If you want a soap-dispensing dish brush that actually works without squirting out too much soap, this is the one. The included stand is a small detail that makes a big difference in keeping your sink area tidy.
What holds up
Sturdiest brush head of all wands tested by Serious Eats
One-touch soap dispensing, never accidentally over-squirts
Comes with a stand so it drip-dries without taking up counter space
Keeps hands away from dirty dishwater
What to know
Replacement heads can be hard to find locally
Bristle head may wear down faster than a traditional sponge
Higher upfront cost than a basic dish brush
Expert verdict
This bristled brush had the sturdiest head of all the wands I tested. Dispensing soap was easy, and I never accidentally squirted out too much. I especially liked that it came with a stand, so it could drip-dry on the counter without taking up too much space.
There's a little cut-out in the center, through which you can slide a dish brush, so there's a lot of storage bang for your buck for such a small tool.
This is the smartest sink caddy for anyone who wants fewer items cluttering the counter. The integrated soap pump is genuinely useful, not just a gimmick.
What holds up
Combines soap dispenser and sponge holder in one compact footprint
The design appealed to the part of me that loves multi-functional items: The holder contains a basin filled with soap, atop which sits the sponge. Press down on the top, and a spout that reaches into the soap basin releases just the right amount of soap onto your sponge.
Every dish brush works better with the right soap, and Dawn Platinum Plus is the one the community and experts keep coming back to. The bottom-dispensing cap-free design is a genuine upgrade over older Dawn bottles.
What holds up
Aced grease-cutting tests, washed stemware after greasy cookware with no streaks
Billowy suds lasted for an entire load of dishes in GH testing
Cap-free bottom-dispensing design, no tilting or fiddling
Budget-friendly at around $0.17 per ounce
What to know
Contains colorants (blue dye)
Scent is synthetic, not naturally derived
Not the most eco-friendly formula
Expert verdict
We were amazed that Dawn could have gotten even better. It aced our grease-cutting test, and we even washed stemware after greasy cookware without any streaks or residue. The billowy suds lasted for an entire load of dishes.
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Dawn cuts grease and cleans so well that it's the budget-friendly gold standard we hold others to in our tests. In fact, you'll likely find a bottle at each sink in our GH Test Kitchen and Kitchen Appliances Lab, too.
If you've switched to bar dish soap for eco reasons, this is the holder that makes it actually work. Silicone drains better than ceramic or plastic, and it won't crack or chip.
What holds up
Silicone construction allows full moisture drainage and airflow
Prevents mushy, waterlogged soap bottom
Flexible and easy to clean
Compact footprint at the kitchen sink
What to know
Only works with bar soap, not liquid
Silicone can attract lint and dust
Limited aesthetic variety compared to ceramic options
Expert verdict
The best allow excess moisture to drip away completely, preserving a pristine bar of soap.
Last year I switched to bar soap for washing dishes. My motivations were environmental, but now I find solid soap almost preferable to liquid dish soap for removing grease and food residue from my dinnerware.
Scrub Daddy is the sponge the community keeps recommending for good reason, it genuinely changes texture based on water temperature, which no other sponge does. Pair it with a good soap dish and you've got the complete sink setup.
What holds up
FlexTexture foam: firm in cold water for scrubbing, soft in warm water for delicate items
Eye holes allow easy gripping; mouth cleans both sides of utensils
Rinses clean and dries quickly to minimize bacteria and odor
Safe for non-stick surfaces when used with warm water
What to know
Thick grooves can be too aggressive for stemware
More expensive per sponge than basic cellulose options
May not reach tight corners of square baking dishes
Expert verdict
The original Scrub Daddy is thick with deep, generous grooves. It's a bit much for your favorite stemware, but it does a knockout job with crudded-up pots and pans.
Both Scrub Daddy and Scrub Mommy are made of FlexTexture foam, which stiffens in cold water for tough scrubbing and softens in warm or hot water for a gentler clean. They both scrub without scratching.
Notice that recently there are mini green sponge particles on all my dishes panicking I've ingested so much plastic lol.. what are we using as a healthy sponge or dish washing opinion???
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