The OXO soap dispensing brush has great scrubbing bristles, the soap fill is easy to use and the easy push button to dispense soap works like a charm.  The main reason I hesitate to recommend this product to a friend is that it is bulky and hard to use on smaller items like measuring spoons and cups, kids cups and plates, etc.  It is perfect for pots and pans and items that really need to get a squirt of soap.  But otherwise, on smaller items, I'd like a more flexible/maneuverable tool like a handheld sponge that remains sudsy and can bend and flex to the dish item.