We appreciate that you've used Dawn for a long time, Anne. We're very sorry you're finding the Fresh Rain fragrance nauseating, and have found it to linger on your dishes. Extensive research and consumer testing goes into our product features, and our dish soaps are tested to be safe when used as directed. Since this scent is making you feel nauseated, we recommend that you discontinue use of this fragrance. If you're interested in an unscented option, we recommend our Dawn Free & Clear Fragrance-Free dish soap. When the soap scent lingers on your dishes, there could be a few potential causes for this happening. Over time, dish soap buildup can accumulate on dishes. Also, if you have hard water, it can interfere with the effectiveness of the soap and leave behind residue. For best results, add about 2 tablespoons of dish soap to the sink, then add water that’s 105-115°F. We don't recommend leaving to soak long term, but to wash promptly, and rinse the dishes thoroughly with clean water. We take your report and your satisfaction very seriously, and would like to learn more about your experience in order to further help. Please give our Dawn Team a call at 1-800-725-3296 from 9AM -- 6PM EST Monday–Friday.

We're so very sorry to hear about what's going on. Porous items can collect a scent, and porous items are usually your cast irons, plastics, and worn down dishes. However, by soaking them in hot water with a bit of distilled white vinegar added to it, you should be able to remove the scent. In the future, we suggest you rinse these type of items right away and avoid soaking them. We'd like to connect about this and get you some additional assistance. Please call us at (800) 725-3296.