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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. Jessica says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I teach preschool.. so I’m not only obsessive about washing MY hands.. I’m obsessive about making sure my munchkins keep theirs clean, too! :)

    Reply
  2. Amanda says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    Keep It Clean!

    I spend a lot of time in my kitchen since I have a newborn and I’m constantly making bottles. Therefore, it drives me crazy when there is pile up on the countertops or dirty dishes in the sink. Once I clean the clutter, I can’t help but spray it with cleaner and attack the granite and then go after the stove.

    Reply
  3. Shyla Coburn says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN- I’m ALWAYS cleaning the trashcan lid.. it gets dirty so quickly!

    Reply
  4. Meg Hartman says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I’m obsessive about cleaning our bathroom. We renovated it a few months ago and I clean the sink every day — I can’t handle seeing spit on our beautiful pedestal sink! My husband thinks I’m crazy for washing it so often but the bathroom is where I get clean every day — so of course I want it to be clean!

    Reply
  5. Carrie says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I’ve long given up the battle of keeping my husband’s sink clean. I emptied a vanity drawer for him so that, when company is expected or I just can’t take it, I sweep all his sink clutter in the drawer of shame. Poof! Clean sink.

    Reply
  6. Johnna says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I love this giveaway. I’m a neat freak. If there are clothes on the ground they are by default dirty. Can’t stand dirty counters either.

    Reply
  7. Meghan says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I despise junk mail. It’s the first thing to go when I get the mail.

    Reply
  8. libby says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    keep it clean …

    i’m just a decluttering junkie. physical, antibacterial cleanliness is nice, but i’ll take organization any day!

    Reply
  9. Nina says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Keep it clean….for goodness sakes!

    Reply
  10. Jackie says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    It drives me crazy when there are dirty dishes in the sink…

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I am obsessed with keeping my email in-boxes clean. I have dozens of folders in both my personal and work emails and I have to have them sorted.

    Reply
  12. Lynne says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Can’t stand clutter (or dirty corners).

    Reply
  13. Melinda Ruesch says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    oops KEEP IT CLEAN! love your blog!!

    Reply
  14. Meredith K A says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I guess I am most obsessed about washing my hands. I never thought I was obsessive about washing my face until I stayed with some girlfriends recently, and found that I was the only one who absolutely had to wash my face before bed and as soon as I woke up – I just feel icky until I do!

    Reply
  15. Lynette says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    Keep it clean!

    Clutter in general drives me crazy!

    Reply
  16. marisa says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I can’t stand things laying around on my kitchen island. I like it to be clutter-free and spotlessly clean!

    Reply
  17. Lia Blair says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    My husband thinks I am a bit obsessive about brushing and flossing. Yes, I brush and floss about 2-3 times a day…but I am 28 years old and have never had a cavity!

    Reply
  18. Karin says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    Keep It Clean—I love my can of air to spray away dust and keyboard grossness!

    Reply
  19. Brigid says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN – I get a little OCD about keeping my heels organized and lined up in my closets (sometimes with a little overflow along the wall of my little entryway). If I don’t keep them under control, they can quickly take over my apartment!

    Reply
  20. Katie C. says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Clothes, clothes, clothes…I’m constantly washing. Less likely to be an obsession and more just a result of two dirty little toddlers.

    Reply
  21. Jessica says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I hate clutter in the kitchen and bathroom. I am constantly moving things from on top of the counter to the pantry or cabinet.

    Reply
  22. Shauna says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN, yo!

    I am an obsessive thrower-outer (well more of a donater, composter, garage sale-er). Our house is small and we just don’t have room for extra stuff so if it doesn’t serve a purpose it has to go!

    Reply
  23. Tanya says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”
    Obsessive about washing hands and not wearing shoes in the
    house!

    Reply
  24. Shelley says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I keep my office clutter free….or my brain feels cluttered!

    Reply
  25. Sara says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I take public transportation to/from work so I’m obsessive about washing my hands as soon as possible after I get off the bus.

    Reply
  26. Abby says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    My kitchen needs to be clean-feeling and clean-smelling! I might also go through toothpaste, handsoap, and bodywash faster than humanly possible… Whoops.

    Reply
  27. Catira says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    KEAP IT CLEAN!

    What a great giveaway!!!!
    I have been in a crazy cleaning mode lately.. must be the “mother-to-be” hormones that are kicking in! I want the place to be sparkling clean before our baby girl comes home in August!!

    Reply
  28. Rachel says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    These look gorgeous (and so excited you are doing a worldwide giveaway!)

    I am an obsessive bathroom cleaner. I also love vintage looking bottles and natural cleaning materials. My fingers are crossed.

    Reply
  29. Yulia says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Frequent hand washing rules!!!

    Reply
  30. Tara says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    My biggest “cleaning” obsession would be my kitchen – the countertops, pantry, floors, dishes. I like everything to be in its place since that’s where people seem to hang out in our home. Those cleaning products would look great (and be put to good use!) in my kitchen!

    Reply
  31. Tara says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Reply
  32. Katie says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m obsessive about keeping my fingernails clean.

    Reply
  33. Chad says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I go through handsoap faster than my wife can buy it.

    Reply
  34. Meagan says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    Keep it Clean!

    Dirty floors drive me crazy! I hate cleaning them but I find myself on my hands and knees at least once a day wiping stuff up (mostly thanks to my 2 year old who does not at all mind dirty floors, hands, nose, etc.)

    Reply
  35. Leslie Hill says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I have periodontal disease so I’m always looking for a better toothpaste, rinse, floss, etc. When I’m through using my Sonicare, I have toothpaste slung everywhere so I have to clean my bathroom sink and mirror right away.

    Reply
  36. Laura says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!
    I don’t obsessively clean much (wish I did!), but I do consider clothing dirty even if was only worn for an hour or two. Re-wearing clothing before it has gone through the washing machine is a big no-no in my book!

    Reply
  37. Dee in BC says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    Keep it clean!!- We have asthma- Well me & 1 son do- so adaily dust & vaacum is the daily routine _ Dee

    Reply
  38. susan says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Crazy about the kitchen counter top! Always wiping it down!

    Reply
  39. patti says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    i have a problem with washing my hands constantly and wiping the counters. i suppose it’s not really a problem if they are always clean though, right? RIGHT? ;)

    Reply
  40. Stacy says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Reply
  41. Becky J says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN. I *should* be more obsessed with cleanliness considering my two kids plus one on the way…but I’m not. If I had to pick one thing, it would be handwashing.

    Reply
  42. Sarah S. says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    Keep it clean!

    i am obsessive when other people touch my things, they need to clean up asap, like right now. but if i make a mess i can usually take my time to clean it. this all depends on the type of mess obv

    Reply
  43. Amanda says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    My husband and I obsessively clean our porch in the spring. I

    Reply
  44. Martha says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    “Keep it Clean”
    Im pretty much just a clean freak…a dirty house can cause some serious anxiety :)

    Reply
  45. emily gamble says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN,

    MY CAR, it’s new and no is even aloud to order food and carry it home in the car. I want to keep the new car look/smell forever. It’s spotless inside and out!

    Reply
  46. Donna says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    What a great gift! Certainly something that everyone can use. I like to keep the island in my kitchen clean and clutter free.

    Reply
  47. Brianne says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    My kitchen cabinets must be kept clean and organized, I love opening a cabinet to grab a plate and everything is perfectly tidy and in its place.

    Reply
  48. Le says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    Keep it clean….

    Maybe this is the motivation I need to tackle the bathroom.

    Reply
  49. Gretchen says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    Keep it Clean!
    I’m obsessive about clutter in general. I can’t think straight if it’s too messy!

    Reply
  50. pat says

    April 12, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I am obsessive about keeping my home clean and fresh smelling. Clutter on the countertops drives me crazy! Overall, I think I am most obsessive regarding the bathroom. I love a bathroom that is clean, fresh smelling with preferably some aromatherapy, beautiful soaps and linens with candles lit in the evening!

    Pat

    Reply
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