I'm very surprised about some of the negative reviews. I originally saw these on Shark Tank and bought one to try it out when I saw them at Bed Bath and Beyond. After the first use I loved it. Wash cloths and cheaper sponges start to stink after a few uses, not to mention the gross food particles that stick to them. I'm not sure what people that are complaining about them only lasting a week are doing to them, but I get 5-6 weeks use and find that reasonable considering that most cheaper sponges start falling apart after the first use. If you have a $5 off coupon for Bed Bath and Beyond you can get 4 for around $11, which is less than $3 per sponge. I just bought 4 today so I should be stocked up for the next few months. I guess you'll always have people that complain about the water being too wet and the ice being too cold, but I hope they never stop making this product. Love it!!!