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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. Meghan says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am obsessive about having a clean kitchen. I cannot handle dishes in the sink or crumbs on the counter. I have to clean the counters, stove top, and wipe down the appliances every night before bed!

    Reply
  2. Jaimee says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m weird about anything (anywhere) being out of place. The family room could be totally spotless, but I wouldn’t be able to consider it “clean” if there anything out of place — like my daughter’s toys on the floor, my husband’s keys or cell phone on the side table, etc. My brain just can’t get around the fact that if it doesn’t go there, it shouldn’t be there.

    Reply
  3. Ali Brewer says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN- What do I not obbessively clean? Clutter in general is a big issue for me, along with using my Dyson on a daily basis!!

    Reply
  4. Mrs S says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    A clean bathroom is a must for me.

    Reply
  5. sara says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I do like to keep my car nice and tidy. I’ve had people tell me my trunk is the cleanest trunk they’ve ever seen(that’s probably cuz I have nothing in it!)

    Reply
  6. Cori says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN” I CAN NOT STAND dishes in the sink. It makes me so grossed out and I am a teeth person- Brush, floss & mouth wash thanks :)

    Reply
  7. KVB says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Clutter makes me crazy. So does remotes all over the living room and dirty dishes in the sink…(honey, I’ll do those in the morning = arrrrggghhh)

    Reply
  8. Alanna says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”
    i cant stand clutter, everything has a place!

    Reply
  9. emily says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    keep it clean!!!

    i wash my feet daily, usually more in the summer… i hate having dirty feet.

    Reply
  10. beth says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I can’t stand clutter in the bedroom.

    Reply
  11. Rachel M says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am obsessed with cleaning my kitchen counters and sink. I cannot stand for them to be dirty and wipe them down several times a day.

    Reply
  12. Shannah says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am more than a little obsessive about a clean and tidy bedroom. And the bed *has* to be made every day. A fresh bedroom=a good night’s sleep! (Usually)

    Reply
  13. LaurenS says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!!
    i do enjoy washing my hands and cleaning up all the clutter in my house! i would LOVE to have these cleaning products!

    Reply
  14. Shirley says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    Keep it clean! Can’t stand dust bunnies

    Reply
  15. Chrissi says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    Answers to bonus questions…Yes, yes, yes and yes!

    I have just a little touch of the OCD!!

    Reply
  16. Terri says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!! Apparently I am not obsessive about keeping anything in particular clean…one visit to my house would illustrate that! That isn’t to say that I wouldn’t love for my house to me clean and organized. My goal is to have our house in “show” condition. However…I am obsessed about brushing and flossing every night!

    Reply
  17. Alison says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I hate dust and the way it shows up when you are relaxing on the couch and suddenly that spot of dust of the coffee table appears and must be cleaned.

    Reply
  18. Lisa says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I can not stand clutter. I can’t concentrate on my work if there is a mess in the room.

    Reply
  19. Alison says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I hate the dirt and pollen that gets tracked into the house on puppy paws!

    Reply
  20. Bri says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m insane when it comes to my kitchen counters being clean.

    Reply
  21. Arielle says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m a total clean freak when it comes to the kitchen sink. I can’t stand that strainer gunk! In reality, I’m a total cleaning nerd, so this giveaway sounds amazing! Thanks for introducing us to such a great line!

    Reply
  22. Christa says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    KEEP IT Clean!

    Reply
  23. monica says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m kind of nuts about cleaning and disinfecting the kitchen sink.

    Reply
  24. caligurl says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Reply
  25. Christy says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    The toilet! Gets a good wipin’ and scrub nearly everytime I walk in there! Since we only have one bathroom and ALWAYS have company, I’m obsessed with having the bathroom gleaming!

    Reply
  26. Jessie (Vegan-minded) says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! The entire house can be a mess as long as the kitchen is clean. I can’t stand having dishes piled up in the sink!

    Reply
  27. Meri says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I have to keep my bathroom clean, always. Clean, clear surfaces or I get really grossed out.

    Reply
  28. Val says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Keep it clean!

    I hate clutter on the counter tops and our dining room table! Everything has a place!

    Reply
  29. Jon says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    My wife gets a kick out of this: I like to organize our paper recycling into tidy stacks — one for smaller items and one for larger items. Then I find non-corrugated cardboard boxes (that also need to be recycled… like cereal boxes of the right size) to put the stacks in, or I put them (tidily) in a paper bag. Feels so right.

    Reply
  30. Jamie says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Keep it Clean!

    I can’t say I’m obsessive about cleaning, it too often falls by the wayside. I do, however feel quite fanatical about towels. Ever go to someone’s house and their hand towels smell like they sat in the washer for too long, and now smell like the underside of a wet dog? It’s disgusting. So, there you have it. I won’t abide by a dirty towel. Blech.

    Reply
  31. Carrie L says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    My bigger peeve is a cluttered table. Can’t stand when its covered with mail, bags, etc.

    Reply
  32. Hannah says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I am obsessed with cleaning my stovetop…no dust, no crumbs. I hate that!

    Reply
  33. Jennifer says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Keep it Clean!

    Dislike clutter and a dirty kitchen!

    Reply
  34. Kelly says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I thoroughly clean the kitchen every night. Waking up to dirty dishes or a sticky floor is no way to start the day! I’m also rarely seen without a lint roller in my hand chasing after my long-haired cat.

    Reply
  35. Kristin says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    Keep it clean!

    My new obsession is buying many different textiles like towels and blankets in white b/c they look so refreshing and clean :)

    Reply
  36. Joy says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I like to have a clean refrigerator!

    Reply
  37. Carly Young says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!!

    I obsessively vacuum my entry rug & straighten my couch pillows.

    Reply
  38. Lindy says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I love how a clean car looks and smells!

    Reply
  39. Denise says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I hate clutter on the countertops.

    Reply
  40. Emily Parsons says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    Keep it Clean!

    The hardwood floors in my apartment need to be clean – which means sweeping/dry mopping every day!

    Reply
  41. Anna says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I’m obsessive about clothes. I can really only wear things once before washing them. Makes for lots of laundry!

    Reply
  42. Kate S. says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m a little neurotic when it comes to laundry. My clean clothes can’t touch my dirty ones for fear of contamination. If the two should meet, they both go in the wash. Oy!

    Reply
  43. Alison says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I am absolutely compulsive about having clean hands! I love trying new products, especially those that are pretty and and environmentally friendly to boot!

    Reply
  44. cali says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I can borderline obsessive when it comes to linens. I will not get into bed without a shower first. I love the idea of sleeping in clean sheets!

    Reply
  45. Celeste says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN…
    I’m slowly making the switch over to natural and more environmentally friendly cleaning products. Also better for me since I am ALWAYS wiping down kitchen counters and stovetop.

    Reply
  46. Christine P says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I am pretty obsessive about misc clutter anywhere in my house, everything needs to organized before I can go to bed at night

    Reply
  47. Kristen says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I have a hard time with clutter, and with a son who’s 18 months old, our place is FULL of extra stuff. We have found, though, that, in addition to his toy box, that he LOVES having his own drawer in our t.v. stand (while everything else is baby-proofed). Plus, we like to keep a couple of baskets full of books and toys in other rooms of the house so that there’s always something for him to do, but also so that the clutter stays in relatively confined spaces.

    Reply
  48. Lindsay S says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    Keep it clean!

    I am not obsessive in any way, but I do love a clutter free house!

    Reply
  49. Michaela J. says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Clean toilets are a must. I have a slight phobia of public bathrooms and avoid them as much as possible.

    Reply
  50. Katrina says

    April 12, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    Keep it clean! I have a very tiny kitchen and so dishes are done right after dinner. There is no room on that countertop for them to pile up!

    Reply
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