10 Best Kitchen Sponges that don’t Smell 2020

The kitchen sponge that does not smell is the first priority of every person who is health-conscious. Wet sponge lying on the counter is the favorite habitat for bacteria to grow rapidly and produces smell, mildew, and mold. Most of the sponges get smelly after a week and many people start microwaving or boiling the sponge which does not kill the bacteria. Sponge Material that dries quickly and absorbs less water is ideally hygienic and odor-free and antibacterial sponge. Sanitizing sponge does not help you to get rid of 100 % smell causing bacteria. So better to switch quickly drying non-smelly hygienic sponges that you can replace once in a while without compromising on a budget.

Based on the criteria above we have concluded that polyester is the material which quickly dries as compare to other material so is the reason the sponges made of polyester do not stink. There is almost no bacteria growth in polyester. We have selected other material sponges that also showed odor resistant property at least for one week without sanitizing. So let’s discuss these top 10 odor-resistant Sponges and dishcloths.

Top 10 Best Kitchen Sponges that don’t Smell 2020

1. Dish Scrubbie No Mildew Odor  Sponge| Best scrubber
2. SKURA STYLE S Antimicrobial Sponge| Best for counter cleaning
3. Peachy Clean Silicone Scrubber| Best for stainless steel pots
4. Scotch-Brite Greener Clean| Best natural sponge
5. Scrub Daddy Colors| Best foam sponge
6. The Crown Choice Scrubber| Best dishcloth
7. E-Cloth Microfiber| Best for wiping and polishing
8. Libman Gentle-Touch Refills| Best for pots and pans
9. Dish Scrubbie brush| Best for bottles and Mugs
10. Casabella Clear Sponge Brush| Best for glass and jars

Best Kitchen sponge that doesn’t smell

These fun looking fruit shape scourer literally are the best sponge that does not get smelly for about a month without sanitizing. The reason for not getting stinky is the material used to make this dishcloth. These sponges are made of polyester which dries quickly. Bristles of polyester get hard in hot water and you can easily get rid of tough stains of pots and pans like cheese and dried egg yolk. While at normal temperature of water it is best to use for glasses, plates, bowls without scratches. You can even wash your tiles, buckets, sink, and washbasin with these Korean style dishcloths but make sure to separate sponge for each use.

I like the loop in the Scourer to hang it on an adhesive hook to quickly air dry. You can wash these sponges in a dishwasher, washing machine, or manually.  A sponge does not hold food particles and a double layer of polyester gives it strength. That is why a sponge does hold its shape after even 2 to 3 months without mold, bacteria, and smell. Unlike sponges, The Dish Scrubbie does not shed or get soggy and lasts long.

Because of its double-layer, it absorbs more detergent liquid. To overcome this problem wet the sponge thoroughly then use dishwashing liquid. These sponges last more than  6 months. However, you should use sponges for 2 months for dis washing you can set aside old sponge for grease cleaning on the stove or sink wash and use a new one for dishwashing.

Best Sponge For counter and chopping board Cleaning

If you are really concerned about bacteria growth in your kitchen and want a neat, clean, and mold-free kitchen then SKURA  sponges are the product for you. I do not recommend this sponge for dishwashing. But It is great to clean the counter, shelves, and cooking range. As there is an antimicrobial agent  “PolySept” contains antibiotics that do not leach out of foam coating and work within the foam to kill bacteria that a sponge catches during cleaning.

The foam base is made of polyurethane that acts as an anti-odor agent. There is a scrubbing layer coating on foam having a monogram of the company. The fading of the monogram lets you know that it is time to change the sponge and its antibacterial agent is expired now.

Foam is a good absorbent and does not leave water streaks after cleaning. I do use this sponge specifically for counter and stove, dirt, and grease cleaning to make sure my kitchen remain bacteria and mold-free. There are 4 sponges with 4 decent colors and look great in a kitchen caddy.

Best Silicone Sponge

As silicon is safe and naturally antibacterial material so this silicon made sponge is an odor-resistant sponge that is made by the American company  Peach State. It has a porous surface, unlike a typical foam sponge. It is less absorbent of water and wide holes do the dishwashing efficiently. You can wash tough stains easily. When you use peachy scrubber it leaves a mild peachy smell because peach extracts are mixed with silicon rubber during manufacturing the silicone scrubber. It is the same process just like soap making. So there is no fear of using chemical fragrances.

You can clean it by putting it in the dishwasher and it leaves a peachy smell after each wash. As it quickly dries it is unlikely to grow bacteria or mold in it. As they have less scrubbing power as compare to scotch brite it does not scrub or scratch stainless steel. I think it is the best sponge to wash silverware and stainless steel pots.

As there are large pores in Peachy silicon scrubber so you need to use more liquid to make leather. You can scrub the counter and stove with it but due to large holes, it does not absorb water from the surface so you need to wipe off water from a dish towel or an absorbing sponge. The life span of Peachy sponge is 6 weeks on an average. As 6 months it starts to shed off and the peachy smell goes out.

Best Cellulose sponge

This sponge is made of  77 % cellulose and reaming 23 % recycled office paper. There are two parts of sponge one is foam which is biodegradable while the scrubber part does not decompose. The package comes with 6 sponges.

It has good scrubbing and washing power and absorbs water very well. There is no scent used in this sponge. Due to natural material, this sponge does not produce any odor. You can wash these sponges in the dishwasher. The sponge lasts for about 2 months which is a pretty good lifespan. It is a great dishwashing tool which offers value for money

There is a chemical Magnesium chloride used to keep it moisture free. That chemical is harmful to fish and may irritate people having sensitive skin. If someone has a skin allergy then do not use this cellulose sponges.

Best Foam Sponge for dish washing

Scrub Daddy is a temperature control sponge having dual scrubbing power which means you can use it for soft scrubbing on stoneware with warm water and tough scrubbing for pans and pots in cold water. Sponge daddy is round shape sponge with a smiley face and 3 cutouts. The smiley cutout is supposed to clean the spoon and two eye hole cutouts are supposed to hold the sponge firmly while washing glasses and mugs. But these cutouts reduce the overall strength of the sponge and contribute to shed it fast.

As far as smell is concerned the scrub daddy sponge does not stink for about 3 weeks. Because these sponges quickly dry and do not hold mildew and mold. Due to its large size, it does not fit into standard size caddy. There is no loop with which you hang it. These sponges last for a maximum of about 6 months.

Best Scrubbing Dishcloth without order

Crown Choice dish washcloth is also made of polyester and get dry quickly. That is why it does not stink or grow mold or bacteria in it. It is a matter of choice because some people do not like soggy sponges filled with water. They prefer cotton cloths for dishwashing. If you use dishcloth then this product would be your ultimate choice. It shrinks after every use but does not shed like a sponge. Appropriate holes and 9 by 9 inches size is just perfect to hold it in hands.  It does not absorb water or detergent liquid like other sponges.

It is perfect for counter and shelves scrubbing and to get rid of tough stains. But you need to use a sponge to absorb and wipe off soapy water completely. Being a non-absorbent polyester, it is a good scrubbing tool but not a wiping cloth.  If you try to wipe the stove or counter area it will leave streaks of water because of large holes in the cloth.

Crown Choice  Dishcloth is easy to wash in a dishwasher or in a washing machine.  Just put it on the drying rack after each wash and it would be ready to use again like new. But due to the polyester material, tough stains do not come off completely and it looks faded and old after each wash.  However, it does not tear or get de-shaped after washing.

Best dish Cloth or Dishtowel for Counter and appliances cleaning

Don’t be surprised to see eCloth in the list of sponges. In my opinion, without having the best dishcloth in the kitchen your cleaning remains incomplete. It is impossible that you do dish-washing with your favorite non-smelly sponges but your sink, kitchen counter, stove, and kitchen shelves look greasy and dusty. For a neat, tidy, and bacteria-free kitchen an absorbing dishcloth is equally important as the sponges. E-cloth is my ultimate choice for cleaning and wiping to make any surface of the house to look like crystal clear without water streaks.

You will get 5 different types of microfiber cloths having different cleaning purposes. Each has a label on it so you do not get confused that which cloth is for what purpose. There are many things in the kitchen like fridge, microwave glass, oven glass, cabinets, and you can not do this job with a sponge. You need a dishcloth that cleans the surface neatly and leaves the glass sparkly.

The yellow and maroon color will do the kitchen job adequately and you can use the rest of the cloths for living area dusting and cleaning. I use these cloths on a daily basis to clean my counter and stove with these. These cloths are perfect for cleaning the marks of juices, oil, purees from the juicer, and blender machine. I love to use these cloths in my kitchen. The best thing about these clothes is that you do not need any liquid soap or detergent to clean the surface. The microfiber design of these cloth catches the dust, bacteria, and grease from the surface. These clothes are easy to clean and quickly get dry.

Best Sponge refill

These 5 pack sponge refill is perfect for those who do not want to get their hands greasy or soapy while doing dishwashing. These refill cut little sponges fit into any dish wand and you can easily wash non-stick pan or pots with these sponges. This pack offers great value for money. One of the sponge lasts more than 2 months if you specifically use it for pan or pots only. If you use it for grease cleaning of the stove then you need to change it more often.

These refill sponges are available at a very reasonable price that you do not hesitate to change the one which looks dirty or smelly.

Best Sponge for  Baby Bottle & Water Bottles and Mugs

Dish Scrubbie 4 pcs brush set comprises of one bottle brush, one dish brush, and 2 straw cleaning brushes. Unlike conventional brushes, these brushes do not have nylon bristles that bend into the bottle and do not reach corners. Especially bottom remain untouched and milk or any leftover does not thoroughly get cleaned. The red brush is specially made to clean bottles, glasses, mugs, etc with ease. It has good scrubbing power. Because of polyester material they do not get smelly. You would not find any bacteria or mold build upon these brushes. Because there is no wire used in to attach bristles these brushes do not get rusty as well.

The yellow one is the dish brush you can also use this brush to comparatively narrow bottles. But too much narrow neck bottles like wine bottles do not fit the head of both brushes. Try some narrow head brush for thin baby bottles or wine bottles. The straw cleaner is also good and work fine for every kind of straws cleaning.

Best Sponge for Wine Glass, Jugs and Jars

Due to the narrow opening and the delicate design of wine glasses and jug, there is always a chance that these pots may slip from your hand while washing with the slippery soapy sponge. Casabella Clear Sponge Brush is specially designed to use glass, jars, and jugs and their bottoms clearly. It is a colorful brush with different colors of sponges embedded in such a way that it strengthens the scrubbing power. You can wash Glass or bottle with 2 inches wide opening with an almost 13 inches long handle.

The brush is dishwasher safe and get dry quickly. It does not get smelly and the price is reasonable. If you use it specifically for glass washing it will last long.  Do remember this brush is not for baby bottles however you can wash baby cup having opening wider than 2 inches.

What I Like

• Perfect solution for glass, jar and jug washing
• Long handle with 2 inch wide head
• Reaches to bottom and cleans thoroughly
• Long lasting

What I don't Like

• Overpriced

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Top 10 Picks	Material	Purpose	Price	Qty in Pack
Dish Scrubbie	Polyester	Dish washing	Price	9
SKURA STYLE S	Polyurethane	Counter cleaning	Price	4
Peachy Clean	Silicon	Stainless steel pots	Price	3
Scotch-Brite Greener Clean	Cellulose	Melamine & Plastic	Price	6
Scrub Daddy Colors	Foam	Stoneware	Price	4
E-Cloth Microfiber	Microfiber	Appliances cleaning	Price	5
The Crown Choice	Polyester	Dish washing	Price	3
Libman Gentle-Touch Refills	Foam	Pots and Pan	Price	6
Long Bottle Brush	Polyester	For bottles	Price	4
Casabella Clear Sponge	Foam	Glass and jars	Price	1

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Xadia Cashif is a content and affiliate marketer with a passion to have a perfect home with her husband. When she’s not at her computer, you can find her at her kitchen, busy with 2 kids, or maybe on Pinterest @xadiacashif where she likes to share about her lifestyle and work. Alternatively, try her email at xadcash@gmail.com, and she’ll probably shoot you back a list of her favorite and latest gizmos.

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