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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: You Clean Up Nice

| By John Petersik | April 12, 2010 | 2,850 Comments

Fab Freebie: You Clean Up Nice

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

Yes, this freebie is about cleaning, but the “nice” part of my post title risks being a major understatement. For instance, would you call this incredible Australian house that we virtually crashed back in February just “nice?”

MerchHume HouseCrash

Of course not. It’s amazing. Which is why we’re excited that those very homeowners are also the geniuses behind the luxurious and superbly eco-friendly cleaning line called Murchison-Hume. Even more excitingly, they’re sending over $250 worth of luxe home-cleaning products to one lucky reader’s casa (feel free to drool, since you’ll soon have something to clean it up with).

MerchHume SixHandSoap

So why do we love Murchison-Hume? Let’s start with the design: vintage apothecary-style bottles that make any countertop photo-shoot ready. Then there’s the eco part. All products are premium organic and are based in the same technology that cleans up oil spills, meaning they’re completely non-toxic. Oh, and of course there’s the fact that they actually work – and smell great (mmm, Australian White Grapefruit). And yes this line (which you can find stateside in Anthropologie and in upscale shelter mags like Elle Decor) is pricier than your average cleaner, but you certainly get what you pay for. Plus, it never hurts to feel a bit fancy when you’re tidying up. In fact they sent some our way and we’ve never felt so elegant while getting our scrub on. There was even some raised pinky action while we went.

MerchHume LaundryGarment

So here are the deets for this week’s giveaway, including all of the loot that our winner’s gonna take home…

  • PRIZE: Murchison-Hume’s “Classic Six” boxed set, full refill set, Luxury Laundry Soak, Original Garment Groom, Hand Soap and their brand new hand cream.
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “KEEP IT CLEAN” and…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … fess up about what you obsessively clean. Are you a frequent hand washer or teeth brusher? Does clutter on your countertop drive you nuts? Do you consider clothes to be dirty even if they’ve barely been worn?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, April 14th at 8pm EST
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: Worldwide. That’s right, it’s fair game for everyone.
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!

Find more freebie info on our Giveaway FAQs page. Pics courtesy of Murchison-Hume.

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Comments

  1. KCatGU says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    Keep it clean.

    I wish I were obsessively clean, maybe these spiffy products will inspire me.

    Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    Keep it Clean!

    I like to sweep! It’s great to see all the stuff you sweep up in the morning and then at night. I always wonder how my floors can accumulate so much just within a day!!

    Reply
  3. sarsk624 says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I am obsessive about my kitchen counters. If they are dirty I feel like the entire kitchen looks a mess.

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I have a black rug in our office (the dumbest thing I have ever bought) and it shows everything. So, dirty rugs drive me nuts!

    Reply
  5. Emily says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    Keep it clean!

    I am constantly washing my hands, especially when I’m out shopping. They start to feel grimy after constantly touching things that I know might have been touched by hundreds of people before me!

    Reply
  6. Lindsey says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I obsess over putting dishes in the dishwasher. I start to get really freaked out when there are dishes in the sink. I just don’t understand why my husband puts a dish in the sink, when you can just put it right in the dishwasher! :)

    Reply
  7. Carol N. says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    I love having the kitchen sink (deep single basin stainless steel) clean and with no water spots. It doesn’t happen as often as I’d like due to what seems like a constant stream of dishes and glasses but I love love seeing that sink shine!

    Reply
  8. April B says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I’m obsessive about doing laundry. I hate to have a pile of laundry that needs to be done!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Mindy says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN I can’t stand so much as a water spot on my eating utensils.

    Reply
  10. Elizabeth says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I have to have a clean house-ALL of it…lots of work with two babies-but a MUST!

    Reply
  11. Melanie S says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!! My kitchen, for sure, cannot get clean enough!!! :)

    Reply
  12. erin says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    Keep it clean!!

    I’m constantly cleaning the kitchen counter so that there’s nothing on it (even if that means moving things elsewhere). For some reason, it makes me so happy to come in and have a clean counter.

    Reply
  13. Monique says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    This is an amazing giveaway!!

    Okay so.. callllll me weird.. but I vaccum our garage! I’m obsessed with keeping our cars home beautiful too!

    Reply
  14. Mindi says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    I must wash my hands while I clean. It is not QUITE obsessive, but close enough. I hate the feeling of dust/dirt on my hands, so it is clean, clean, wash hands, clean, wash hands–and so on! Makes for a clean house AND a clean me!

    Reply
  15. Katelyn Likes This says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    My windows! I can’t stand it when there’s a sunny day and all I can see is the outdoor mildew rain stains on my windows and can’t see clearly through them! Argh! Yes, I use vinegar and water to clean them!

    Reply
  16. Samantha says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! Hard floors. I like to walk around barefoot and I HATE the feeling of little crumbs stuck to my feet!

    Reply
  17. Kelly says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”
    Love to have clean kitchen counters!

    Reply
  18. Jason says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I have a sickness for cleaning. I clean, vacuum, mop, and dust everynight before I go to bed. I actually like it and it is good exercise. I clean the house and my wife does the laundry and cooks. We make a great team.

    Reply
  19. Leigh F. says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    My kitchen and bathrooms must be crazy clean at all times. If not, it drives me crazy. I’m also obcessive about keeping the main living areas of our house clean. Our master bedroom is always clean because I can’t sleep when there’s clutter everywhere.

    Reply
  20. alexis says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I can’t say I’m obsessively clean about any one thing, but I can definitely appreciate a clean, shiny kitchen with organized countertops and a bright, white sink!

    Reply
  21. Kaili L. says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    Bed sheets! Nothing better than the feeling of clean sheets!

    Reply
  22. Melissa says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    Keep it clean! I can’t stand clutter on the kitchen counter!

    Reply
  23. Lindsey says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    Keep it clean!

    Reply
  24. amc says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m a clutter hater. Anything on the counter or the coffee table ends up in recylcing at my house!

    Reply
  25. tara says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    keep it clean…

    i always wash my hands and brush my teeth. i hate it when someone “does the dishes” but leaves pots and pans and doesn’t wipe out the sink!

    Reply
  26. Crystal says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I hate my counter top and kitchen table being dirty!! That is definitely part of “doing the dishes” and it drives me nuts when it’s not clean!

    Reply
  27. Kim H. says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!….

    I am a germaphobe at heart… ugh my secret is out! I hate dirty countertops! As in, I will not sit my purse down on a countertop that has not been cleaned by me (especially in public bathrooms while I am washing my hands)! Don’t do it ladies…. there are germs there! ha!

    Reply
  28. shannon says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Really I like to keep everything in my house clean…but you know, sometimes that doesn’t happen. The kitchen is the first thing I see when I come home, so I’ve been trying lately to keep it very clean and tidy. If I come home to a messy kitchen it sours my mood.

    Reply
  29. Jean says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Uh, I don’t obsessively clean anything. I leave that to my husband, much to his annoyance.

    Reply
  30. Caysie says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I hate touching public things- door handles, shopping carts, elevator buttons etc. So we are big on hand sanitizer

    Reply
  31. Kerri says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    Keep it clean!!

    These products are so pretty! So I’m obsessive about clean and clutter-free countertops in the kitchen. I could have a sink full of dishes but as long as the counters are clean, I’m happy.

    Reply
  32. emilyr says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    I wish I could be obsessive about anything, but while we’re renovating…

    I am compulsive about germs (hand washing, de-germinating, etc.) at my office and other public areas… at home I’m not too too worried :)

    Reply
  33. Kristin says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    Keep It Clean! I love having my stainless steel appliances sparkle!

    Reply
  34. Mary says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    The kitchen and bathrooms are what I am most particular about cleaning. There is nothing more satisfying than wiping down the kitchen counter at the end of the day! Especially when the cleaner is eco and smells nice :)

    Reply
  35. Brooke says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    Keep it Clean!

    I am way more cluttered than my husband which makes him a little crazy. However, I am weird about the cleanliness of floors. I really get anxious when there is not enough vacuuming done or when the kitchen needs to be swept. A pile or two of papers? Not a bother. Dirty floors- gross!

    Reply
  36. Jill says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am a “neat freak” about my kitchen sink! I cannot stand to have dishes, food, etc in the sink! Almost before my husband is finished eating supper, I have that plate out from under him, rinsed (or perfectly washed), and placed in the dishwasher. I cannot stand anything in the sink!

    Reply
  37. Design Esquire says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I love a clean house. I like to keep my kitchen counters uncluttered and clean, and a dirty bathroom really bothers me!

    Reply
  38. Amanda says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    Keep it clean!

    I’m obsessive about my hands… always washed.

    Reply
  39. JenniB says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Oh, how I hate clutter on the counters!!!

    Reply
  40. Amanda Culver says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I am obsessive about my kitchen countertops! Even one crumb has to be cleaned up immediately!

    Reply
  41. Dan says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! Keeping clean the top of the stove, how does it get so doggone dirty!

    Reply
  42. Kelsey says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I am very obsessive about clutter. In my home, everything has a place and I am constantly picking up little messes and transporting items to their actual home.

    Reply
  43. CARIE says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I MUST HAVE A CLEAN SINK AT ALL TIMES!

    Reply
  44. Christy says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    Sheets and bedding.
    My main obsession: I dont know why or what started this, but I cannot sleep in the same sheets and bedding for more than a week or two without cleaning them. It gives me the heebee jeebees.

    Reply
  45. *Michelle says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!
    kitchen counter must be clean!

    Reply
  46. Steph says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I hate clutter in general, but I’m most particular about my kitchen. I can’t have ANYTHING on the counters. Crumbs, water stains, drippings from food, dishes, appliances – nothing! I am also a perpetual hand washer.

    Reply
  47. The Monogrammed Mrs. says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”… I won’t tell my husband about this answer because he would probably laugh thinking I don’t obsess about anything cleaning related but I really do…We have an old nice, deep, white sink (house was built in 1958) and I clean it often because I love how white it can be. It’s probably my favorite thing about our house…

    Reply
  48. Courtney H. says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I am really OCD about hand washing and yes, I consider clothes dirty even if they have been barely worn!

    Reply
  49. Shan says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    With four kids, it’s not always as clean as I would like!

    Reply
  50. Amy says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    clutter for sure. and my kitchen sink. gotta do the dishes before bed *grin*

    Reply
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