Dawn Free Dish Soap

"Free & Clear" means the product is formulatedwithout dyes and fragrances, specifically designed for individuals with sensitive skin or those who prefer unscented products.1Beyond that, Dawn Free & Clearcontains biodegradable surfactants and is crafted with 0% fragrance, dyes, phthalates, or chlorine added.2It's not just a marketing label — it means those ingredients were deliberately removed from the formula.

Yes, the unscented version has zero added fragrance and leaves no chemical smell behind. Ideally, there should be no residual scent on dishes washed with Dawn Free & Clear when rinsed thoroughly with clean water. 1. This is a key reason customers with fragrance sensitivities and headache triggers specifically seek out this version over standard Dawn formulas.

It cleans just as powerfully — removing the dyes and fragrance does not reduce cleaning performance. Dawn Free & Clear dishwashing liquidis free & clear of dyes while providing 3x grease-cleaning power.3Real customers report it can getolive oil off a plastic container with ease.4It also lasts longer than regular Dawn, ismore gentle on hands, and cuts grease better4— so you're not trading performance for gentleness.

For the vast majority of people with sensitive skin, eczema, or fragrance allergies, this is one of the safest dish soaps available.Customers with eczema report it is "one of the few soaps that still cleans dishes but is also kind to the skin."5However, be aware that some people are allergic toPhenoxyethanol— used here as a preservative — andMethylisothiazolinone, which a small number of users are also sensitive to.5If you have complex or rare preservative allergies, review the full ingredient list before purchasing.

The full ingredient list is: Alcohol Denat., C10-16 Alkyldimethylamine Oxide, C9-11 Pareth-8, Deceth-8, Methylisothiazolinone, PEI-14 PEG-24/PPG-16 Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, and Water.6 On ingredient safety, it's important to note that the term "hypoallergenic" is not regulated by the FDA for cleaning products, meaning manufacturers can use this term even if the product contains ingredients that cause reactions in some individuals — so it's always worth reviewing the ingredient list for your specific needs.1 That said, this formula is free of potentially harmful hormone-altering chemicals such as Phthalates, Bisphenols, Parabens, Triclosan, Benzophenone-3, and PFAS compounds.7

Simple and efficient — a small amount goes a long way.Dispense Dawn into the sink or directly onto a sponge, wash dishes, and rinse thoroughly.6Because this is a concentrated formula, start with a small squeeze and add more only if needed. For best results, use warm water — it activates the surfactants and boosts grease-cutting performance. The EZ-Squeeze upside-down bottle is designed to deliver soap directly to the tip, so there's no shaking or flipping required.

No — when rinsed properly, Dawn Free & Clear leaves dishes completely clean with no residue or soapy film.Customers describe their dishes as "squeaky clean," noting it cuts grease with ease andfoams well.4Customers who switched from scented soaps also report that their plastic containers and reusable items no longer retain any soapy aftertaste or chemical smell after washing — a common complaint with heavier-fragranced formulas.

Yes — Dawn Free & Clear is built with environmental responsibility in mind.For more than 40 years, Dawn has helped save wildlifeboth at the sink and at the shore, working with wildlife rescue experts to protect and care for aquatic wildlife.3The formula containsbiodegradable surfactants, and the EZ-Squeeze bottle design reduces product waste by ensuring you use every last drop — less waste per bottle, less product going down the drain unnecessarily.

It's a specifically reformulated version of Dawn — not just regular Dawn with ingredients removed.Dawn Free & Clearcontains biodegradable surfactantsand is crafted intentionally without fragrance, dyes, phthalates, or chlorine added3— meaning the formula was built from the ground up for sensitive users, not stripped down from the original. Dawn offers a diverse range of products with different formulations — to confirm you have the right one,examine the product label carefullyand look for the "Free & Clear" marking, which is specifically marketed for individuals with sensitive skin.

No — this is a hand-washing formula only and should not be used in a dishwasher.It isnot for use in dishwashers.6Using hand dish soap in a dishwasher will cause excessive sudsing that can overflow the machine and potentially damage it. For dishwasher use, you'll need a dedicated dishwasher detergent — this product is formulated specifically for hand washing at the sink.