Let me start by saying this little white dispenser has quietly become one of my most reached-for household items. After going through three different dispensers in two years (all either leaked, broke, or just stopped working), the OXO Good Grips feels like finding the holy grail of soap containers.

The wide opening is a game-changer - no more messy spills when refilling my giant Costco dish soap bottles. I can actually pour confidently while making direct eye contact with my toddler who's 'helping' me at the sink. The 12oz capacity means I'm not refilling constantly, but it's not so large that it becomes a countertop hog.

What surprised me most was how satisfying the pump mechanism is. There's a solid 'click' feedback with each press that delivers the perfect amount of soap - about a quarter-sized dollop for handwashing and slightly more when I use it for dish soap (yes, it handles both beautifully). Unlike cheaper dispensers, there's no annoying drip afterward either.

The clear base gets special praise - being able to see my soap level at a glance has saved me from that awkward moment when you pump nothing but air onto your hands. And when my 4-year-old inevitably knocks it over (three times last week alone), the sturdy plastic construction means I don't have to panic about broken glass.

Now for some real talk - after six months of heavy use, I did notice some soap buildup around the spout. A quick rinse under warm water while refilling solved this completely. Also worth noting - very thick lotions might struggle in this dispenser, but for standard liquid soaps and thinner lotions? Absolute perfection.

Would I buy again? Already did - got one for every sink in the house after realizing how much I loved the first one. At this price point with OXO's quality, it's honestly a no-brainer upgrade from those flimsy store-brand dispensers.