What is the Best Kitchen Sponge? 

I've hit peak 40's watching videos about sponges now.

I think Lisa did a test on sponges a while back. This was the sponge she recommended too. I have it say, y’all are right. It’s a great sponge.

To each their own. I personally use and have used the Dobie (the yellow 2" sponge with mesh) sponge for over 20 years and is my go-to sponge.

What I love, is when I search "American's test kitchen sponge," the very first result is the Amazon store link so I can buy it easily. Because I'm in Australia, this is very useful.

I took their recommendation and bought the winner a few months ago. I'm very happy with it. It's very durable!

I use what they use in commercial kitchens: stainless steel scrubbers! I use them more lightly on non-stick surfaces. I haven't had any problems. They clean up well, do a great job quickly and last forever. Sponges harbour germs! I use sponges where they do the best job only.

Nice, I'm just going to *soak this in.*

Not sure if these are only available in Canada but the "World's Best Pot Scrubber" is remarkable. Rugged and abrasive but safe on non-stick. If I recall correctly it's made from recycled plastic bottles (could be wrong). I think made in eastern europe somewhere.

I'm so glad to see that the scrub daddy was a loser. I will try the O Cedar. After the episode on shark tank of them accusing the scrubbie duplicating the logo of the scrub daddy I was done with the show and the product. The scrub daddy looks very similar to soft scrub which had been out for decades. Anyway happy to see the results. Thanks for posting!

I didn’t hear a length of life for any sponge. How long should you use them before you need to get a new one? Can you disinfect them and extend their life?

Same winner as last time! I love this sponge and ATK! Thank you for your testing!

Love the sponge winner. Gotta say on a totally random note - I miss Julia’s upturned collars... They’re her signature - along with being a top chef & presenter, obviously. They suit her 100%. Either way, her choice, and no idea why I’m stanning a collar! For what it’s worth, I’m also loving all the new content and accessibility options too...

I use Scrunge sponges in my kitchen. Nice to know that they won your test. I find that all the things you pointed out about the are true. I especially like the ease of cleaning. 😊

We call the O cedar sponge the Vileda scrunge in Canada. Love it!

They’ve already done this. They’ve already chosen the O-Cedar. This isn’t new for ATK.

You know the world is back to normal when sponges 🧽 get reviewed 😎

Been using the O-Cedar now for at least over a year after seeing a similar test. It is similar to the Scotch-Brite, but cleans up easier whenever food gets into it.

Did I miss it? But it would have been nice to have information on how to keep them sanitized and how long they should be used.

Not surprised the o'cedar came out on top. From what's available right now, it's my choice. But what I miss are the sponges that have a sponge material that doesn't compress as much (similar to the sponge material on a car washing sponge). That way, they hold more soapy bubbles, so you are apt to use less soap. Those are harder to find right now.

I have the O-cedar sponge, works great.

I personally love my Scrub Daddy! What they didn't cover was how long it lasts. What they also didn't cover is bacteria build up. You know, that stinky smell you get after a short period of time?! My Scrub Daddy keeps going and going and going. It resists bacteria and does not hold on to food particles. I'll never go back to anything else. No, I don't receive compensation of any kind, for saying this. Just really love my Scrub Daddy and Scrub Mommy. 😃

I grew up with terrible cellulose sponges but I've been using the non-cellulose sponges (blue wavy one) since their incarnation around the early 2000s iirc. I SWEAR by them and am shocked at how hard they remain to find in stores despite being so superior to their cellulose competition, which so many seem stubborn to "modernize" away from because it's not what they've used most of their lives. My roommates in particular are so weird, they would rather use a cellulose sponge or even just a washcloth, both of which STINK up the entire kitchen and your hands within a day or two of use and possess inferior absorbency, scrubbing properties and become hard, brittle and compressed as well as fall apart over time. The non-cellulose sponges smell neutral after even a month of use and scrub and absorb so well it's night and day. Plus they hold their shape indefinitely and don't become all stiff and crunchy when they're dry. Even on this ATK video, I was skeptical they would pay attention to these points and I am sad to say my suspicions were confirmed. Oh well, no one's perfect but hopefully one day the masses will catch on and cellulose sponges will finally go the way of the dinosaur...

i dont know if she was being sarcastic or not but it really was more important than alot of other items they have done. i love and will watch everyone of these. but a kitchen sponge is something 75%+ ppl use every day. i will never be able to afford a $125 knife or a $200 blender. but i use my walmart knock off kitchen sponge 3-5 times a day. and when it cant or shouldn't be in the kitchen anymore it goes to the bathroom or out in the garage for the guys to use on the outdoor furniture or wheels. i wish they would do the dawn power wash. i have some, husband wanted to try it, i have found i dont use it. i just have a sponge filled with suds and dawn run hot water and tada clean plate. but i think we are just in the habit of doing it that way. i have used it once and it was nice. maybe i am just old and set in my ways. same with my Walmart knock off kitchen sponge...

My mom used the OCedar Scrunge decades ago, and said it doesn't last as long as the 3M ScotchBrite. Chances are that the longevity and durability has changed over that period of time. However, she's the type of person who thinks that if her first time experience with a brand is bad, then that brand will never improve and will forever be trash; like her experience with Cuisinart (but that's because she only bought their crappy products rather than their excellent ones).

Well done...🧽 I've tried them all just about, and love my Scotch Brite. However, I will give the O'Cedar Scrunge a try based solely on your channels recommendation.🍽️🍷

You can use a fine chainmail scrubber rather than a sponge in most cases. The fine chainmail scrubber works much better with less effort and is far more sanitary and easy to clean. It will also last you a lifetime. They are also great for cleaning glasses. Just drop the chainmail in your glass and swirl it around. Check into it !

Sounds like Adam is the Scrub Daddy now. 🧽

I ❤️ the Test Kitchen

I switched to these sponges over the winter from another review I read. They are terrific .

I bought the scrub daddy and wasn't impressed - too soft when warm and wasn't able to scrub well, wasn't able to compress well enough when cold (where you need to scrub but want a little contouring) and held onto greases and oils too much - I personally grew up on Dobie sponges and they are OK but I use the Scotchbrite one all the way to the left mainly - I found a killer deal a few years back (24 for $10.50) and I'm still going through them 4 years later - they hold up well enough and can usually go for a few months if they get rinsed really well after use

Excellent show as always 👍👍😎

I am a professional chef and I hate all sponges. A combination of a green scrubby, a metal scrubby, and cotton cloths is the best way to go.

Y’all should look at the chainmail with silicone insert scrubbers. I’m a convert. My favorite is the Knapp Made Combo. Not affiliated at all.

I’m a fan of the silicone ones with a harder silicone on one side and the bristles on the other.

love her gestures, so energetic

I don't use a sponge. My tools ate a cotton dishcloth, a nylon scubbie a friend made for me ( for non stick or items that might scratch) and a Brillo ir SOS pad. T😮ried and true!

I get my dish sponges from ikea & dishes brush from Ikea se well as Tj maxx/Marshall's

I use a scotch Brite pads. Get them at home depot. Using them for 30 years. Great on stainless steel.

Sponges have always disgusted me. A nylon bristled brush (with white bristles) has been my go-to for years and years. I have never felt the need for a sponge. The brush can be cleaned easily, and the white bristles make it easy to see any gunk stuck down inside. It can be ‘banged’ on the side of the sink (like you do with your toothbrush to get the excess water out when done) and anything stuck down inside will come out. Also, they don’t hold onto water and dry out quickly to keep the nasty smells away, and deter mold.

I got a 10-or-so pack based on ATKs recommendation a year ago. Went through all but one in 6 months. That last one: Still going strong. I must have thrown out the others prematurely!

which rinses cleanist/most sanitary????

What about Scotch-brite's sponges with scrub dots? Are the dots worth it or just a gimmick? ✌️&❤

I live for this ATK nerdiness

I've had zero issues getting rid of food from the silicone sponge and they're super easy to sanitize

I love these videos, but I would love them more if they were even longer and more detailed with video examples of the tests being done side-by-side.

I really love my Skura sponges. Wouldn't trade them for the winner.

Have these two worked for ATK for like 30 years? That's wild.

I use dishrags because clothes washer.

So, all these years on...the Scrunge is still rocking it. Thanks. All I needed to know.

Not even close *Scotch-Brite Delicate Care Scrub* it won't scratch even glass and fits in every nook and cranny. To clean and sterilize get wet with soupy water, squeeze a moderate amount of water out and microwave for 2 minutes.

I love my yellow dollar tree ones

The best sponges I found are by Debbie Meyers. They seam to last forever, just rinse and no odors.

Seems to me that they didn't mention the most important aspect of a sponge: how long does it last before it becomes too gunky to use?

yeah…i’m gonna stick with the second choice that also happened to be the cheapest: the darker blue ridged sponge he used as a demo for texture

believe it or not I happened by the one with the microfibre recently and I end up moving it to my shower didn't work too well on dishes but works pretty well as a loofah LOL

This looks like an identical video review that ATK posted in 2019, but with 2 different presenters.

I can't find it locally

What about bacteria growth? What should we be concerned about health wise with these?

I watch a lot of RU-vid videos and saw the American Test Kitchens video stating this sponge was the top rated. Personally I have no idea what that video was thinking! I have used this sponge for 2 weeks and on the blue side of the sponge, annoying pieces of the sponge keeps coming off everywhere. I’ve never seen a sponge fall apart so quickly. Don’t buy!

Who does Adam’s hair? He looks like a sweet daddy.👍

Nice

Its annoys me that they stopped carrying ocedar sponges at most stores in my area but have the shelves stocked with garbage sponges.

I use the Adobe sponges because I do not like how the other sponges feel.

Too bad you didn't pick a reusable/washable sponge as it is another category if you don't want to trash your used sponges.

I had no idea O-Cedar was what one of the O's in OXO stands for.....

Excellent test methodology and summary BUT you only said the name of the winning sponge, there was no overlay to show the details (including how to spell it) nor is it in the video description. Please add this vital info here and consider doing so for all past & future videos.

to easily remove the sticky thing on frying pan, put some water on it about half glass put the pan on the stove and let it boil for 1 minute. and don't forget to wash the sponge with hot water everyday to sanitize it.

Eliminating anything that can’t be used with non-stick cookwear was a mistake IMHO. Most of the pans and tools you use in the kitchen are not that sensitive and you lose a lot of scrubbing power and time. Cleaning a burned pan with non-stick compatible sponges is a chore but relatively easy with normal ones. You can use their soft side for the sensitive non-stick surfaces.

I don't use a sponge AT ALL. A sponge always slowly accumulates food waste and dirt and starts to smell. They are hard to wash out and dry. Then you throw it away. I use a plastic scrubber for washing dishes. Because it has a loose structure, you can easily wash it out and it will air-dry. It will last for months, gradually losing its shape but remain useful. For general cleaning, I got a bag of red rags at the auto parts store. You get about 15 rags for $5. They have excess red dye that needs to be washed out. When they are dirty, they go in the washing machine with the kitchen towels. For really tough jobs, I have a scrubber that is copper wool with a plastic handle.

They should label these as re-runs.

Cooking eggs is why you buy a non-stick frying pan.

The scrub daddy is the best in

This guy makes sponges sound dirty. ( Pun intended )

My sponge is not on there. Mine is the Ocelo scrub pad that says "even eggs and cheese don't stick".

If you didn't feel old I bet you do now after wat hing a video about.....sponges. 😂😂

Frankly my ex is the best sponge I've encountered...

Why did they not discuss "stinky" sponge syndrome. that is one of the things I really think of.

The Smiley face one 😁 it's designed to respond differenly to hot and cold water...🙋🏾‍♀️ 💚 Small enough for the small jobs big enough for the big jobs...Get in Sponge mode for these demon spirited people out here and when you're dealing with people period..Soak it all up😎

I mean, who actually cooks scrambled eggs without any fat in pans that are not non-stick?? And expect an easy cleanup?

Oooo who lives in pineapple under the sea, absorbent and porous and yellow is he.

I clean my sponges in the dishwasher.

being a homeowner in your 20s is hard.

Dobie for the win. You clearly don't know how to test sponges.

Any SEINFELD fans start to wonder which was most "sponge-worthy"?

He picked my sponge. lol

I buy my scrubber sponges from Dollar Tree 6 for a dollar. Did ATK check out these sponges No! Does anyone from ATK shop at Dollar Tree for kitchen or cleaning equipment probably but the snobs running the show don't or won't admit to it. Most of this country shops at this national chain but ATK is tone deaf to this. I love the show but wonder what the message is they are trying to send.

Same script twice

We talkin bout sponges? Sponges? We up here talkin bout sponges? Not cooking, not cooking... sponges.

These are all scrubbers. None of your options are just sponges. We buy four packs of plain old sponges for less than you quote for a single item. One more wasted test kitchen test.

So this is the exact video that you made before just with a man talking about the tests instead of a woman. Exact same sponges, same tests & wording. I had just finished the first video & saw this one next. Why remake the same sponge video with the same original tests & the only thing that was different was the "host of the video? Weird.

Guys it’s time to switch to more eco-friendly and sustainable products! Why promoting a product that will litter our world for half an eternity just for a usage of a few days?!

i'm crushing so hard on Bridget.

I've NEVER had sponges in my kitchen. They are also not allowed in commercial kitchens and you will flunk an inspection. They are a petri dish of bacteria. Dish towels, paper towels and tea towels should be the only wiping media you have in your kitchen. That way they can be washed or thrown in the trash. YUCK

You posted this just a few weeks ago! Put which vids you post on a Calendar or Spreadsheet to ensure that this stops happening, again, again, again, again... and again??? Please? Pretty please??? Ugh!

the black and white editing is annoying

Good information but way too scripted

I thought I would Sponge off your knowledge of which one to buy 😂

What's next? The best drinking straws? Come on now, Jesus Christ

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My wife cleans the kitchen so I don’t care