Dawn Dish Soap Review - Antibacterial Apple Blossom Scent

by Candice
(Boston)

Candice has shared her Ultra Dawn dish soap review, in the apple blossom scent, which happens to also be antibacterial.

Candice says:

I use Dawn Ultra Concentrated Dishwashing liquid for a number of reasons.


The first is that it is reasonably priced. For a 24 fl oz. bottle I paid under three dollars.

In addition, my understanding is that one dollar from every bottle sold goes to save wildlife.

Finally, it is the best dishwashing soap I have found to cut grease from dirty pots and pans.

When I use Dawn it never leaves a slimy or greasy residue. It makes my dishes sparkle with very little effort on my part.

It requires only a very small amount, just a squirt, to wash a large amount of dishes, and I wash all my dishes by hand since I don't own a dishwasher.

The apple blossom smell is very pleasant and it’s like aromatherapy when I wash my dishes. The smell lingers long after I am done and leaves the house smelling like an apple orchard.

It is also great for my husband as a hand cleaner after working on the car engine. It is antibacterial hand soap that cleans grease and oil off hands without drying them out.

Taylor says:

Thanks Candice for sharing your Dawn dish soap review.

Until recently, when I decided to buy a different dishwashing liquid each time I ran out, so I could test and review various ones for this site, I always used this soap, in this exact scent.

I love the smell too, and I like that it is ultra concentrated, so it is thick. I tried a generic apple scented version once, since it was significantly cheaper (unlike you, I do think Dawn is a bit on the expensive side), but it was so watered down I ran through it much faster.


That did convince me I like ultra concentrated soaps, but still hasn't convinced me that Dawn is a bargain, although I see it more of a bargain than I used to.

I would note that I don't like the fact that it is antibacterial though. Not all Dawn dish soap products are, and I wish this one was not.

It is only antibacterial as a hand cleaner, so this fact does not effect your dishes in the slightest. Further, I've read about multiple scientific studies saying this added ingredient does not significantly help you out, and does cause the potential for the evolution of super bugs. Therefore, although I like the scent I am trying to steer away from this dish soap myself, in the future.

I may still, when my experimentation phase is over, switch back to Dawn dish soap in something not antibacterial, but only if I can't find something cheaper that is just as effective, and if I can find something better for the environment I'll probably switch away too.

From the number of reviews I've received from readers for this brand of dishwashing liquid, I am guessing that the Dawn brand is the most (or at least one of the most) popular out there. I've collected several more reviews below.

In addition, I've got another page of reviews of Dawn dishwashing liquid here, that you can also read if you're interested.

Further, you can also share your dishwashing soap review here, for this or any other brand, telling me what you like, or don't, about it and why. In addition, you can read reviews of other brands that have already been submitted.

Orange Scented Dawn Power Scrubber Dish Soap Is My Favorite

by Kristen
(Maryland)

Kristen has shared her review of Dawn Power Scrubber dish soap, which is a specially formulated variation of Ultra Dawn which, marketing claims, does well for cleaning caked on food from pots and pans.

Kristen says:

Dawn is my all time favorite dish soap. I've tried other brands that are cheaper, but I always come back to Dawn.

The bottle I use is fairly large and lasts a long time, but costs almost $6 per bottle. It's worth the price because Dawn has such a variety of products and they are all gentle to hands (and apparently wildlife), but cuts grease and cleans sticky pots and pans really well.

The best thing about Dawn is how well it suds and lathers. It only takes a tiny bit to get a full sink of bubbles and a little really goes a long way, so I don't mind spending more for a bottle.

My favorite scent is orange, but they have a lot of other scents as well.

I like that you can use it as a handsoap for your kitchen too, because it's mild to skin.

I usually use it for pots or pans that have baked on food, that need soaking for a little while. I soak the pan for about an hour with some Dawn dish soap and hot water and the stuck on food comes right off. It gets rid of all the greasy residue left behind as well. I don't think I'll ever use any dish liquid except Dawn.

Taylor says:

Thanks Kristen for sharing your Dawn dish soap review.

I noted that this particular scent, along with the apple blossom scent, of the Dawn Power Scrubber variety, are both antibacterial as well.

I have not personally compared Ultra Dawn and the Power Scrubbers variety to see which one works better on caked on food. If someone has used both and can compare them, I would love to hear your opinion if the Power Scrubber version works better, or not.

Ultra Dawn Hawaiian Pineapple Scented Dish Detergent Is Too Strong Smelling

by Ashley

Ashley has shared her opinions about one of the newer fragrances of Dawn dish soap, Hawaiian Pineapple.

Ashley says:

After many years of using different dish detergents I decided to try Dawn dish soap in the Hawaiian Pineapple Scent.

I tried it because I had a coupon, and with an in-store sale, the 10.3 FL OZ bottle was free. I figured how different could it be?

The first time I squirted it into a sponge I was taken aback by the strong sweet scent. It was so strong and sweet that I winced and began rinsing out my sponge.

Realizing I needed to use this dish soap I began hand washing my dishes, quickly, more quickly than I normal do. This task, that I normally find relaxing, was something I wanted to finish, if no other reason than to get away from the smell.

It lathered up like any other dish soap I’d used before. It cleaned my dishes relatively well, with the exception of the greasy pots. For those, the soap just didn’t get them clean enough to suit me. Therefore, I opted to put those in the dish washer. Otherwise the soap was fine, except for the smell.

I would most likely purchase Dawn again, especially with a good price, as long as I have a coupon, but this time in unscented.

Taylor says:

Thanks Ashley for your review of this scent. I don't think I've even seen it in stores, but I'm not sure.

This scent is apparently part of Dawn's "Destinations" scents, which seems to be relatively new. I would be interested to hear from other readers who have tried Dawn dish soap in any of these exotic scents, to say whether you like them or not. There are some people who love variety and interesting scents, and those who like the tried and true, or something less powerful.

It is interesting that you mentioned you would only by this product again in an unscented version. I looked, and at this time I don't believe they have an unscented version. Instead, even the Dawn Pure Essentials line, which is advertised as hypoallergenic, has scents. That seems incredible (in a bad way) to me, since I always advocate for an unscented version of just about every cleaning product.

Has anyone found an unscented product that they like? I know several brands have them available, with the one first coming to mind being Seventh Generation free and clear natural dish liquid.

You can share your dishwashing soap review here to tell me about what product you use to clean your dishes, pots and pans, and why.

Dawn Dish Soap Leaves Stinky Smell On My Sponge Or Dish Cloth

by Sylvia
(MI)

Sylvia shared a problem she's having when using Dawn dishwashing liquid.

Sylvia says:

I love Dawn liquid detergent for its cleansing power. I can use a lot less than other brand to clean the same amount of grease.

The big puzzle is that Dawn leaves a stinky smell on my sponge or dishcloth.

I tested this a couple of time by changing to a new sponge and using different liquid detergent (Palmolive). That bad smell was gone.

Once I switch back to Dawn, there's a bad smell again. I hope Dawn's R&D can fix this problem.

Taylor says:

Sylvia, sorry to hear you're having this trouble with this dishwashing liquid.

Has anyone experienced anything similar with this or any other soaps, and if so, do you have any suggestions for Sylvia of what to do about it?

I would normally think the smell was coming from an old sponge, since they can get stinky after using them for a while if they're not properly cleaned. Here's a quick video tip on how to clean a sponge in the microwave. However, I'm not sure that is your problem, in this instance, since you say you switched to a new sponge.

Hope you can figure it out soon! Otherwise, check out the reviews of other dishwashing soaps here so you can hopefully find a new one that works as well as Dawn, but doesn't have that unpleasant odor for you.

I Think Dawn Stinks Too

by SR101 Reader

In response to the review above where Sylvia shared her opinions about Dawn leaving behind a bad smell, another SR101 Reader wrote in to agree with her.

SR101 Reader says:

I have tried numerous Dawn soaps and they all leave a nasty smell on my hands as well as the sponge.

It is not a matter of using an old sponge, it is the soap itself.

I had used Dawn before (years ago) and didnt have this problem. I started using Palmolive and I like it but it's expensive so I bought a few bottles of Dawn (in different fragances) and they ALL leave that nasty smell. Very disappointed. I went back to Palmolive.

Taylor says:

Thanks for sharing your opinion and experience with me.

I'll confess I've used this dish soap quite a number of times, but never really noticed this issue. Next time I buy it again though, I'll pay more attention.

I'd love to hear from even more people sharing their experiences with this brand of dish soap, or any other, telling me what you like, or don't about it, and why.

Now That I've Tried Dawn Dish Soap I Can't Go Back To The Cheaper Varieties

by Megan
(Louisville, KY)

Megan has shared her review of the original blue Dawn, in the ultra concentrated variety.

Megan says:

I usually buy the cheapest dishwashing liquid that I can find, but on a recent shopping trip I decided to spend an extra dollar and try Dawn.

With the recent Gulf Oil Spill on my mind, the tagline "Dawn Helps Save Wildlife," paired with a cute picture of penguins, seemed to get to me.

After using it for about two weeks now, I don't think I could go back to a cheaper soap.

For one, this formula really cuts through the grease and grime in my kitchen, and takes less soap to do it too. I'm not even halfway through the 24 ounce bottle.

I have a dishwasher, but I hand wash all pots, pans, and baking dishes because they need the extra elbow grease.

I also appreciate that Dawn dish soap doesn't contain phosphates, which harm our waterways.

I would probably buy 12 bottles a year, at an extra dollar apiece, and I like knowing that I can support a company that comes through when marine life needs our help!

Taylor says:

Thanks Megan for sharing your review of the blue Dawn, as I call it.

I have noted that this particular variety, unlike some of the other scents, is not an antibacterial hand soap. That means Dawn makes some, but not all of its products antibacterial.

I have gotten even more reviews than what you've seen here for this dishwashing liquid. You can read even more Dawn dishwashing liquid reviews here which have already been submitted, since this page was getting pretty long.

In addition, I would love to hear from you too. You can share your dishwashing soap review here, for this or any other brand, telling me what you like (or dislike) about it, and why. In addition, you can also read other reviews of other brands which have already been submitted.

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