What is in Dawn dishwashing liquid?
While specific Dawn dish soap ingredients vary from one Dawn dishwashing product to another, all Dawn dish soaps are formulated to suspend grease so that it can be rinsed away with water easily. Because of their chemical makeup, Dawn products leave behind no residue or streaking. They are great at grease cutting and rinse cleanly away. The Soap & Detergent Association provides a list of general ingredients commonly used in hand dishwashing products. For more information about Dawn dish soap ingredients and safety considerations, see our Material Safety Data Sheets.

How does Dawn compare to other dish soaps?
Dawn dishwashing liquid has been known for superior grease-fighting power since it was created in 1973. Dawn products remove grease very effectively. Some even carry the Good Housekeeping Seal. And we haven't stopped there. We continually strive to find ways to innovate and offer great dishwashing solutions for consumers' changing needs. One way to find out how Dawn compares is to check out liquid dish soap comparisons written by consumers. Read Dawn product reviews right here on Dawn-Dish.com.

Which Dawn dish soap is better for me?
We understand that different Dawn users face different dishwashing challenges. That's why we've created a family of products with a variety of special features. For example, Dawn Simple Pleasures™ , which features an air freshener in the base of the bottle, is great for scent lovers while Dawn PLUS with Power Scrubbers™ is perfect for those who'd rather not soak baked-on food messes. Use our special tool to help you Discover Your Dawn.

Is Dawn Dish Liquid safe for sensitive skin?
Yes. While it is specially formulated for grease-cutting, Dawn products are gentle enough to wash hands. Dawn PLUS Hand Renewal is formulated to improve the look and feel of your skin and give you softer feeling, more beautiful hands in just five dish washes.

Does Dawn offer antibacterial hand soap?
Yes. Dawn offers antibacterial versions of several dish liquids. These products have an added ingredient, triclosan, which helps fight germs on your hands when used as hand soap. Try Dawn Direct Foam™ and Antibacterial Hand Soap, Dawn PLUS with Power Scrubbers and Antibacterial Hand Soap or Ultra Dawn Dishwashing Liquid and Antibacterial Hand Soap.

Are Dawn Antibacterial Hand Soaps to be used only as hand soaps, or can they also be used as dishwashing detergents?
All Dawn products are formulated for dishwashing. Products that are also labeled as Antibacterial Hand Soaps may also be used to reduce bacteria on your hands when used as hand soap.

Can I use Dawn to clean things other than dishes?
Dawn is so effective in cutting grease on dishes that over the years, consumers have used Dawn on other greasy messes around their homes, from cleaning kitchen messes like grease build up on the stove range hood to oily spots in the garage. Dawn is not recommended for window cleaning, car washing, body wash or washing hair.

How does dish soap take out stains on clothes?
In the same way that the Dawn formula suspends food grease so that it washes easily off of dishes, Dawn dish soap can remove grease stains from clothing. Consumers have told us they use Dawn for hand washing delicates and spotting greasy stains. As a result, Tide® Laundry Detergent has partnered with Dawn to introduce Tide with Dawn StainScrubbers™ so it's even easier to use the grease-fighting power of Dawn for your fabric care.

Can I add bleach to Dawn dish liquid?
No. Our dishwashing liquids are formulated to work best without any added ingredients and should not be altered in any way. Never add other chemicals such as bleach. You may like to try Dawn PLUS Bleach Alternative. Its formula features a powerful enzyme that delivers the tough cleaning power of bleach without the odors, skin irritation or the chance of discoloring your clothes and dishtowels.

Which company owns Dawn?
Dawn was created by Procter & Gamble^® (P&G) in 1973. P&G is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and provides products and services of superior quality and value to consumers in over 80 countries worldwide. You may also know many of P&G's other trusted homecare brands including Cascade^®, Febreze^®, Mr. Clean^®, Swiffer^® and HomeMadeSimple.com^®.

What is the history of Dawn?
Since Dawn was invented in 1973, Dawn dish liquid has been known for superior grease-fighting power. It's so effective on dishes, pots and pans, that over the years, consumers have found many uses for Dawn around their homes. Animal rescuers have even discovered that it's a great way to remove grease from animals in oil spill cleanups. As a result, Dawn has helped conservation organizations save thousands of animals for over 35 years. Today, Dawn has grown into an international family of dishwashing liquids dedicated to innovation and answering consumers' ever-changing needs.

Am I supporting a good cause by using Dawn dish liquid?
Dawn has donated thousands of bottles of Dawn dish liquid each year for over 35 years so that wildlife rescue organizations, such as the International Bird Rescue Research Center, can use it to remove oil from aquatic animals. Rescuers prefer Dawn because it removes grease effectively yet gently. Recently, Dawn has increased its support for these organizations by making contributions to improve their facilities and by advocating the prevention of oil spills. Learn more at DawnSavesWildlife.com