Keep Scrub Daddy Sponges Off Your Counter With A Space-Saving Amazon Find

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It's cute, smiley, and one of the most iconic "Shark Tank" products that are still on the market today. The Scrub Daddy has made dishwashing and kitchen clean-up slightly less of a chore for plenty of households. The only problem? It's not exactly easy to store. Sure, you could leave it on the side of your sink or on the counter, but then it's taking up valuable space. Plus, the sponge doesn't dry quickly when it's lying on its side, which can make it more likely to grow bacteria and start smelling bad. If space is at a premium in your kitchen and you're looking for somewhere better to stash your Scrub Daddy between uses, the Discount Parts Direct Stainless Steel Sponge Holder may be for you. 

Designed specifically for Scrub Daddy and Scrub Mommy sponges, the $8 holder has two prongs to hold the sponge where the smiley face's eyes are, along with a cut-out smiling mouth to match. It's made of stainless steel and has a suction cup back, so you can attach it inside your sink or anywhere there's a smooth surface. "It's so nice not having a sponge cluttering up the sink or countertop anymore, and it's honestly just so cute," one reviewer wrote. Besides keeping the sink area tidy, others praised the holder for being durable, easy to clean, and more hygienic. Overall, it has an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 400 reviews, with relatively few complaints about the suction cup not adhering properly.

Attaching the Scrub Daddy sponge holder to a sink is pretty straightforward. Simply clean and dry the surface, and then push the suction cup onto the sink's wall. However, if you want it to adhere better, you can add a bit of petroleum jelly to the suction cup, as suggested by the manufacturer. Unless you have a textured stone or hammered copper sink, it should stick. Some reviewers with porcelain sinks have said the holder has held up well on theirs, as have people with stainless steel sinks.

Maybe the idea of keeping your Scrub Daddy in the sink doesn't appeal to you — after all, anytime you turn on the faucet, the sponge may get wet, or it may be tricky to get the sponge out after you've filled the sink with dishes. You can use the holder elsewhere in the kitchen, bathroom, or utility area. Just remember that it won't stick to textured surfaces, including painted walls or frosted glass. But it will adhere to the side of a refrigerator, a tiled backsplash, or the smooth glass door of a shower stall. Put the holder where you use your Scrub Daddy the most so it's always within easy reach (and dry) when you have a mess to clean up. And once your Scrub Daddy or Mommy has reached the end of its usable life, don't forget to recycle it through the brand's rewards program.