***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?”
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).
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.
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.
morgan says
KEEP IT CLEAN
I have 5 messy kids… I’m ALWAYS doing laundry. Sometime between going to bed and eating their breakfast they manage to make a mess on their pajamas, so 5 sets of pajamas are tossed into the hamper every day. Then, we have towels, daily clothes, bathing suits (if the weather is nice) or scarfs/beanies/mittens (when it’s cold). Then, my husband has his work uniform, daily clothes, and gym clothes. Yes, laundry is my thing :) I don’t enjoy doing it, but it must be done otherwise it starts to take over.
marianne szeto says
KEEP IT CLEAN
I’m a tidy person, not necessarily clean. I put things away and can’t stand clutter, but need to take it up a notch or two to get things cleaner! this would help. :)
Terri Byers says
Keep it clean! I work with young children and wash my hands an insane number of times a day!
Carrie says
KEEP IT CLEAN
I have to keep my kitchen spotless. I am always cleaning it. My dish cloths also get washed daily. My four kids are also learning now to make sure they keep my counters clean. Just wish they learnt to keep their rooms clean.
michelle n says
Keep it clean!
I am an obsessive hand washer. I have hand sanitizer in my purse at all times and I never eat finger foods with my fingers away from home. That microbiology class in college really freaked me out!
Cynda says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
When I sweep or vacuum, I always move all the furniture around to get under and behind it. I’m closing on my first house on April 30th and I’m already excited to clean it!
Chelsea says
KEEP IT CLEAN! I am a hand-washer and I am almost always doing laundry since we have a two-year-old and a one-month-old baby. I make most of my cleaning products but these ones look divine!
Stephanie says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I am a nut about bed-making! I must make the bed first thing in the morning or my bedroom feels so cluttered to me. If by some chance I don’t tidy it immediately, I will be sure to make it before I go to bed. Weird, yes, and somewhat counterintuitive, but it feels so much more comfy to slip into a bed with the sheets and blankets all straightened and smooth. Whew…felt good to get that out in the open! :o)
Lindsey says
KEEP IT CLEAN
I am obsessive about washing my hands! I make everyone around me wash them too when anything food related is involved!
Sayward says
Keep it Clean
I clean my whole bathroom every Saturday – the regular maintenance ensures that it’s a quick, light task.
krista says
KEEP IT CLEAN! I obsess over cleaning out computer keyboards, because the things that get in there never cease to horrify me.
Lee Jensen says
KEEP IT CLEAN
I’m a little obsessive about flossing … even if it’s so late that it’s early and I’m not up for a shower or a change of clothes, I have to floss.
Belinda says
Keep it clean!
I hate clutter!
Alissa says
KEEP IT CLEAN!!!
Working in healthcare, it’s all about the clean hands. Mom was right!
KimB says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I obsess over shelves. I hate dusty shelves. If I happen to walk by, I WILL dust it.
Linda says
KEEP IT CLEAN! I’m a counter top person…don’t enjoy the clutter…although it is there a lot, but I try to have it clear a few times in the day. Also if I’m not sure if clothes are dirty I just assume they are…with two little boys in the house who are always taking their clothes off this amounts to a lot of laundry.
SaraWW says
Keep it clean. I obsess about the countertops, I think I wipe them down five times a day.
michelle says
keep it clean!
i don’t like anything to have anything on the floor.
Sarah Sparhawk says
KEEP IT CLEAN!!
I don’t like cleaning the bathrooms but I love it when they are clean!! Quite the pickle! I clean one aspect of the bathroom on a daily basis!
Clarence says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I obsess over making the bed and keeping all dirty laundry IN the laundry hamper.
Suzanne says
Love your post! We are trying to be an eco-friendly house and use cleaning products that are natural and good for th environment. I will be on the lookout for this product.
Michaela Flack says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
oooh, I got this one. I’m not really obsessively clean, though I really don’t love clutter. Compared with some friends, I’m pretty laid back! That said, I HATE HATE HATE kitchen countertops that have crumbs or stains. I hate when they aren’t wiped off! It’s really the only thing I get crazy about.
Allison Decleir says
“KEEP IT CLEAN!”
Is it odd that I LOVE to clean? You name it, I probably like to do it! Vaccuming … check … sinks … check … dusting … yup! I know it may sound strange and maybe a little obsessive, but I like to know things around my house are clean (especially with a 12 month old running around and putting everything in their mouth!). I take my “clean-freak” obession to work with me as well … ( I work in a daycare – so just imagine what that can be like lol!).
PS – LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff!
Belinda says
p.s. You have not spelled “AUSTRALIAN” correctly…twice! Sorry, I am obsessed with spelling! I just can’t help myself.
Kimberly says
Keep it clean!
I wish I could say I enjoy cleaning but I have so little time for it that by the time I get to it I am too tired to enjoy it. Although I have been on a organizing spring cleaning kick these past few weeks… That I believe was started with your post about organizing your closets, and maybe a little to do with spring.
Kellie says
Keep it clean!!
I used to live in an orderly and stylish fashion with everything in it’s place. Then I got married and had a child and now I’m always 3 steps behind the chaos. Perhaps these beautiful products would return my housekeeping mojo!!
Kristin (Aust) says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I am obsessive about cleaning things that people touch all the time…. door handles, phones, taps, toilet flush buttons… Most of the handles and taps in our house are shiny chrome, so I really love to see those babies shine! I am also obsessive about whites – I always put a whitener in every load so all my whites stay super-white and stains are gone! Hubby can’t believe how much I put in, but since each load is probably a couple of hundred dollars worth of clothes, I think its worth it :)
Emily W. says
KEEP IT CLEAN! I’m only particular about certain things when it comes to cleanliness, mostly how things are arranged.
Alison says
Keep it Clean! I’m obsessed with organized drawers. There can be stuff out everywhere but mess with my drawers….
Nicole Zoe says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I am constantly washing my hands. Especially because I work at a court and the people we deal with aren’t always the cleanest. So hand washing and sanitizing are a must!
Cathy says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I constantly do laundry!
Abby B. says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
It’s hard to fess up about all my OCD-ness around the house. I’m such a neat freak. I go through a container of Clorox wipes within a few days. I’d love to have some Eco-friendly cleaners!
Kate says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
The source that my irrational cleanliness is directed at the most is the bathroom sink and counter. ESPECIALLY after people visit. I can’t stand it when people don’t rinse their toothpaste spit down the drain! Ew! and the clumps of hair that accumulates everywhere? I clean it constantly. Yuck. (With my dollar-store cleaners – too poor to afford anything nicer at the moment!)
Brigid says
Keep it Clean……
and keeping it real, I am not an obsessive cleaner however I can dig in and rally the troops to clean to my standards!
Kathryn says
Keep it clean!!! I am big on hang washing! I wash them constantly and they get so dry from it.. I’m always going through lotion!
Tiffini S. says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I am obsessively clean about my purse. I NEVER use it for garbage, I will keep garbage in my hand until I can toss it. I clean out receipts, papers, etc. on a daily basis. I also clean out ‘purse dirt’ weekly. You know, the bits of crumbs, makeup, etc. that collect in the bottom. I don’t even have expensive purses, just cheap-o’s or second hand. Just always hated Mom Purse Syndrome so now that I’m a Mom, I’m on double time purse watch!
Lynn says
KEEP IT CLEAN
I don’t keep anything obsessively clean, but my boyfriend is a nutcase. He cleans everything…from the cat to the car! It’s great, but sometimes it gets a little much. He’d totally LOVE these supplies, and I would too (they smell so nice…)!
Whitney Jemmett says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I can’t stand having dirty dishes lying around, even when it’s just someone’s glass of water.
carrie waller says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I am ALWAYS sanitizing my hands, I would say I sanitizer 15-20 times a day!! As for my house…clutter on the counters drives me nuts!!
Candice says
KEEP IT CLEAN
I am a neat freak about the kitchen maybe its because the hubby can’t seem to clean up after he makes something or maybe its always a mess because I barely have time to clean up after my own self while chasing our 10 month old down the hallway lol.
Teresa K says
Keep it clean, people!
I like a nice clean bathroom mirror. No toothpaste spots for me, thanks!
Elizabeth says
KEEP IT CLEAN! I have to obsessively vacuum and Swiffer because my little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel sheds like a dog five times her size.
Kelly says
Keep it clean! I am constantly wiping and re-wiping our counters.
Marissa says
Keep it clean!
I can’t stop scraping pots and pans with gunk on them…weird, I know.
Cheryl says
KEEP IT CLEAN! I never put a pair of socks back on once I’ve taken them off…even if it was a 5 second walk to the mailbox. A little weird, I know.
Amanda C says
I am certainly a handwasher. I have way too much school-related stress in my life, so I’m prone to annoying little colds. I try to keep them at bay by washing my hands whenever I pass by the sink.
Nancy says
KEEP IT CLEAN! Can’t say I’m obsessive about anything, but I do like things to be clean. Do they make a product that is permanent…use one time and never have to clean again? I’ll buy that one!
Rebekah says
Keep it Clean!
I tend to obsess over my kitchen. My husband and I just did a mini-reno of it (kept to our budget of $1000!) so I think I take more pride in it than any of our other spaces. Plus, I tend to treat our butcherblock countertops like they’re gold! If guests are coming over though, I make sure the living room and bathrooms are spic and span. Thanks so much for doing this giveaway!
Allison Leedie says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I’m actually kind of a slob. Luckily, I’m marrying a man who is great at cleaning. He particularly hates how i walk around barefoot and leave my shoes in the living room. I suppose my household is a neat freak about discarded shoes :)
Tara says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I obsess over having a clean kitchen sink… I can’t stand having water spots in the sink!! It’s a never ending fight, unfortunately!