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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. Karen says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I HATE clutter! Piles of paper, mail, magazines… that is my pet peeve.

    Reply
  2. Annie P. says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    Keep it clean.

    Thursday is my cleaning evening. Basically everything gets done that day. I like to come home from work on Friday with the house all tidy. It makes the weekend so much more enjoyable!

    Reply
  3. Megan says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    My husband is actually the obsessive-compulsive when it comes to cleaning but does plucking count? I cant stand messy eyebrows or stray hairs.

    Reply
  4. abby says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    Keep It Clean!
    I can’t stand clutter! I’m not good at deep cleaning often enough but I can’t stand a messy looking home. I call it shallow cleaning.

    Reply
  5. Éva says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Even though I have a dishwasher I like washing up the dishes myself to make sure everything is superclean.

    Reply
  6. Megan S says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I have self-diagnosed myself with OCD… Obsessive CLEANING Disorder! Living in a small apartment with a dog means staying on top of cleaning as much as possible! Sometimes I’ll clean the kitchen just for that nice clean smell from the spray!

    Reply
  7. Ann Marie says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m obsessed with keeping the nursery clean (and green!)

    Reply
  8. Ang says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    …everything!

    Reply
  9. Sheree says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I have to have clean hands. I take hand sanitizer with me at all times. I know not to over use that stuff, but it is good to have around when soap and water isn’t nearby. I am not quite OCD about it, but you could say I am right at the borderline.

    Reply
  10. Claire says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    Keep it Clean!

    Ok, so I guess I am not overly obsessed with anything. I am naturally a little untidy and a bit dirty — which is why anything that will make cleaning more enjoyable is a plus!

    Reply
  11. Lindsay says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Yup, I’m a clean freak – I have friends come over and say, “Uh, where’s all your stuff??”

    Reply
  12. Anne L. says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I try to do as little laundry as possible and only wash clothes when they are dirty or smell. I am constantly re-doing and cleaning my closet! it’s so hard to get ready in the morning when you don’t know what you have. I always start cleaning by making the bed. it always makes the room cleaner instantly.

    Reply
  13. Julie says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN”
    I am obsessive when it comes to my daughter’s room.

    Reply
  14. Lauren says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I obsessively surface clean.. countertops, tables, mirrors, etc. I hate organizing, but I love cleaning surfaces for some reason.

    Reply
  15. Katie says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    KEEP IT ClEAN
    Water spots drive me crazy! Each morning, you can find me in the bathroom or kitchen obsessively scrubbing away water spots.

    Reply
  16. Chrissy says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    Since having kids, I’m not as complusive as I use to be. I don’t like mess, but sometimes I have to live with it until they go to bed. But I’m a maniac tooth flosser. Even take my floss back country camping and pack it out.

    Reply
  17. Lindsey says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I have to keep the kitchen counters clean!

    Reply
  18. Kari says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Ok, I can’t believe I’m the first to say this, but I cannot stand toilet grime. My potty is always a pristine shade of white. I can’t do my business on a dirty throne…just can’t.

    Reply
  19. Courtney Heppner says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN – I cannot stand when you can see the dog hair sail across my hardwood floors. Drives me nuts. Lots of vacuuming to keep up with it!

    Reply
  20. Shawn says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    We’re minimalists – not having a lot of stuff makes our home easier to keep clean

    Reply
  21. jacqueline says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    i like to keep my desk in order. no work can be done on a desk filled with clutter!

    Reply
  22. Kathy says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    The cat litter . . . because if kitty isn’t happy, bad things happen!

    Reply
  23. liz says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Reply
  24. Robin says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Unfortunately, I’m only obsessive about cleaning if I know I’m going to have company come over. Then I’m obsessed about cleaning EVERYTHING. Even down to the tiniest little details that guests would probably never notice.

    Reply
  25. Cassie @ the Ringls says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Keep it Clean

    I am really picky about washing my hands. No, not using hand sanitizer, I’m talking soap and a sink! I HATE getting gas at the station because I think about all the ppl who have touched the pump – ya I know, it’s not a fun thought…

    Reply
  26. jessica says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    i’m obsessive with the purell!

    Reply
  27. Morgan D says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I hate clutter on the kitchen counters or table! I’m super organized–I believe everything needs a home :)

    Reply
  28. Shannon says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m a routine oriented clean freak! There’s toilet Tuesdays (clean the bathrooms), floor Fridays (sweep, vacuum, and mop the floors), sheets (and towels) Sundays and all of the other stuff in between. I’m constantly cleaning!

    Reply
  29. Meghan says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I cannot go to bed if there are any dirty dishes in the sink.

    Reply
  30. Sara says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! Can’t stand clutter anywhere!!!!!!! Sure hope I win! :)

    Reply
  31. Sarah says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I do laundry every single day of the week. At least one load a day and it’s just the two of us…no kids yet! I insist on a load a day even if it’s just two pairs of socks and two pairs of unmentionables! I hate to get behind on laundry and get stuck schlepping and folding large loads around the house! I know, I know, not exactly GREEN of me, but gotta get ahead some how ;)

    Reply
  32. Kelly says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I like to keep my living room super neat and clean- pillows fluffed, throw blankets folded and draped, and all the clutter hidden away in our handy ottoman!

    Reply
  33. Julie says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I’m obsessed with keeping the kitchen clean and I have to make the bed every morning!

    Reply
  34. Christina says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN…

    I am obsessed with keeping my kitchen clean, but I am just as obsessed with keeping my house clutter free.

    Reply
  35. Leanne says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! When I was preggers like you Sherry, I spent an entire afternoon scrubbing my bathtub with a toothbrush. That’s some serious nesting!!

    Reply
  36. Jennifer says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I obsessively clean my hands when prepping raw meat for cooking. I think its gross!

    Reply
  37. Lauren G says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    I consistently clean the kitchen…it has to be spotless all the time…and no mess on the counter tops or table!! KEEPING IT CLEAN!!!

    Reply
  38. Tiffany says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I’m obsessed with Pledge. I love love love wiping down the wooden surfaces in my house with it. I have dark wood throughout and I just adore the way my coffee table gleams after using Pledge.

    Reply
  39. Darren says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    In general I keep things neat and tidy. Not really an obsessive cleaner though.

    Reply
  40. Mandy says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN. My hands. It doesn’t help that I use yummy smelling soap so that just feeds my addiction!!

    Reply
  41. Jennifer says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I can’t handle cluttered countertops. It means I’m constantly downsizing the amount of “stuff” we have to make room for storing new appliances/decor.

    Reply
  42. karlee says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I love this giveaway. I AM an obsessive cleaner. I guess my major obsession would be the floors in my home. I am constantly vacuuming and mopping like it’s my job:)

    Reply
  43. David W. says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Okay, perhaps I brush my teeth and wash my hands a few times too many in an average day.. but I always feel better knowing that my teeth are clean.

    Reply
  44. Kris says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am obsessive about pet hair! I’m always lint rolling or using the Swiffer!

    Reply
  45. Nina says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN.

    I am pretty nutso when it comes to clutter. I can’t stand our desk or counter tops or dressers to have clutter on top of them. Everything needs to have a home and stay there :)

    Reply
  46. Lauren says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I like to have our bed made and the pillows looking fab on our couch. Lately, I have turned into a clutter freak, which translates into…I hate having clutter (excess mail, thing-a-ma-bobs, etc.) on our counter tops. Ic–ky!

    Reply
  47. Amanda says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I am obessed with keeping my kitchen cleaned…the floors, countertop, dishes, it all drives me crazy! Especially dishes, I can’t go to bed at night with dirty dishes in the sink!

    Reply
  48. Leslie says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Reply
  49. Monica K says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    My husband thinks I clean too much! I hate dirty bathroom mirrors and clutter! I believe everything should/does have its place.

    Reply
  50. Alyssa says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I too enjoy cleaning most things in the house, however I really really enjoy taking the trash out. It feels cathartic!

    Reply
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