The $12 OXO Gadget Keeps Sponges Dry Between Washes

I cook almost every day, but since I don’t have a dishwasher, I have to clean all of my cookware, utensils, and dinnerware by hand. I’ve never enjoyed the task, but I’ve realized that hand-washing dishes has begun to feel like even more of a chore in my small kitchen. My sink area is too small to fit a sink caddy, so for a long time, my biggest concern was finding a way to keep my sponge and dish brushes accessible (but dry) between washes. Tired of fishing around my sink basin for a musty, damp sponge, I snagged this clever sponge holder from OXO, and I’ll never wash dishes without it again. 

OXO Good Grips Stronghold Suction Sponge Holder 

The OXO Stronghold sponge holder stays in place better than any other model I’ve tried. Unlike most suction cups, the Stronghold goes on dry and locks into place with the flip of a switch, meaning it won’t slide to the bottom of the basin between uses. “The thing clings to your sink like a barnacle on a ship’s hull,” wrote one happy Amazon shopper. “The suction cup is one of the best I’ve seen,” noted a second reviewer. 

The phthalate-free plastic basket is large enough to hold an oversized sponge, a large dishbrush, or a bottle of dish soap. It has elongated drainage holes, allowing sponges and brushes to air dry faster and prevent odor buildup. And since the sponge holder sticks to the inside wall of the sink, it not only saves counter space, but it also keeps unattractive soaps, sponges, or dish scrubbers out of sight. I love that the basket is detachable, quickly clicking into place and lifting out just as easily when I have to make room for a large pot or pan in my tiny sink.

I’m not alone in my love for this genius OXO sponge holder. It has over 8,100 perfect ratings at Amazon, including one shopper who called it the “perfect solution for keeping my sponge from stewing in its own juices or cluttering up the sink edge.” It’s also been purchased over 4,000 times in the past month alone.

Ready to solve the most annoying dishwashing problem for good? Head to Amazon to grab OXO’s suction-powered sponge holder for just $12.

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At the time of publishing, the price was $12.