This is nice because I don't have to hold it in your ... [SEP] This is nice because I don't have to hold it in your hand and the soap seems to stay on it longer because of the size so I'm not reapplying and using more than I need to. However, it's not amazing. Just pretty basic. They give you a handheld one which I have no use for and the sponge is so so quality so don't base your purchase off getting those two extra items. Overall it does help me clean my brushes faster which is a plus.