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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 Dec 25, 2025
Good scrubbing power
Dawn dishwashing liquid has good scrubbing power. I dont like strong scents and this product is very suitable if you are like me. Dawn dishwashing liquid is the only liquid that I have also found useful for cleaning jewellery and it works best.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Dec 23, 2025
New Scent is awful!
The new scent is cloying and it sticks to my dishes after they have been washed. I have to rinse them with water several times so I am wasting water and I don’t feel like the product is as effective in breaking up grease so I have to use more product thereby wasting money two times over. I am disappointed that Dawn manufacturers will not listen to their consumers. There...
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Posted Dec 25, 2025
Good scrubbing power
Dawn dishwashing liquid has good scrubbing power. I dont like strong scents and this product is very suitable if you are like me. Dawn dishwashing liquid is the only liquid that I have also found useful for cleaning jewellery and it works best.
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Posted Dec 23, 2025
New Scent is awful!
The new scent is cloying and it sticks to my dishes after they have been washed. I have to rinse them with water several times so I am wasting water and I don’t feel like the product is as effective in breaking up grease so I have to use more product thereby wasting money two times over. I am disappointed that Dawn manufacturers will not listen to their consumers. There...
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linseyf5_8611
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Posted Dec 22, 2025
Tough and smells good
This stuff is magic. It smells fresh, cleans quick, and you get a hefty amount for the cost. It has an easy grab bottle and stores well. It works on tough grease.
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rijah2_9592
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Posted Dec 22, 2025
Very good for greasy dishes and great value for mo
Works extremely well! Lasts an incredibly long time too. I believe this lasted me about 7 months, so it's great value for money! It's a very good consistency formula which makes it easy to dispense and creates a great lather foam. Using this does not require washing dishes twice, it fights grease with one wash which makes things much quicker.
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yohaniam1_42
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Posted Dec 22, 2025
This product is amazing
Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid works great at cutting grease and cleaning dishes with minimal effort. It lathers well and a little goes a long way. I love the fresh scent and that it rinses off easily. Definitely one of my go-to dish soaps!
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GAJII
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Posted Dec 20, 2025
New smell is abysmal
Dislike the overly chemical, cheap perfume scent intensely. After 20 years will be looking for new product.
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giannag112_4128
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Posted Dec 18, 2025
Why would you buy from anyone else?
The best bang for your buck that cleans EVERYTHING. I even use it to clean my makeup brushes or personal beauty sponges! It gets the rough grid out of my pods and even cleans my countertops
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sharafiev_5331
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Posted Dec 18, 2025
Dependable grease-fighting detergent with good lat
I've been using Dawn Professional Heavy Duty Manual Pot and Pan Detergent for a few weeks and it does a reliable job cutting grease. The lather is satisfying and helps with Cleaning stuck-on food without constant scrubbing. The Scent is mild and not overpowering, and the bottle's Storage is easy to tuck under the sink. I also like that there are clear directions and fee...
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joannam276_563
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Posted Dec 17, 2025
Powerful grease-cutting dish soap with great quali
I’ve been using Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid for years, and it never disappoints. It cuts through grease incredibly well, even on heavily used pots and pans, with just a small amount. The original scent is clean and pleasant, not overpowering, and it rinses off easily without leaving residue. One bottle lasts a long time, which makes it a great value. The quality and p...
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Tina73
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Posted Dec 16, 2025
New Dawn stinks
I have used Dawn for decades, and the new scent is so awful, I will never buy blue Dawn again. I am so disappointed with the smell that I’ll look to another company now.
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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 17, 2025
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Posted Dec 15, 2025
Dawn Dish Soap
I have used this product to do my dishes for a while now. I really like how it cleans and smells so good. I would of liked to know how good it was so i could of started using it way before. I really recommend this product if you love to have your dishes clean.
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not1
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Posted Dec 14, 2025
hard for anyone with allergies to strong smells
the new scent for even the original dish soap stinks, your dishes smell like the scent even afterwards. when someone it highly allergic to strong smells this product is not for them, need to go back to the original way this was made.
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Response from Staples :
We know how important it is to have a scent you love when it comes to washing dishes, and we're very sorry to hear about your experience. All our products go through stringent tests and evaluations to ensure they are safe and effective when used as directed, so this is not something we’d expect to happen. If you haven’t already, please discontinue using the dish soap and set it aside in case we need more information. The scent of Dawn Ultra was changed after receiving positive feedback during extensive testing with consumers. This is the first scent change for Dawn Ultra Original in over 10 years. We understand that this change may be disappointing for some consumers, and we truly value your feedback, as it’s instrumental in guiding our team as we continue to work on future innovations. To help remove the scent, we recommend soaking the dishes in hot water with some distilled vinegar added to it. If you choose to wash the dishes in the dishwasher, pour some vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher, along with some vinegar directly into the dispenser. We offer a variety of scents, and even an Unscented version of Dawn in an E-Z Squeeze bottle, and we'd love to help find a version you'll love. Please call us at (800) 725-3296 so we can continue assisting you.
December 15, 2025
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Posted Dec 13, 2025
Suds up for sure.
I used this as a clarifying shampoo and this for sure strips everything out. If it works well on animals it works amazing on humans. Also it works well on dishes.
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ladystaci_8152
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Posted Dec 13, 2025
Save the duckies with Dawn
Dawns dish soap is very concentrated so a little goes along way! You don’t need to water product as this soap is very effective at cleaning. I will always buy dawn.
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code_chloee_5810
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Posted Dec 12, 2025
Consistent.
If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Dawn dish soap is a tried and true staple in all of my families homes. My momma would’ve disappointed if she knew I had anything else in my kitchen. It’s tough on grease and the only dish soap I trust to get my dishes clean.
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kyliecub14_6206
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Posted Dec 11, 2025
Good product
The clean you get from this product is great, sustainable and great value. Gets rid of fish odors and foams suds perfectly! Easy dispense to use for sure.
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ettrickc_9723
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Posted Dec 10, 2025
Very effective!
To me Dawn Ultra is the Ultimate dishwashing hero! As an adult, Dawn is my go to, when it comes to dishwashing/ cleaning the kitchen. I can’t remember using anything else, I most- definitely will probably NEVER use another brand! There is, in my eyes, no better dishwashing product—-HANDS DOWN!
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Evvy
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Posted Dec 10, 2025
Whatever you changed in formula, change it back!
I don't know what happened but Dawn is not the same. I have to use so much more to get my dishes clean. The awesome degreasing quality has declined. This was always my go to but next purchase will be another brand.
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Response from Staples :
We're sorry to hear you didn't have the experience you expected, Evvy, and assure you that we have many quality checks to ensure your dishes are left sparkling. To get the best results, make sure your water is 105°F to 115°F (40.56°C to 46.11°C), and add the dishwashing liquid to the sink before adding water. We'd like to help you get the most from your Dawn, as well as share your experience with our Quality Team. When you have a minute, please get in touch with us at (800) 725-3296.
December 12, 2025
lbea71_6233
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Posted Dec 10, 2025
Always stand by Dawn
The concentration is good. It fights the grease and grime on dishes. It makes cleanup so much easier. It’s easy to store and very little water needed to get it to work.
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lindah319_5779
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Posted Dec 9, 2025
All purpose perfect!
The best! This is the most versatile cleaner I have ever used! Thick terrific fragrance, dissolves instantly in water and make gobs and scads of bubbles that help break down dirt, grease, ickiness and rinses clean away.
I’m I use it for more than dishes-try it on stubborn clothes stains and dirt, cleaning grout, the toilet bowl, your hair (seriously great for that firs...
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