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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. Alie says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    keep it clean!

    I hate clutter and have been know to put away things (newspapers etc) before the people in the house are even finished with them.

    Reply
  2. Amanda says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    Keep it Clean! I can’t stand counter-tops and kitchen table being dirty the least bit. I love them to be pristine!

    Reply
  3. Catherine says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I can live with a bit of a mess, except in the kitchen. I’m anal about cleaning up AS a cook, and can’t handle it if there are still dirty dishes/pots/pans etc. out the next morning. Food grime is so much worse than clutter, dust, or messy clothes!

    Reply
  4. Ginny says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Reply
  5. Deanna says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS giveaway!! i obsessively wash my hands!! being a bone marrow transplant nurse you see all kinds of infections, and the best way to prevent getting a cold/flu/sick is HAND WASHING!!!

    Reply
  6. Katie says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    And I wish there were something that I cleaned obsessively, but am often too busy living the good life to focus on things like dust. But, perhaps, it’s time to obsess a little since Spring is nearly here!

    Reply
  7. Allison says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    The thing I’m most obsessive about is shoes in the living room. I can’t stand shoes strewn about – I am prone to trip over everything – and I drive my hubby crazy asking him to please put his shoes away!

    Reply
  8. Erin says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I really hate dirty kitchen counters. I probably wipe ALL of them 3 or 4 times a day… not just after meals :)

    Reply
  9. Christine says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I love uncluttered counters! My drawers may not all be pretty, but I definitely keep the counters cleared off! =)

    Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!!

    If you asked my husband, he would say I’m a freak about keeping a clean house – I would say my cleaning list consists of general maintenance. Clutter drives me crazy, as long as the clutter is under control, I can relax a little bit. I do like a clean counter and a vacuumed floor makes me happy! :)

    Reply
  11. caroline says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    Our kitchen counter is white tile with white grout (and I’d like to have a talk with whoever thought that was a good idea). We’re saving to replace it, but it’s in good shape… partly because I clean the grout obsessively. Toothbrush, grout brush, Magic Eraser – anything to keep the grout ungrody.

    Reply
  12. Julie says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    Keep it Clean..

    I’ll admit, I’m not a clean freak.. quite the opposite in fact. I’m more bothered by actual clutter than the state of cleanliness. I’ll clean when I see telltale signs of needing it…i.e. dust, grime and hairballs

    Reply
  13. Kamma says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I obsess over the house smelling like a dog! I have 3 boxers, while none of them are really messy, you get 3 of them in one house and well, the smells combine! Vinegar is my favorite smell buster!

    Reply
  14. KARA @ MADE2CREATE says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!!! Unfortunately I do not clean anything obsessively. I guess living in a construction zone for 2 years made me used to a mess. Maybe this fab giveaway will inspire me to channel my inner Bree Hodge!

    Reply
  15. Tricia Taylor says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”
    I like to make sure my kitchen sinks are super shiny and clean before going to bed:)

    Reply
  16. Marian says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I don’t know how beneficial this stuff is after constant use, but I started using hand-sanitizer all the time last winter post-swine flu mania. Bath and Body Works makes one with lotion that’s great since it doesn’t dry out your hands.

    Reply
  17. Amanda St John says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Floors are my big pet peeve….especially the kitchen! I feel like they are never clean enough!

    Reply
  18. Jen says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    Reply
  19. Ray says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Reply
  20. Charla says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Dirty bathrooms make me crazy but with three boys in the house, they are inevitable!

    Reply
  21. Laura Beth says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN …
    I like the idea of a clean desk but my reality is that this is hardly the case at my house!

    Reply
  22. Kim says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I hate clutter (keys, mail, etc) on my kitchen counters! It seems that everything gets placed there once people walk into the house!

    Reply
  23. Carissa says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    I love to KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Man, am I excited about this giveaway!!!!

    This is really, really strange, but I love cleaning the bathroom. Fresh-smelling, not a stray hair on the coutnertops, no toothpaste spray on the mirror…love it. There, I said it! But really, I can do it in 10 minutes, tops, including deep-cleaning the shower and the floor. The joys of a small house!

    And fun cleaning products make this actually pleasant!

    Reply
  24. megan says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    The house could be coated in dirt and dust, but all i care about is if things are organized. i hate loose papers and junk sitting on the counters!

    Reply
  25. Catherine says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m a bit anal about my kitchen. I feel like I’m constantly wiping off counters.

    Reply
  26. Sarah B says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Reply
  27. Kaitlin says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN (Pretty Please)
    I am a self professed obsessive cleaner … in all areas of my little abode. I have even been know to have to run to work because I just HAD to vacuum before I left. Weird, I know…
    Would LOVE to be an obsessive yet stylish cleaner!

    Reply
  28. Mallory says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    Keep it clean!
    I am crazy about wiping down our counters! I probably do it a few times a day! We are renters and the kitchen counters are white tile, but are old and chipped so they always look a little dirty. It drives me crazy:)

    Reply
  29. Jennifer says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I scrub the toilets every single day. it just seems yucky not to, but when I talk about it, it seems OCD to do.

    Reply
  30. CMH says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    . . .and I do keep my floors clean. For some reason, I thought it would be a good idea to tile my entry hall with off-white tile. This has turned out to be a HUGE mistake, especially with a two-year-old boy and another baby on the way. But, I made my bed so I am obsessive about keeping that off-white tile clean and I dream about a day when I’m able to replace it (or move out of the house!).

    Reply
  31. Liz says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    With 5 boys and a DH it is a constant struggle to keep anything clean! I HATE countertop clutter with a passion.

    Reply
  32. nichole says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    i’d love to KEEP IT CLEAN with these lovely products

    Reply
  33. Kristen says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I hate it when hand towels are not hung properly.

    Reply
  34. Lauren says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    because I have roommates….!!

    Reply
  35. Lauren says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN.

    I wash my hands 100 times a day and if I had time, I’d clean my house in the same fashion!

    Reply
  36. Erika says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    My obsession is clutter! I’m a decent cleaner, but organization is really my strong suit. Maybe that’s why I need more exciting cleaning products!

    Reply
  37. Jamie says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I’m always washing towels and sheets so that they have that fresh clean scent!

    Reply
  38. Kim says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m all about keeping the kitchen clean. I like to wipe down the counters before I start cooking.

    Reply
  39. Chris says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    KEEP IN CLEAN

    I hate it when shoes pile up in the mudroom! I’m always going through and putting them back in peoples closets etc. One or two pairs aren’t bad… but 10 pairs really get to me! :)

    Reply
  40. allison says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I’m weird about the kitchen being clean…something about dirty countertops and food just makes me antsy.

    Reply
  41. Laine says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I don’t think I obsessively clean anything. I’m a little lazy like that.

    Reply
  42. Melinda Ruesch says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    i am a clean FREAK! this stuff looks awesome!

    Reply
  43. Holly says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I have to wash all our dishes and clean the kitchen counter every night before bed. I like things to be tidy.

    Reply
  44. VaeaC says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I hate dirty bathrooms and dirty kitchen, Counters need to be nice and clean!

    Reply
  45. Elisa @ whatthevita says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    keep it clean!!!

    Reply
  46. OMG-YHL says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I’m a hand washer. I wont touch any food unless my hands are freshly cleaned.

    Reply
  47. Rachel says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I HATE dirty baseboards and clean mine on a regular basis!

    Reply
  48. Joanna Muench says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I definitely wash my clothes too often. I hate the feeling of jeans that have been worn and aren’t fresh out of the dryer :-)

    Reply
  49. Christa M says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    Keep it clean

    I am an outdoors only smoker and am obsessive about keeping the ashtrays clean.
    In addition, I can’t stand for products to be out on the counters in the bathrooms and kitchen. Hate to see a bottle of Dawn at the sink

    Reply
  50. Kristen says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I keep the inside of my car spotless- it’s my little respite from the chaos of the day.

    Reply
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