The Best Sponge Holders for Your Sink

iDesign Gia Sponge Holder

Simple and sweet

Sometimes the best appliances are uncomplicated, and this simple sponge holder is hard to beat.

Best Overall

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This sponge holder from iDesign is straightforward, which is why it’s a hit in our book. It’s constructed of rust-resistant chrome-plated metal with a stainless steel look and features a minimalist wire basket. The wires on the basket are spaced far apart to allow for maximum aeration and give the holder a sleek, elegant look. The two suction cups mean extra reinforcement so that the holder isn’t sliding around.

Pros:

• Comes in a variety of colors
• Great for bathrooms, too
• Basket wire design holds sponges in place while drying them effectively

Cons:

• Not the roomiest option if you need to store cloths and scouring pads along with your sponge

Eunion Sink Caddy Sponge Holder

Room to spare

There's no need to worry about this super-convenient caddy sliding into the sink.

Easiest To Attach

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You don’t need to worry about a suction cup coming loose with this sponge caddy. It’s designed with two pockets attached by a rubber flap so that it can rest easily on your sink’s divider. The flap is generous enough to accommodate virtually any sink, whether the divider is narrower or wider. The two pockets are spacious, with holes on the bottom to allow for water to drain. The caddy features two kinds of plastic: the layer inside is soft and flexible, while the outside layer is hard and provides some structure to the sponge holder. It also means this caddy can sit at the bottom of the sink and double as an extra place to dry utensils.

Pros:

• Caddy pockets feature a contour so that each pocket is divided into sections
• Convenient to organize your sponges or anything else you place in it
• Metal sponge holders may rust over time, but this plastic one won’t

Cons:

• Only has holes on the bottom, so your sponges may not dry as quickly

The Crown Choice Two-in-One Kitchen Sink Caddy

The more, the merrier

This nifty option gives you room for multiple sponges and a spot to hang your dishcloth.

Best Combo Holder

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If you usually use some sort of cloth to wash your dishes, this is your ideal sponge holder. It fits two sponges and has a convenient rack on the outside to hang a dishtowel. The holder is constructed of stainless steel for a simple, minimal look. Instead of suction cups, the caddy is attached to a piece of plastic that sticks to your sink with a special adhesive for extra security. The basket essentially “clips” into the piece of plastic, so the basket is removable for quick and convenient cleaning, but you can choose to clip it in the other way if you prefer to use it without the wire rack.

Pros:

• Wire rack is ideal for everything from towel, dishwashing gloves, or even for hooking spray bottles
• Matches especially well with stainless steel sinks
• Has a more stylish look than many options

Cons:

• Due to the way the basket “clips” onto the plastic, the holder isn’t level — it tilts down and rests against the sink’s wall

TureTech Sponge Holder

Low-key and lovely

These inconspicuous holders are suited for much more than the kitchen sink.

Most Versatile

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TureTech’s sponge holder is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kind of option, and that’s exactly what we love about it. It’s a small, unobtrusive device made for folks who don’t favor sponge holders that take up too much space. The holder has a simple construction: stainless steel with a waterproof adhesive that you can place anywhere in your sink and a simple “hook.” The open design means sponges dry quickly but also stay in place. We highly recommend buying more than just one, as these are useful around the house — perhaps your bathroom for hooking your loofahs or even the garage for your tools.

Pros:

• The adhesive is also suitable for more porous surfaces, so they’re great if you want to stick these to your wall (suction cups usually stick better to non-porous surfaces like stainless steel or porcelain)
• Can easily flip it upside-down and hang cleaning cloths on it
• Great for small sinks

Cons:

• Sponges are more likely to slip or fall off since there are no sides

Simplehuman Slim Sink Caddy

Safe and sound

This sturdy storage solution keeps your supplies close at hand.

Most Heavy-Duty

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Simplehuman is known for bringing sleek designs to even the humblest household items, and it’s knocked it out of the park again with this sponge holder. The first feature to note is the brushed stainless steel surface that wraps around the caddy and gives it a clean, uniform look. The bottom of the basket has small holes that maximize airflow while remaining small enough to prevent things from slipping through — for instance, if you wanted to use it to hold your utensils as well, your forks and spoons would most likely stay put.

Pros:

• Four suction cups at each corner of the caddy for extra stability
• Wire ledge hanger ensures that if a suction cup unsticks, the sponge holder still rests securely on the edge of the sink
• Sponge compartment is elevated to help reduce bacteria growth

Cons:

• Slim design doesn’t allow the caddy to hold much beyond a sponge and small dish brush

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I change my sponge?

That depends on how often you use it, but a good general rule of thumb is once every one to two months. If you use your sponge daily and are constantly washing dishes, then once every two weeks might be a good idea to ensure bacteria isn’t building up.

How do I disinfect my sponge?

The best way to keep your sponge clean is to run it through the dishwasher or zap it in the microwave for a minute, making sure that the sponge is wet so that it doesn’t catch fire. When in doubt, replacing the sponge is the way to go.