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# **odor resistant sponges kitchen**

**Skip it**

Soft demand (-27.4% this quarter) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 12Growth 11Conversion 90Competition 39Returns 99Price range 52Avg price 35Brand share 26Review moat 23Quality gap 24

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.2%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Great****10.8%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Price range**

**Good****$3.56–$27.45**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Competition**

**Okay****62%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Avg price**

**Okay****$10.25**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Brand share**

**Okay****90%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Bad****7,750.53**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Market size**

**Bad****$47K**

$47K/yr · 42K searches

**Growth**

**Bad****-27.4%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 62% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**10 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**114**

**Top-5 brand share**

**90%**

**Open market**

**8%**

- Scotch-Brite60% - 3M18% - SCRUBIT5% - MR. SCRUB3% - Fabuloso3% - SKURA STYLE S3% - Open — no brand owns it (4 brands, 8%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$5K20%$9K30%$14K40%$19K1001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 19 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Scotch-Brite Odor Resist Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge Dishwasher-Safe Kitchen Sponges that Resist Bacterial Odors Multipurpose Dish Sponge for Gentle Cleaning 6 Dish Sponges](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51a82CbroaL.jpg)**Scotch-Brite Odor Resist Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge Dishwasher-Safe Kitchen Sponges that Resist Bacterial Odors Multipurpose Dish Sponge for Gentle Cleaning 6 Dish Sponges**Scotch-Brite**$6.77**4.6★7,774 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0711YCK5Z) [2![Scotch-Brite Clean & Rinse Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges Dual-Sided Scrubber with Cloth Side for Wiping Rinses Clean 8 Sponges (4 Packs of 2) for Dishes Countertops Appliances & More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tkhhDuavL.jpg)**Scotch-Brite Clean & Rinse Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges Dual-Sided Scrubber with Cloth Side for Wiping Rinses Clean 8 Sponges (4 Packs of 2) for Dishes Countertops Appliances & More**Scotch-Brite**$18.85**4.8★830 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N6N24HL) [3![Scotch-Brite Dobie Stay Clean Scrubbers Non-Scratch Dual-Sided Dish Sponges with Absorbent Cloth Side Odor Resistant Scrubbing Pads for Dishes and Household Cleaning 8-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tkhhDuavL.jpg)**Scotch-Brite Dobie Stay Clean Scrubbers Non-Scratch Dual-Sided Dish Sponges with Absorbent Cloth Side Odor Resistant Scrubbing Pads for Dishes and Household Cleaning 8-Pack**3M**$17.20**4.8★1,099 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N6PG3RH) [4![Scotch-Brite Stay Clean Scrubber Pads Non-Scratch Dish Sponges for Kitchen Cleaning 12 Count Rinses Clean Odor-Resistant Safe on Non-Stick Cookware Pots Pans and Glassware](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51d3ekn5oEL.jpg)**Scotch-Brite Stay Clean Scrubber Pads Non-Scratch Dish Sponges for Kitchen Cleaning 12 Count Rinses Clean Odor-Resistant Safe on Non-Stick Cookware Pots Pans and Glassware**3M**$27.45**4.8★1,099 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012RQW7U) [5![Scotch-Brite Stay Clean Scrubbing Dish Cloths Rinses Clean and Dries Quick 2 Non-Scratch Dish Cloths](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Uwg6vxIhL.jpg)**Scotch-Brite Stay Clean Scrubbing Dish Cloths Rinses Clean and Dries Quick 2 Non-Scratch Dish Cloths**Scotch-Brite**$4.64**4.5★152 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F44DGQ3G)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Mr. Scrub Kitchen Sponges Dish Scrub Sponge 12 Pack Odor-Resistant Quick-Drying Non-Scratch for Washing Dishes Pans Pots & Nonstick Cookware](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EiGuRpN+L.jpg)**Mr. Scrub Kitchen Sponges Dish Scrub Sponge 12 Pack Odor-Resistant Quick-Drying Non-Scratch for Washing Dishes Pans Pots & Nonstick Cookware**MR. SCRUB**$6.77**359 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8QLD6M8) [![Scotch-Brite Stay Clean Scrubbing Dish Cloths Rinses Clean and Dries Quick 2 Non-Scratch Dish Cloths](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Uwg6vxIhL.jpg)**Scotch-Brite Stay Clean Scrubbing Dish Cloths Rinses Clean and Dries Quick 2 Non-Scratch Dish Cloths**Scotch-Brite**$4.64**152 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F44DGQ3G) [![6 - Pack Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges - Sponges for Dishes and Washing Dishes Cleaning Sponges for Kitchen Home Office Magical 3D DIY Art and Craft SuppliersPurple](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AxXEzPBbL.jpg)**6 - Pack Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges - Sponges for Dishes and Washing Dishes Cleaning Sponges for Kitchen Home Office Magical 3D DIY Art and Craft SuppliersPurple**Spunspon**$5.44**452 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGF6TWZN) [![Fabuloso Scratch-Free Kitchen Dish Sponges Purple Cellulose Scrubber Sponge with Scouring Pad Dishes Pots Pans Counters and Sinks Tough on Messes 4.25 x 2.75 x 1.25 in 4 Count Single Pack Value](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417hHFQhZ8L.jpg)**Fabuloso Scratch-Free Kitchen Dish Sponges Purple Cellulose Scrubber Sponge with Scouring Pad Dishes Pots Pans Counters and Sinks Tough on Messes 4.25 x 2.75 x 1.25 in 4 Count Single Pack Value**Fabuloso**$4.67**900 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCPNLLDP) [![Sponges Kitchen Dish Sponge for Washing Dishes Cleaning Kitchen All-Purpose 6 Pack Non Scratch Rough Scrubbers Side for Non-Stick Cookware Soft Microfiber Scrub Side for Dishes Mr. Scrub](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+fFwECgiL.jpg)**Sponges Kitchen Dish Sponge for Washing Dishes Cleaning Kitchen All-Purpose 6 Pack Non Scratch Rough Scrubbers Side for Non-Stick Cookware Soft Microfiber Scrub Side for Dishes Mr. Scrub**MR. SCRUB**$9.92**3,508 rev4y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2LL4LZS)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Scotch-Brite Stay Clean Scrubber Pads Non-Scratch Dish Sponges for Kitchen Cleaning 12 Count Rinses Clean Odor-Resistant Safe on Non-Stick Cookware Pots Pans and Glassware](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51d3ekn5oEL.jpg)**Scotch-Brite Stay Clean Scrubber Pads Non-Scratch Dish Sponges for Kitchen Cleaning 12 Count Rinses Clean Odor-Resistant Safe on Non-Stick Cookware Pots Pans and Glassware**3M**$27.45**4.8★**▲ 122%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012RQW7U) [![Scotch-Brite Stay Clean Scrubbers - 2 Count Pack of 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51T36kPfdVL.jpg)**Scotch-Brite Stay Clean Scrubbers - 2 Count Pack of 3**Scotch-Brite**$13.59**4.6★**▲ 81%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043OWJHG) [![Scotch-Brite Clean & Rinse Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges Dual-Sided Scrubber with Cloth Side for Wiping Rinses Clean 8 Sponges (4 Packs of 2) for Dishes Countertops Appliances & More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tkhhDuavL.jpg)**Scotch-Brite Clean & Rinse Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges Dual-Sided Scrubber with Cloth Side for Wiping Rinses Clean 8 Sponges (4 Packs of 2) for Dishes Countertops Appliances & More**Scotch-Brite**$18.85**4.8★**▲ 68%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N6N24HL) [![Scrubex Non-Scratch Odor Resistant Scrub Sponge Multi-Purpose Sponge for Kitchen and Household Safe for Non-Stick Cookware (6 sponges)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51P8FGOUHUL.jpg)**Scrubex Non-Scratch Odor Resistant Scrub Sponge Multi-Purpose Sponge for Kitchen and Household Safe for Non-Stick Cookware (6 sponges)**Scrubex**$12.44**4.6★**▲ 27%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D59ZS2F) [![6 - Pack Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges - Sponges for Dishes and Washing Dishes Cleaning Sponges for Kitchen Home Office Magical 3D DIY Art and Craft SuppliersPurple](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AxXEzPBbL.jpg)**6 - Pack Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges - Sponges for Dishes and Washing Dishes Cleaning Sponges for Kitchen Home Office Magical 3D DIY Art and Craft SuppliersPurple**Spunspon**$5.44**4.5★**▲ 27%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGF6TWZN)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Ease Of Cleaning**20%

*“Cleans really well”*

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Best quality”*

**Durability**11%

*“Theyre durable, easy to use, and clean dishes quickly”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“Great value”*

**Smell**5%

*“No more nasty smell”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“As advertised”*

**Scratch Resistance**3%

*“does not scratch”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy to use”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Good size”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“it gets the job done”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Smell**22%

*“Strong Chemical Odor”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**9%

*“not good for cleaning”*

**Durability**9%

*“Falls apart quickly”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“crappy quality”*

**Thickness**6%

*“A little on the thin size”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“Too expensive”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“False advertisement”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“I noticed they were shorter than normal sponges”*

**Functionality-Overall**2%

*“Not working great for me”*

**Hard Feel**2%

*“Stiff at first”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**13%

**Size-Overall**10%

**Thin**8%

**Smell**8%

**Value For Money**7%

**Material Quality**6%

**Quality-Overall**6%

**Cleaning Modes**4%

**Moist/Dry**4%

**Scratch Resistance**3%