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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. Carly says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:33 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN…
    We have a small apartment and end up using the coffee table for several purposes…dinner table, computer desk, etc…so every morning before work, I have to be sure it’s cleared off, the tv remote is places just so, and our coasters are in a straight line along the edge.

    Reply
  2. Sarah says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:34 am

    Keep It Clean!

    I run the dryer three to four times a day because our 4 pups LOVE warm blankets!

    Reply
  3. Dana says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:34 am

    Keep it Clean!

    You guessed it, clutter on my counter top drives me crazy! It is an everyday battle to keep my counter top clutter free! I buy baskets and bowls to try and contain the mess, but everyday there is clutter to be cleaned up! I just don’t understand it!

    Reply
  4. tiffany says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:35 am

    Keep it clean!

    i’m not a fan of cleaning at all…but i might be if i won this stuff! :)

    Reply
  5. Wendy says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:36 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    EVERYTHING in my house has to be spotless. I hate clutter, I hate messes, I hate disorganization. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t clean and organize. I must be addicted! :) Even if I don’t win I will be trying these products SOON!

    Reply
  6. Linds says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:36 am

    Keep it clean!

    I can’t stand a dirty bathroom — everything needs to be neat, clean and organized! :)

    Reply
  7. Fallon says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:37 am

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    I am a big hand washer and i dislike clutter anywhere.

    Reply
  8. Kim H says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:39 am

    Keep it clean!

    I can’t stand a dirty bathroom sink or the water spots on the faucet.

    Reply
  9. coley says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:39 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I am definitely less compulsive than my husband when it comes to all things clean! I would say I’m mostly neurotic about dishes loading up in the sink!

    Reply
  10. Candace says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:39 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m uber obsessed with keeping my 2-year-olds nose clean. I refuse to let him be one of those snotty kids, so I’ve always got a kleenex and a finger up that poor child’s nose trying to keep him presentable, haha.

    Reply
  11. Kelly says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:40 am

    Keep It Clean! I can’t stand having dirty dishes in the sink. I can’t even sleep at night if I don’t have everything in the dishwasher or put up!

    Reply
  12. Megan says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:41 am

    We have a white ceramic sink and it drives me CRAZY when it gets dirty, which it does – easily and often. Coffee rings, crumbs – everything shows up on it, but when it’s clean and sparkling, it just makes the whole kitchen sing!

    Reply
  13. Joey says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:41 am

    Keep It Clean! I like to keep my car really clean, but at home I don’t care as much.

    Reply
  14. Amy Wolff says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:41 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I am a teacher and clean my hands ALL THE TIME….. I always bring in different bottles of soap for the staff to try. We like to have clean hands!

    Reply
  15. Megan B. says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:42 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m obsessive about hand washing. As a med student, I don’t want to be spreading germs among patients, or worse, bringing them home with me! With all that hand washing, I’ve come to love fresh scented soaps and Australian White Grapefruit sounds amazing!

    Reply
  16. candace says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:42 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! :)

    I am NOT a fan of mucky icky scary microwaves! I don’t understand what’s so hard about wiping up spills when they happen and BEFORE they get crusted on like hot glue. YUCK.

    Awesome giveaway!!

    Reply
  17. Shannon says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Keep it clean!

    I obsessively clean clutter. Just can’t help myself.

    Reply
  18. Sarah says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:43 am

    Keep it clean!

    We need some cleaning products- we are moving into a new house and have a 6 month old baby! It’s scary to wonder what’s in the normal cleaning products we all grew up around.

    I don’t obsessively clean anything, but I do “obsessively” ignore the dusting! I need to work on that.

    Reply
  19. valerie J. says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:43 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’ve just started vacuuming the whole house…everyday! My daughter is starting to crawl and I can’t stand to think of her on dirty floors.

    Reply
  20. Daria says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:43 am

    Keep it clean!

    I’m slightly obsessed with washing my hands ;)

    Reply
  21. Michele says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:44 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I am speaking of my kitchen counters, which must be clutter free and wiped down several times a day. I cant think when the counters are cluttered or spotty. Thankfully, its my only Joan Crawford-ism!

    Reply
  22. Stephanie says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Keep it Clean!

    I am crazy about making sure the inside of the microwave is clean-the minute anything splatters I am on it!

    Reply
  23. Sarah says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:44 am

    “Keep it clean……this stuff is amazing and would certainly provide inspiration to keep my place clean!

    Reply
  24. Lacey says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:45 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN…

    I obsessively clean the coffee area at my work. Every time I walk past there are spilled creamer and coffee rings waiting to be wiped up!

    Reply
  25. Suzanne says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:45 am

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”
    I am obsessive about cleaning my cell phone. Dirty phones gross me out.

    Reply
  26. kim says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:45 am

    keep it clean!

    I am definitely a clean freak. I have to make sure that the living room (at the very least) is clean before I can leave the house in the morning… and I’ve been known to do dishes and laundry before work (making me late!)

    Reply
  27. Brandi says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:46 am

    Keep it Clean!!

    I’m a hand washer and I have a serious problem with towels that fall on the floor. They must be re-washed.

    Reply
  28. lindsey says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:46 am

    **Keep It Clean!!
    I am pretty obsessive about my kitchen countertops.. I enjoy using my Mrs. Meyers cleaner on them a couple times a day! :)

    Reply
  29. angela says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Keep it clean!! i am a major neat freak and clean every chance i get!!

    Reply
  30. Allison says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Keep It Clean

    I’m obsessive about counter tops and flat surfaces having clutter on them. Mostly because my husband can’t stand it and I want him to be happy when he walks into our home!

    Reply
  31. Stacy says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Keep it Clean :-)

    I have a problem with my massively shedding hair. We have light tile in the bathroom, and if I don’t sweep every day it looks like it’s grown a beard. Gross!

    Reply
  32. Laura J says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:49 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I am obsessed with scrubbing and reorganizing my refrigerator once a week. I can’t stand the smell of a nasty fridge.

    Reply
  33. jen says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:49 am

    keep it clean!

    I brush my teeth at least 3-4 times a day and can not stand dust ANYWHERE…but I will wear my jeans 4-5 times without washing no problem :)

    Reply
  34. Natalie says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:50 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am obsessive about countertops… I swear, I spray them down with my Method spray 5 times a day.

    Reply
  35. jo says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:50 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    i have too many cleaning compulsions :)…dirty dishes in the sink, clean dishes on the counter, clothes not folded correctly, dirt on the floor etc etc etc.

    Reply
  36. amyks says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:50 am

    Keep it Clean! with 3 young children, it is hard to keep the clutter at bay, but I certainly do try. And I can’t stand it when they leave toothpaste in the sink, but I guess I should be happy that they are brushing their teeth :)

    Reply
  37. Emily says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:50 am

    “Keep it Clean”
    When I want to procrastinate…I Clean!

    Reply
  38. Gretchen says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:51 am

    Keep it clean! I am pretty crazy about cleaning. I find it relaxing in a weird way–both the cleaning and the end result make me a calmer person.

    Reply
  39. Leslie says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:53 am

    “KEEP IT CLEAN” I have to have clean sheets. Nothing bothers me more than to climb into a pile of crumbs.

    Reply
  40. Lara says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:53 am

    Keep it clean!

    Clutter drives me crazy!

    Reply
  41. Miranda says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Keep it clean!

    I am addicted to Febreeze!! With 2 cats and a dog, I’m constantly spraying beds, couches, curtains, carpet…basically anything I can to keep our house fresh!

    Reply
  42. Brittany says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:55 am

    Keep it Clean

    I obsessively clean the counter tops and the bathroom!!

    Reply
  43. tara says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:55 am

    Keep it Clean! I try to keep the house pretty clean…but it’s hard w/ 2 cats because we have to vacuum constantly.

    Reply
  44. Alice says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:56 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am always wiping down the counters and inside my sink. Even if everything else is still a mess it helps make the kitchen at least look clean!

    Reply
  45. Debbie says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:57 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am in fact one of those obsessive hand washers (and hand sanitizer users if we’re out). It’s sad really…and my poor hands look terrible because of it.
    It’s time to move that obsession off of my hands and onto the rest of the house…we have a baby due soon too! It must be clean!

    Reply
  46. Jill D. says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:57 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I don’t necessarily like to clean, but with two young kiddos it is a must. I hate clutter so I try to pick up as often as I can, which always seems to make a house feel cleaner!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  47. jess says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:57 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! Dirty dishes drive me nuts!

    Reply
  48. Erin T. says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:57 am

    Keep it clean!

    I’m crazy about cleaning our bathroom vanity. It’s bright blue (can’t wait until we get the funds to replace it!) and shows every speck of dust and soap scum. Yuck!

    Reply
  49. Karen K. says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:57 am

    Keep it clean!

    The only room I clean obsessivly is the bathroom. We’ve all seen that one Oprah episode!

    Reply
  50. Christine says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:58 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I can look over everything but dirty dishes. I can’t stand to see a sink full of dishes. Drives me crazy!!

    Reply
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