one for scrubbing through dirt and grease, the other for general cleaning up tasks. The powerful yet gentle scrubber side is guaranteed to remove tough grime without leaving any marks behind. On the flip side, a super absorbent sponge produces 60% more soap suds compared to the average sponge.

Like most Scrub Daddy products, these sponges also come equipped with nifty temperature controlled technology. In cold water, their firm and stiff, for a thorough scrub. Turn up the heat, and the sponge will soften to accommodate more delicate cleaning tasks. Each sponge is a distinct color, making it easy to assign each one to specific tasks, and avoid any cross contamination. They’re simple to care for, too – you can simply sanitize your sponge by placing it in the top rack of a dishwasher, or into the microwave for one minute while damp.

If you’re looking for a cleaning miracle, look no further than these microfiber sponges by superior performance. Each machine washable sponge is incredibly durable, allowing you to use it again and again. This is a great way to save yourself a little money, while doing your bit to produce less waste. The soft surface is easy to grip, and each sponge’s relatively large size is perfect for tackling big surfaces such as countertops and stoves.

The microfiber surface is super absorbent, so you’ll have plenty of suds at hand when it’s time to do the washing up. Thanks to the huge surface area of microfiber fabric, you can even wipe down surfaces without any cleaning products – just a little water. Customers say that the sponges are incredibly durable, and make the task of cleaning up that little bit easier.