Why We Love Sponge Holders

[@christianrmonson]

With the suction cup ones, if you squeeze your sponge out enough that it won't drip before you put it in, you can just put the sponge holder on your backsplash instead of in your sink. That way it won't get in the way when washing dishes at all.

[@drewlichty8091]

Yep, this is what I do. I keep it in a 3M caddy along with my dish and hand soap (both pump action). Which is great because for whatever reason I have a compulsive need to keep everything attached to walls and off counters.

[@philstocks7859]

I keep a bottle of chlorine bleach solution (1 part bleach to 10 parts water) in my sink cupboard. After using my sponges, I rinse them in the beach solution, squeeze them out, and then place them in the rack to dry. Sponges stay mold, mildew, and bacteria free and clean smelling.

[@VicInCommentSection]

Tip: Every few days, I put my sponge into my dishwasher's top rack. It helps sanitize and clean it so it's fresh and dry.

[@nancycy9039]

I do that and also soak in water and microwave x 1.5 minutes, then dry out.

[@RS-gl9ht]

Great idea thanks!

[@AA-ud5eb]

Yes, great ideas , thanks

[@jillhiggins3246]

I had the winning sponge holder for a little over a year when the black coating started peeling off. It still performed well but it looked awful so I just bought the OXO. I know it didn’t rate as high in drying time for sponges but at least I won’t encounter the same problem.

[@mastersplinter5966]

Thanks for the heads-up!

[@2Hearts3]

Leave it to ATK-- no question too big or too small-- it's all important when it involves food! and hygiene and safety. Thanks again for all your great efforts and helpful information 🏆👏

[@Steve_Marsden]

I’ve got an OXO freestanding one that sits next to the faucet with a little collection tray that you empty and wash once in a blue moon. Works great! Even more airflow than these and I can still fill my sink if I need to soak a bunch of stuff.

[@Jeffen]

putting a dab of silicone in the middle of the suction cup helps them stay connected. I have a holder that kept falling off every couple days but with this trick its stayed up for over 6 months with no issue.

[@nelsonnguyen4811]

Oooo that’s clever. I have to do this to the ones in the shower!

[@beagoodhuman44]

How do you move it to clean under it?

[@grepora]

I bought an acrylic one from Dollar Tree for $1.25. It works great. To make the suction cups stick, first clean the sink area with some isopropyl alcohol, then moisten the cups with water. One can be made from an empty dish soap bottle.

[@sdennen]

Came here to see if anyone else said the same. I have the same one, only I leave it on the back edge of the sink, suction cups as feet, to give the air holes room to work, since I can't stand fussing with suction cups falling!

[@Vandelay666]

You also have to clean the surface and the suction cups really well, the cleaner it is, the longer it will stay put

[@user-urg4gf0d5]

Here where I live, dish cleaning cloth is becoming more and more popular as it doesn't get moldy and dry out every time after use. It's more practical and hygienic.

[@katherinesmith9985]

I love Wettex dish cloths! I've been using them for a few years now. That first Christmas, I bought them as stocking stuffers for all my extended family members! They are converts as well! And when it is time to replace them you can compost them!

[@jessicaharris1608]

I'm with you! A dishcloth is vastly cheaper, more sanitary, AND better for the environment. I don't understand the appeal of sponges. The scrubby side can be bought by itself; they're called scouring pads.

[@trusarmor4957]

i have a plastic 3 dollar one. every few months i hit it with hot water from the kettle and its good to go yet again.

[@saulgoodman2018]

Every few months? I change mine once a month.

[@476429]

I use the top rack of the dishwasher as my sponge holder.

[@lizcademy4809]

I bought a different style of sponge holder. It looks a bit like the over the faucet models, but instead of a loop at the top, the wire is welded to a back plate. The back plate is attached to the sink by a piece of double stick foam. I bought it on the Big Online Shopping Site, I don't remember the vendor. Before installing I carefully thought about placement, then washed, rinsed and dried that part of my sink completely. That was over 4 years ago ... not only hasn't it budged, but the area around it looks very clean. The wire is stainless steel, it still looks great. When I do need to remove it, I expect I'll need a razor blade and strong chemicals to remove the glue. That does not scare me ... until then, the sponge holder is doing its job perfectly.

[@gcvrsa]

I just bought a new sponge holder this week, a flexible rubber one from Walmart, one of the first ones shown. Yes, in hangs down into the sink, but it is flexible, not rigidly attached, so when you bump it, you don't knock it off, as you do with the suction cup types..which also hang down into the sink!! The flexible rubber hanging around the faucet is easy enough to move out of the way when you need the extra space.

[@annham4136]

For those really tough scrub jobs I learned that using borax to add to my sponge for more scrubbing power works great and my sponge never stinks.

[@angelbulldog4934]

Sometimes I use kosher salt. Thanks for the borax 411. 😊

[@jvallas]

@@angelbulldog4934and I use baking soda

[@floief]

I keep a shaker under the sink filled with baking soda. Scrubs well and sweetens the sponge.

[@josephgaviota]

Borax is under rated.

[@annham4136]

@@josephgaviota :It sure is! It is also a soft scrub for surfaces that can be scratched, too.

[@muppelmuh1445]

I bought a cloth holder that is movable and thus can be moved to a position that's perpendicular to the wall and it dries really fast that way. Can recommend! Mine hangs on the wall behind the sink. And there I also have the sponge holder.

[@zero11010]

1:26 would have liked to have seen a control with the same sponge with the same amount of water just sitting on a counter.

[@cbryancan]

Vaseline on the suction cups will make them stay put. This has worked for me on both stainless steel and fireclay

[@DougDurando]

So excited for my new sponge holder! I expect it to fix all of my problems ☺️

[@j.rangel1457]

I’ve used my madesmart suction cup sponge holder on the counter behind the sink for years and it dries my sponge just fine. I’m sure it’s damaging my counter somewhat but it’s a worthy trade off to avoiding a wet smelly sponge

[@makingMyHouseaHome412]

I added a few drops of maple syrup to the back of the suction cups and haven’t had any slide issues.

[@rmgtnsteele]

This test is for those who wash dishes with the water running constantly in a sink that isn't full of water. There is no room in my sink for hanging a sponge holder. And really, there is no room for a sponge - a good old-fashioned wash rag from Walmart does a great job. And after each use gets tossed in the wash for a wash in hot water & bleach.

[@bouchonaise124135]

bought. thanks. AMT recommends something it almost always holds true.

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

My best advice on sponges, don't buy/use them. A stack of 12 dishrags will last years, dry quickly and are easily rung out for air drying. I buy white, inexpensive, 100% cotton Terry cloth bath cloths for dishrags as the "pretty" dishrags meant to match your kitchen or dish towels tend to be too thick for efficient washing of dishes. I buy off-brand plastic scrub pads without a sponge (they are not as harsh as original green Scotch brite) and cut them in half to scrub difficult surfaces and then discard as needed. I run those thru the dishwasher or spritz with bleach occasionally. They dry easily, quickly, and completely. I have a cheap bag of sponges in the garage for occasional painting technique projects. Sponges in the kitchen are avoided in most restaurants due to their propensity to harbor germs.

[@Aaron-ty6vz]

Please make a video on options to store/dry dish gloves. Undersink cab is musty if not dried thoroughly, hanging over sink or faucet is clumsy, dry stands take up countertop space.

[@gordythecat]

I put them on my mitten dryer lol

[@scarletjohnston741]

​@@gordythecatlove that but I live in Florida. No mittens 😂

[@TRusheeRush]

I prop a tension rod above the sink between two cabinets and use an S-hook and a spring clip to hang the gloves up there.

[@janielewis1475]

I have a tension type curtain rod under the sink and drape then over that. They are out of the way but handy when needed.

[@Pocketsnuggies]

Does the suction grip to silgranite sinks? Thanks.

[@sooooooooDark]

i feel like having something like that constantly IN THE SINK is contraproductive/bothersome if i had something like that id want them to hang close to+above the sink so they dont mess up ur movements in the sink and r out of reach of the water and can drip down

[@ColleenHershon]

I have a double sink with a dish drying rack in one of them. I attached my sponge holder to the rack.

[@AirrowRocket]

We've had the OXO for years. It rarely falls off, the sponge dries quickly, it will accommodate different size sponges and it is stainless.

[@MrSaiwen]

Why was there no control dryness test for just leaving the sponge on by itself on the counter?

[@Bloodstryke]

because no profit is involved in this method? 😆

[@pjwroblewski]

A tip to sanitize a sponge, moisten it and microwave it on high for 60 seconds. Also suction cups don't work on a composite sink.

[@jayceperlmutter4317]

my sponges will only tolerate 10 seconds before melting away

[@pjwroblewski]

@@jayceperlmutter4317 I can't help you there. I've never had an issue.

[@jayceperlmutter4317]

Different microwaves!@@pjwroblewski

[@irmasefers6018]

Got it and IT WORKS GREAT!

[@robardokennedy600]

Ah a 4 minute sponge holder video, just what I was hoping for from a test kitchen!

[@josephgaviota]

Especially when I'm using Scrub Daddy, not a sponge.

[@caroldragon7545]

I just soak my sponge and the handi wipe that I use in bleach water every week. I hang the wipe over the faucet until it's dry. I set the sponge in a soap holder after I squeeze it No fuss, no muss, no mold, no dirty suction cups.

[@michellelundqvist7076]

Would love for you to review the Skoy Sink Holder... it attaches by a magnet!!! It's Stainless Steel and super high end!

[@allanwind295]

I bought the SimpleHuman one a while back and it gets nasty with mold in surprising short order. Any and all suction cups that I have used, well, suck, and detach after a while so never buying one of those. Currently use a Silicone Sponge Holder that sits on above and drains into the sink. It's ok at best as it gets dirty both above and below it.

[@UncleWill1957]

I got mine at the Container Store. It’s great.

[@im7mommy]

Funny. I have the black rubber one and put it over my faucet. I'm pretty sure it was designed to hand between the sinks.

[@robspiess]

I prefer to not have my sponge in the sink. No matter the holder, if I'm washing my hands or dumping a flower vase or rinsing off a plate of crumbs to go in the dish washer, the sponge keeps getting wet over and over again. Mildew city. I keep my sponge above the sink. The suction cup model may work with my backsplash, but they tend to fall in my experience. What's worked for me is a stand on the counter I put it on that keeps it dry. (The margin you can see @2:00 in the video between the sink and the backsplash.) Just a half-second squeeze to wring out the water and it dries in a few hours. My sponges break down after months before any odor or discoloration occurs.

[@robspiess]

Oh, and the issues you mentioned with the holder getting in the way also occur with in-the-sink holders, I find.

[@rainsoakedpuppy]

I've been using those sponges since I saw ATK recommend them, and they're amazing. They last so long I don't know how O-cedar makes money on them.

[@emiltochilovsky6459]

Wipe the suction cup and the spot you are attaching it to with soapy sponge and it’ll stay put for a while.

[@RickMahoney2013]

You can wet it and run it in the dryer for 4 minutes or more on high and that will sanitize it or anything else.

[@kswas2784]

No idea why my comment from yesterday was removed. Anyway, the OXO Good grips Stainless countertop model is far better than any suction cup model as it resides on the countertop near your faucet where few things fit and it is never in your sink basin where it would be knocked around and fall off.

[@jvallas]

But I use my sponge all day long, so it's never going to dry. Am I misunderstanding? Is it about which would dry IF it had the chance?

[@Mojo-Risin-Risin]

You put it there last thing in the evening, so it'll dry while you're sleeping, unless you use your sponge in the middle of the night's sleepwalking. L O L

[@jvallas]

@@Mojo-Risin-Risinoh, yeah, makes sense 🥴

[@purplecellist]

My sponge holder is not attached to my sink - it is suctioned to the tile backslash. Before I put a sponge there, I squeeze the dickens out of it.

[@karentilton4569]

If you microwave your sponge for 2 minutes in the microwave every evening you will sanitize it and it last longer

[@StuffTested]

They all break down over time. The suction cup gets brittle with no way to replace them, the metal tarnishes, rusts or some coating falls off like the other.

[@EnricoPalatzo]

I put them in the dishwasher top rack.

[@pumpkin-fu4cm]

Im confused about the review, if its in the kitchen sink wont the sponge be wet anytime you wash your hands?

[@ryansoo4000]

I always thought I was the only one that LOVED sponge holders - now I find I'm not alone!!! My deep, dark secret is finally......oh, the video is about racks for drying sponges....... Never mind.

[@JohnAranita]

I bought a sponge holder @ a Goodwill store for about $1. @ Target, it costs $10.

[@catherinec2967]

Always so informative!

[@misterscottintheway]

I like when Bridget gets a little sassy

[@AdamBechtol]

:p

[@joelcleare]

We have the one second to left. Just hangs on our soap dispenser. Don’t like the suction models because it’s harder to remove and put back up when cleaning the sink. And the suction models look gross after a few months when the suction units turn yellow.

[@saulgoodman2018]

I just put mine in my drain board.

[@potapotapotapotapotapota]

If I let my sponge dry then it shrivels into half its size, almost like it's unusable

[@justnoted2995]

Yeah, large and hard suckers, they hold the best sponge bob bits .. and are easy to squeeze dry

[@idontusenumbers]

The wide-open sides are more susceptible to water splashing onto the sponge, re-wetting it. Was this tested??

[@crystalkirkman]

I use the brush stick from IKEA. The idea of using a sponge grosses me out. 🤢

[@nml5536]

so best case, you leave 30% moisture which is plenty for mold & bacteria. dont understand why people gravitate toward sponges.

[@jetlagandlovinit]

What do you recommend to use to clean dishes?

[@nml5536]

@jetlagandlovinit an old rag, once used just toss into laundry or compost it. Also, there are paper towels made from bambo, wood & hemp which can all be composted. most also have a big box called a dishwasher. Even a spray faucet works. I've just never thought to myself to use a bacteria & mold magnet to rub my dishes with.

[@Jake_Ritter]

There’s sponge holders that just sit on the counter behind the sink. Much better than suction cups

[@robrogers4167]

No

[@saulgoodman2018]

But that will drip all over.

[@scarletjohnston741]

@Jake_Ritter I have one that has 2 vertical slots for draining. It's 2 pieces with about a half inch space under the first piece to let the water drain. You pull that out & empty the bottom part. Can't remember where I got it but I love it. Easy to keep clean.

[@Jake_Ritter]

@@saulgoodman2018 it’s near a sink? Why does it matter if it drips

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@Jake_Ritter Because it will then be dripping on the countertops. Which will create water spots. If you have Formica, those are hard to remove water spots.

[@seriouslyreally5413]

Make a pocket cover for the sponge with a washcloth. Sponges & scrubbers by themselves are disgusting. The weave and holes in the sponges trap food particles which does not wash out. I sew a pocket out of a washcloth that has a flap and fold over pocket to close like the old fashion sandwich bags and put the sponge in the pocket. The washcloth cover washes clean while the sponge inside holds the soapy water for scrubbing. The cover can be tossed in the wash and the cellulose sponge replaced.

[@Dee_Rod]

Dollar Tree. Come on folks. Its a piece of plastic with two suctions cups. Bc some sort of aluminum will rust regardless of sales pitch

[@JVJ9430]

Mr. Siga

[@Raziaar]

Just put it on your countertop / sink rim tall side up, I don't get the need for a gadget.

[@miamired1]

I rarely disagree with this fine channel. However, I am very disappointed this video appearing to be more of a low-grade infomercial to promote a certain product vs the higher quality data that is often found in your videos. Water retention data is not a legitimate source of threat in itself. You would better educate the consumer if your company a rather low cost microscopic analysis of sponges and examples of typical home use and storage vs this video. Imho, the best advice is to stick to banning use of sponges in your kitchen. If something needs to be scrubbed, this is my pick and I have NOTHING to gain by posting this. This is one of those products that is a bit more pricey upfront, but an overall money saver with longevity and safety. This can be easily sanitized at the end of the day in the dishwasher, but don't bleach it if dishwasher not available. If my dish rack is not out, I air dry it atop a cup in about 15-20 minutes. Everyone I have gifted these to threw away their sponges. I use paper towels, sanitizing wipes to clean counters, etc. Sponges are antiquated for good reason. In addition, they are absolutely banned for commercial use in restaurants and other places that serve food in the majority of the USA for good reasons, regardless of storage method. www.amazon.com/Odor-Dish-Cloth-Scrubber-Netted/dp/B00F0DZRLO/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=1QSD08UNZEPAG&keywords=sponges&qid=1706132590&sprefix=sponges%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-5

[@lightdark00]

You should want the sponge out of the sink to get the driest.

[@WastrelWay]

I don't use a sponge. I use shop rags. They are washable and reusable and I can have a lot of them on hand. You can get a 12-pack for less than $20. (Less, for the red ones at the auto parts store.) Restaurants use rags, too, duh. Although some people, I'm sure, think that a sponge is a necessity, I think this video is the nadir of absurdity. It's better than the NFL, though.

[@angelbulldog4934]

I'm not fond of a sponge, either.

[@saulgoodman2018]

But a sponge holds soap better.

[@angelbulldog4934]

@@saulgoodman2018 We have options bcuz we all like what we like. Maybe you like a sponge bcuz your mom did. Same reason I prefer a dish cloth.

[@saulgoodman2018]

@@angelbulldog4934 I like be, because it hold soap better than a rag.

[@carlam.9529]

I NEVER use sponges. They are a haven for all kinds of bacteria.

[@usernameisusername]

Hope she keeps her sponge clean

[@yesCIRE]

I’ll try again since someone deleted my comment…none of those tested compare to the Daddy Caddy for the also superior Scrub Daddy Sponges, they last 4 times longer …the caddy stays clean and is two small suction cups that do not move…also very inexpensive…also dry in less than an hour….ATK should be happy that consumers care enough to chime in, and that we value the other 95% of their reviews… instead of deleting a praiseworthy and educational (factual) comment…perhaps amend the testing for accuracy. (You’re welcome)

[@GeoffShouldWin]

The thing that keeps my sponges clean is the packaging.

[@Phlegethon]

Her last point about how you keep the holders clean isn’t wrong

[@Am56]

بالتوفيق 👍👍👍

[@davestevens4193]

I put mine in the microwave for 3 minutes.

[@musicgirl8152]

❤❤

[@hipercube88]

Just microwave your wet sponge for a minute everyday

[@cybercita]

The suction cups get black and nasty!

[@laram8255]

Dollar general for $1

[@HelloFellowYoutubers]

Shocked by the comment section. Can’t we at least all come together on sponge holders?

[@TRusheeRush]

I don't like any of these because they take up precious sink real estate. I prop a tension bar above the sink and use S-hooks to hang my Sponge Mommy off it, along with assorted brushes, dishwashing gloves, and a squeegee.

[@jacquelinemassinello3451]

My son Only uses paper towels and soap n water to do the dishes !!

[@WalterBurton]

Suction cups? The holder IN the sink? Nonsense!

[@Soxruleyanksdrool]

I thought Lisa reviewed products. What gives?

[@DoughboyGod]

💯❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💯

[@crbswiss]

Stop using sponges. They are instant micro plastic producers!

[@cisium1184]

Welcome to the End of the Internet.

[@robo_bravado]

Yikes. Use a brush.

[@jvallas]

I need to feel the dishes I'm cleaning. I like dishrags. They dry faster, too. And wash in the washing machine.

[@paulclanton8171]

She's not wrong.

[@CarlaQuattlebaum]

Which one is not wrong?

[@CapELarry]

Love how tou make the peasants in the back wear masks (for no reason) but y’all don’t have to. Aren’t elitest attitudes great?!?

[@dbmnfinity1]

*Adam always makes my daddy* #hotdaddy! 🥰😍🤪😘😋

[@ToxicSpork]

ATK has officially run out of content ideas if they're talking about sponge holders