Customer Reviews for Dawn Professional Manual Pot and Pan Dish Soap, Original Scent, 38 Fl. oz., 8/Carton (45112CT)
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Most helpful positive review
Posted Nov 29, 2025
My favorite dish soap
I use this on a daily!! It removed crease and food residue especially on the potato peeler. It removes stains off clothing too. My mom loves using this as a stain remover for clothes. It has a clean scent.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Nov 30, 2025
New scent is awful
It has a new scent and it is awful! Will try something else from now on.
Amla
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Posted Nov 30, 2025
New scent is awful
It has a new scent and it is awful! Will try something else from now on.
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We're so very sorry that you're not a fan of our Dawn Original scent. We're always looking for ways to improve our users dishwashing experience, so we made this change after receiving positive feedback during extensive consumer testing. We appreciate your feedback, and we'd love to connect about this. Please call us at (800) 725-3296.
December 2, 2025
Keebler
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Posted Nov 30, 2025
why does it smell like rotten fruit???
You did not do something right with this new formula because the scent lingers on everything. When I make spaghetti for dinner I do not want to taste dish soap on my plate with it. It's disgusting. Where does your company get off thinking that we want our plates, pots and pans, plastic containers, drinking glasses, mugs smelling like floral scented dish soap all the tim...
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Response from Staples :
Thanks for reaching out regarding the change to the scent of Dawn Ultra Original. The fragrance modification was made after receiving positive feedback from extensive consumer testing, marking the first scent update for Dawn Original in over a decade. We understand this may be disappointing to loyal consumers such as yourself, and we sincerely apologize. Please know that we truly appreciate your feedback, and we'll be sure to share your comments with our team. We wouldn't expect the scent of Dawn to last on dishes; however, if the soap isn't completely rinsed off or if the dishes have become porous, it is possible. To remove the scent, we recommend soaking the dishes in hot water with some distilled white vinegar added to it.
In the meantime, we want to share that we offer many other scents, including an unscented version called Dawn Free & Clear. Our team would like to learn more about your experience to help you find another one of our dish soaps that better meets your preferences. For assistance, please give us a call at (800) 725-3296.
December 1, 2025
unhappyuser
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Posted Nov 29, 2025
awful new scent
I've used Dawn for years for hard to clean greasy things but the new scent is so awful I had the throw out the bottle. Searching for a new go-to product.
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Firstly, thank you so much for being a loyal Dawn user. We're incredibly sorry that you're not a fan of this new scent. We made this change after receiving positive feedback during extensive consumer testing. While scent preferences will vary from person to person, you feedback is important, and we'd love to ensure your voice is heard. Please call us at (800) 725-3296.
December 2, 2025
mirandas146_7937
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Posted Nov 29, 2025
My favorite dish soap
I use this on a daily!! It removed crease and food residue especially on the potato peeler. It removes stains off clothing too. My mom loves using this as a stain remover for clothes. It has a clean scent.
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Ktmeier
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Posted Nov 27, 2025
Hate the new smell
Just got through my older refill jug and started a new one. Really hate the new smell. Why did you change it???? It is way too overpowering now. Not everyone wants stronger floral scents in their life. Please change it back or give us options!
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Response from Staples :
We thank you for sharing your feedback on our recent change to Dawn Ultra Original. We know this is the first change in over 10 years, and that scent preference can be very personal. We're sorry to hear you are not a fan of the new scent. Please rest assured that we value your feedback greatly, and we will relay it to our Research and Development team. We'd recommend giving our Dawn E-Z Squeeze Free & Clear Fragrance-Free a try, as it has all of the cleaning power of Dawn with no added scent. We'd love to hear more about your experience and help you locate this version of Dawn. Please give us a call at (800) 725-3296 Monday-Friday 9 AM - 6 PM EST.
December 1, 2025
KL0212
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Posted Nov 26, 2025
Horrible Overpowering New Scent
Like all of the other reviews this new scent is terrible. The only positive reviews I see are from the influencers that receive free products.
The smell was so strong it lingered throughout my home. The smell made me feel ill I had to throw out the bottle and discontinue use.
Please bring back the original scent.
The smell was so strong it lingered throughout my home. The smell made me feel ill I had to throw out the bottle and discontinue use.
Please bring back the original scent.
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Response from Staples :
There's nothing more important to us than your safety and satisfaction, so we're truly sorry to hear about your experience with our Dawn Ultra Original Dishwashing Liquid. This is the first scent change in over 10 years, and it was implemented after receiving positive feedback during extensive testing with consumers. While scent preferences will vary from person to person, we would never expect a scent to cause any negative reactions, and our products go through extensive testing to ensure safety with proper use. While you may have done so already, please discontinue using the product to avoid any further sensitivity. This isn't something we take lightly, so we'd like to make a report to our Safety Team and help make things right. We'd also like to tell you about Dawn Free & Clear Unscented. Please give us a call at (800) 725-3296.
November 28, 2025
msjennii_3550
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Posted Nov 26, 2025
There’s nothing like Dawn dish soap
I only use Dawn dish soap. Nothing works even close to as good as Dawn Dish soap when it comes to grease build up or food stuck to a pan..
And the fact that they help ducks and wildlife is just a bonus
And the fact that they help ducks and wildlife is just a bonus
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HillBilt455
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Posted Nov 25, 2025
Soap fantastic, new scent is abysmal.
The soap is great the new scent is AWFUL! It smell like someone mixed all of my grandmothers perfumes together. Please, please, PLEASE go back to the original scent, or at least give use the option between the two.
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for reaching out about the scent changes to our Dawn Ultra Original. This is the first scent change for Dawn Original in over 10 years, and we're very sorry for your disappointment. The fragrance change of Dawn Ultra Original was implemented after receiving positive feedback during extensive testing with consumers, but please be assured that we value your feedback greatly and are sharing it with the rest of our Dawn Team. We truly value you as a consumer and hope you'll give Dawn another try. We have a variety of scents if the Original no longer meets your needs, including an unscented version called Dawn Free and Clear, Unscented. We'd like to learn more about your experience and do our best to make things right for you. Please give us a call at (800) 725-3296.
November 28, 2025
alicezeller_1904
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Posted Nov 25, 2025
Best dishwashing soap!
I have been using DAWN, since it came out in 1972. My mother received Dawn in the mail to try it out. She loved it so much. And I have followed her footsteps. I have only used a different brand once or twice. I am a huge loyal customer for Dawn!
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chelseac147_6181
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Posted Nov 25, 2025
No other option
Literally what other brand dish soap would you even buy?! Dawn Ultra is just a one step stronger than the regular. Does it clean ducks? YES. Can you use it on your dogs? YES. Does it clean your dishes? YES.
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dawnlove
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Posted Nov 25, 2025
great
dawn is great. couldnt ask for cleaner dishes. this stuff works.
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kokopelli77
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Posted Nov 24, 2025
New scent is an abomination
We have used nothing but Dawn for decades and decades... but the new scent is fricking horrendous, and now that you've confirmed it's here to stay, we'll never buy another bottle again. Goodbye forever, P&G.
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Response from Staples :
We certainly appreciate your loyalty to Dawn over the years, and we're sorry to hear that you feel this way about the scent. A lot of thought goes into creating features that we think you'll like, but we certainly understand that preferences can vary. Your comments will be passed along, and we suggest giving another Dawn version a try if you'd prefer a different scent. Please give us a call at (800) 725-3296 if there's anything more we can assist you with.
November 26, 2025
summert58_3922
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Posted Nov 24, 2025
Worth it
Dawn is a brand name that's worth it. You get a lot of use out of it for what you pay, and it smells nice but not in an overwhelming way. It leaves no residue after being rinsed off dishes.
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Dishwasher44
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Posted Nov 24, 2025
terrible new scent
The new scent is awful. Please bring back the original scent - if you have a winning product, with loyal customers, why take it away!???
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Response from Staples :
We're sorry to hear that this was your experience with the scent, as a lot of thought goes into creating features that we think you'll like. If you'd prefer a different scent, we suggest giving another Dawn version a try. We'll be sure to share your feedback with our team, and you're always welcome to give us a call at (800) 725-3296 if there's anything more we can assist you with.
November 26, 2025
Holly2025
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Posted Nov 24, 2025
Overpowering and disgusting new scent
The “new” scent is disgusting. It over powers everything. I don’t want my dishes to smell like laundry soap. I don’t mind if something is mildly scented but this makes every smell like cheap perfume. I hate everything about it and will discontinue the use of dawn
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Thank you for reaching out about the recent scent changes to our Dawn Ultra Original, Holly. This is the first scent change for Dawn Original in over 10 years, and we're very sorry for your disappointment. The fragrance change of Dawn Ultra Original was implemented after receiving positive feedback during extensive testing with consumers, but please be assured that we value your feedback greatly and are sharing it with the rest of our Dawn Team. We truly value you as a consumer and hope you'll give Dawn another try. We have a variety of scents if the Original no longer meets your needs, including an unscented version called Dawn Free and Clear, Unscented. We'd like to learn more about your experience and do our best to make things right for you. Please give us a call at (800) 725-3296.
November 26, 2025
modernmindset_6725
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Posted Nov 24, 2025
Dawn-the GOAT of dish soap
Nothing beats Dawn. Hands down the best dish soap. A lot of companies try to copy it, but they just fall short. Dawn Ultra cuts through grease so easily, leaves my dishes sparkling clean, and smells fresh without being overpowering. I love it so much I even use it to wash my car and my dog—it’s just that good.
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Robyn59
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Posted Nov 23, 2025
Good products
Use all the time always work great! Sold on this product both dawn & tide
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caridads7_9152
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Posted Nov 23, 2025
Outstanding
I use this Dawn Professional detergent every single day at home, and honestly it never disappoints. It cuts through grease fast, even on the pots and pans that look impossible to clean. A little bit goes a long way, the smell is fresh, and it leaves everything feeling really clean. If you cook a lot or wash many dishes, this one is totally worth it.
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lsfskf
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Posted Nov 23, 2025
BRING BACK THE OLD SCENT
The new scent is gross, gives me a headache, and lingers. Coca Cola made a “classic” branding. Do it for Dawn. I won’t buy anything with this foul scent.
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Response from Staples :
We're very sorry that you aren't a fan of the new Dawn Ultra Original scent and that you found it to be headache inducing. We hope you're feeling better and we assure you that our products are tested to be safe when used as directed, and that your safety is our highest priority. We recommend that you discontinue use if you're experiencing sensitivity, and we're sharing your report with our Dawn Team. Because preferences can vary from person to person, we offer a variety of product versions, and hope you'll consider trying another version such as our Dawn Free & Clear EZ-Squeeze Fragrance-Free dish soap. We take your health and satisfaction very seriously, and our Safety Team would like to learn more details of your experience to further assist you. Please give us a call at 1-800-725-3296 from 9AM - 6PM EST Monday–Friday.
November 25, 2025
keyshar2_8375
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Posted Nov 22, 2025
Sparkling cleannn
Dawn is the best dish soap you'll ever use. Growing up my mom only bought the cheap kinds, but once I got older I started using Dawn and have never looked back. It cleans the dishes soooo well and it lasts so long.
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