Had this problem before so I stopped using it, however ran out of regular sponges last week and found the dishmatic ‘stick’ and a new sponge pad for it floating around in the cupboard under the sink.
It gets used lightly 2-3 times a day. I mainly put things in the dishwasher so it’s really only the occasional mug/glass, dish or chopping board and knife. All items are rinsed a little under the tap before being scrubbed with it so it doesn’t get too much food residue onto the dishmatic sponge.
Anyways after a week or so I notice the pad will always begin to have a musty/mouldy kind of smell. This is despite the packaging for the sponge refills saying they are treated with an antibacterial agent to prevent this exact type of thing.
Am I doing something wrong or are they just naff?
I did think maybe it’s because I store it sponge side down in the half bowl sink when not in use and so perhaps it doesn’t dry out so well between uses? I have tried this time to stand it sponge side up but seems to not have made a difference.