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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. christy harrison says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!!!

    I definitely have an obsession about keeping the tables and counters clutter-free. Just don’t look in any closets or drawers… YIKES!

    Reply
  2. Ursula says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    I admit to have an amazing hate of clutter. I simply cannot help myself when I’m faced with a stack of papers on the kitchen table. Or those blankets strewn all over the place. Or even the cleaning bottles not arranged properly inside the cabinet under the sink. They simply must follow a strict tall-to-short order. Yes, I admit, I might be a little crazy. But, man oh man, I do love organization!

    Reply
  3. Sarah J. says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am much happier when the kitchen counters are cleared of clutter and wiped down. Same goes for the table.

    Reply
  4. The Virginia House says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I don’t know if I’m a cleaning fanatic, but if the bathroom is messy or heaven forbid, dirty, then it feels like the whole house is a goner.

    Reply
  5. Steph T. says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Can’t stand a messy kitchen- leaving crumbs on the counter or dishes piled in the sink!

    Reply
  6. Elisabeth says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I’m obsessive about keeping my teeth clean! My college roomie used to make fun of me for being a “flosser”.

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Shoes. We have a basket and my husband’s shoes lie around it. I guess I should be grateful they’re in the vicinity.

    Reply
  8. Elysse Denton says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I hate clutter on every level but junk mail sends me over the edge if it is just laying on the kitchen counter.

    Reply
  9. Jessica K says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I’m a freak about clean sheets. Fresh smelling bedding makes me want to stay in bed all day. Only if that were possible. I love it!

    Reply
  10. Julie says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    Clean sinks. Always. Everything else follows from there!

    Reply
  11. Sandra says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m a little embarssed to admit that, between my husband’s whisker shaving and chest hair shedding, our two fuzzy dogs, and my own long head of hair, I’m nearly constantly sweeping and wiping up hair in the corners of the single bathroom in our home.

    Reply
  12. Lindsey Rockers says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN.

    I’m all about a clean kitchen! No clutter or crumbs on the counter… no dishes in the sink…. the floors and granite disinfected…. the microwave wiped out and the fingerprints off of the fridge!

    oh, and staying on top of my laundry is a definite must!

    Reply
  13. Amy says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Keep it clean!
    I like my countertops to be clean and neat. It just makes things look so much better, even if the rest of the house is a mess.

    Reply
  14. Jill says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Keep it clean!

    I can’t stand dust…a rather unfortunate thing living in a sunny New Orleans apartment that seems to constantly be coated in a layer of the icky stuff!

    Reply
  15. Amber says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN” and…I can’t stand paper clutter/mail on the island. It drives me crazy.

    Reply
  16. Courtney D says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! This is fab timing as today kicks off my insane-o spring cleaning marathon! I am sad to report that I don’t obsessively keep anything clean (hence the “marathon” portion of the above statement). Minus ten points for me!

    Reply
  17. Niki says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Great giveaway!

    Reply
  18. Laura says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I am obsessed about keeping my floors clean- thankfully I have a Roomba vac to help me with that on a daily basis because I don’t have the time!

    Reply
  19. Melanie says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    Keep it Clean!

    I hate to admit it, but I’m kind of obsessively clean about everything. Lately, though, it’s been about our glass top stove. I am constantly wiping it down so that it sparkles…

    Reply
  20. Shannon says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    Keep it Clean
    I clean my purse out constantly. I hate clutter in there and get comments when I have my purse searched (at airports/clubs/concerts) how minimal and empty my purse is. Keys, cell phone, wallet, sunglasses and MP3 player. Anything else is clutter and emptied daily.

    Reply
  21. Jana says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    My husband fastidiously cleans the kitchen sink. I declutter constantly.

    Reply
  22. Megs says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! i’m obsessive about dental hygiene, clean towels, and clean sheets.

    PS – Wednesday is my birthday! What a great birthday win! ;-)

    Reply
  23. Kate says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Reply
  24. Marisa says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    What drives me crazy is dust. When the sun pours in the window, I see it everywhere! Aaaah!

    Reply
  25. Cindy Z says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN.

    I like a clean bathroom.

    Reply
  26. Shanelle says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    Can’t stand clutter of any kind!!

    Reply
  27. Barb says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I am fairly obsessed with keeping the kitchen looking clean, especially before making meals. It is hard for me to want to cook in a dirty kitchen, gross!
    Also I like to keep my car clean rather than use it as a garbage dump.

    Reply
  28. Misty says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    Keep It Clean!

    I obsessively de-clutter!

    Reply
  29. Kate says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    Have to make the bed everyday and having clean uncluttered counters is a must!

    Reply
  30. Mandi says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    What a great giveaway! I like things visually tidy and basically clean, but I am not a germ-freak. I wash my hands when I know I’ve dirtied them, and only underclothes see single/short use. I actually view less washing as eco-friendly . . . less water, let the beneficial bacteria live, and all that.

    Reply
  31. CaitStClair says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    And I can claim to be obsessively clean about, well, nothing. I’m not a slob really, but there’s nothing I’m really worried about always keeping clean!

    Reply
  32. Chelsea says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I probably clean the kitchen countertops at least twice a day…I cannot stand spills, crumbs, or clutter of any type on there!

    Reply
  33. Ionica says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I mainly like to keep the living room _looking_ clean when we have guests, which means hiding all the junk and dirty clothes in a closet… I am not too good at cleaning, so a set of nice home-cleaning products might change my life ;-)

    Reply
  34. Nicole says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I hate, hate, hate dirty dishes. I’m also a chronic de-clutterer. I practically follow my husband around picking up things he leaves lying around.

    Reply
  35. Krista Haws says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    “Keep it Clean”

    I love to clean everything! It makes me feel so much better when my house is clean, I can relax better!

    Reply
  36. seansmom says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!! I’m a nut about my bedroom… I can’t stand sleeping in a room thats messy. The rest of the house might be a disaster on some days, but my bedroom is always clean!

    Reply
  37. Pamela says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I like to keep my kitchen clean..for me clean kitchen = clean home!

    Reply
  38. Michele Daggar says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I can’t stand having things on counters, kitchen or bath!

    Reply
  39. Joy says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I live in a one bedroom basement with my husband and our 9 month old baby girl. Our entire house in completely lived in all the time, so I keep my sanity by never letting the dishes pile up or the laundry get unruly.

    Reply
  40. Jenna W says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Keep it clean!

    Definitely clutter!! I try to go around once a day and put things away, I hate searching for something when I need it!

    Reply
  41. Jenni says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I can’t STAND dirty dishes! My friends make fun of me about it, because every time they eat over, I whisk away the dirty dishes and clean them right as the last bite it taken. Maybe not the best hostessing ever, but ew!

    Reply
  42. Chrystie says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I’m constantly wiping down countertops and fluffing throw pillows!

    Reply
  43. Heidi says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I love a clean car!

    Reply
  44. m.kelley says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Bathrooms must be clean…always

    Reply
  45. Deb says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Keep it Clean…

    Ok, if we were at an AA type meeting and have to stand up,I’d say my name and admit that I’m (as well as my hubby) a clean freak (a la Monica from Friends). I love cleanliness! One thing that people tease me about is that everytime I wash my face and brush my teeth, I must dry the sink! It keeps it clean and makes cleaning the bathroom so much easier! My biggest pet peeve…when men shave their faces and don’t clean up after themselves and there are shaved hairs all over the sink- EEEWWW!

    Reply
  46. carie taguchi says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I need clean sheets on my bed every day. i know, i’m a freak

    Reply
  47. deanna says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Our condo is super small, so even a small amount of clutter makes it feel like the walls are closing in. 2-3 times a day I go through every room and make sure everything is put away!

    Reply
  48. Kate says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    The sink! I cannot stand hair or toothpaste on the sink. I’m constantly battling to keep it neat.

    Reply
  49. Heather Wake says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I have wood floors and a dog. The dust and hair just seems to pile up soooo quickly, I try to swiffer/sweep them at least once a day!

    Reply
  50. Amanda says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    The floors. We have mainly tile in our house, and with two dogs, the fur can pile up pretty quickly… so my husband will vacuum and I will follow with the steam mop! Nothing better than a spotless floor!

    Reply
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