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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.
Ashley A. says
KEEP IT CLEAN! I have to admit, I’m a complete clutter phobe… we have this corner of our kitchen table that’s like a magnet, drawing in keys & mail & CDs & other random acts of life that are easier to just set down on the go. There’s not a day that passes that I don’t go by the corner of doom, pick everything up and find a home for it… only to find it’s all back the next day.
Noah says
KEEP IT CLEAN
I can’t stand when my girlfriend leaves fingerprints (or toe prints) on the glass in my car. Urks me to NO END!!!
Shelby says
Keep it clean!!
I relish a clean house — and just wished it lasted longer! For Easter, we entertained 20 and our home was (proudly!) pristine. I want that back! Help me make it so again.
My beef: clutter. It’s everywhere. Though slowly but surely, I’m figuring out “systems” that will work for my husband’s problem with little slips of paper — they are everywhere. We’re getting there!
Bree C. says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I constantly clean our granite countertops. The granite tends to hide the dirt, so I feel it necessary to be a bit obsessive about their care. They have to shine to make my house feel clean!
Jen T says
Keep it Clean!
Countertops and surfaces – I am always wiping down the counters, the coffee table, the sink. Crumbs or stickiness on the countertops drive me nuts, but keep coming back!
Leslie says
KEEP IT CLEAN
Organization is my thing. The place may be covered in dust, but I know where every. single. scrap of paper is and everything has a place. I would love some fancy products to really help me make the place gleam!
Ruthie says
Keep it clean!
I hate it when people let their toothbrushes get all gunky. I always make sure to rinse mine completely clean, and I replace it as soon as it starts to show signs of wear.
Carol says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
The inside of my front loader washer needs to be squeeky clean and dry because it smells musty if I just shut the door at the end of my laundry day.
The other thing that needs constant cleaning – my new granddaughter’s bum! And I love every minute of the interaction with her while she’s on the changing table.
Nicole says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I am a 1st grade teacher and obsess about my book area being clean and organized. If the kids put the books in the wrong bins (sorted by genre), then we don’t go to recess until they’re put back!
Molly says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I have issues with any kind of clutter, so I’m always picking up after my husband, my brother-in-law (who’s currently our roommate) and our two dogs. It may not get vacuumed or dusted every day, but at least it looks tidy!
Vicki K says
Keep It Clean!
I have to keep the kitchen clean at all times. Drives me crazy if dishes are in the sink when they should have been put in the dishwasher. I love a sparkling clean stainless steel sink and clean granite counter tops.
Sarah says
KEEP IT CLEAN. Office clutter…I can’t handle stray papers, envelopes, magazines, pens or anything like that! Keeping a handle on it can be a task sometimes, so we try to shred it, file it or recycle it as soon as we can over here!
Sarah says
“keep it clean!”
I can’t stand spots on the bathroom mirror. I clean it almost everyday!
Jennifer says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I obsessively clean my make-up brushes.
Carolyn says
KEEP IT CLEAN,
My patio deck, i love it when that is clean!
Mary says
KEEP IT CLEAN! Cleaning gradually comes to be a self-rewarding process. It’s simply nicer to live in a tidy space where things can be seen and enjoyed. The occasional new tool or product adds a nice bit of additional motivation.
Katie B. says
KEEP IT CLEAN – the kitchen counter… everything could be in the sink, as long as it isn’t on the counter.
Jenni says
KEEP IT CLEAN!! I’m a serious handwasher! No suprise that I really love soap as well :)
Amber says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
Karen says
Keep it clean! I have a myriad of obsessions, but house cleaning is not one of them. I do work hard to keep the kitchen clean, laundry done, rooms dusted, vacuumed and tidy. And I only use plant-based, essential oil fragranced cleaning products for all home and personal cleaning and laundry. So I guess that’s my obsession. Can’t wait to try the Murchison-Hume products.
Stacy W says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I obsess with organizing our house. I even have empty baskets, storage boxes, and magazine files just waiting for something that needs to be organized :)
Stacy Jean says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I have an unusually intense need to clean countertops and tabletops….or maybe it’s just kitchen cleaning that gets me. However….the fridge gets ignored at times and I hate to admit it but I might have a few science experiments in there right now. Guess I’m selectively OCD.
Stacy says
Keep it clean!
We have a small condo so I can’t stand clutter!! I also get on my hands & knees & clean my kitchen & bathroom floors with disinfecting wipes.
Judi B says
KEEP IT CLEAN…
Keeping things tidy/organized is more my thing. Hate clutter (although it seems to follow me everywhere!!!) and I’m pretty anal about keeping the fridge and pantry in order. You’d think since it’s behind a closed door I wouldn’t care so much, not so.
Judy says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
Ever since moving into our first new place, I’ve been obsessed with getting rid of dust on the hardwood floors and tabletops. Of course they never seem to go away so I’ve been cleaning and dusting every other day!
Ashley says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I work in public health and therefore am always washing my hands!
Caroline says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
Alissa says
KEEP IT CLEAN! I really need the bathroom sink and faucet to be clean, especially when we have guests. My husband likes to have people over to play cards when I am out of town for work, and even though I know his buddies won’t care about the water spots on the faucet, it is a requirement that he clean it before they are allowed over. Nothing else must be cleaned immediately before they arrive, but that is a requirement!
April says
KEEP IT CLEAN!!!
Nicole Hurley says
KEEP IT CLEAN
Lisa S. says
KEEP IT CLEAN!!!!
OMG, I am crazy about keeping my hardwood floors clean. With two teenage boys, 2 cats and a huge Basset Hound it gets dirty really fast!!
amySP says
Keep it clean! I have to have our kitchen counter tops clean, and will even clean up as I am cooking.
Beth says
KEEP IT CLEAN!! I’m crazy about cleaning up my son’s toys and putting all the right pieces together, even though he could care less!
Jeff says
KEEP IT CLEAN!!!
I am the type of person that has to clean while I’m cooking. I hate for their to be pots, pans, etc. that are dirty after eating the meal.
stephanie says
Keep it Clean!
clutter…i can stand SOME, but there’s a line where after it, i feel like i HAVE to clean, else i’ll be the raging b*tch from hell
April says
KEEP IT CLEAN! I walk around picking up my son’s toys all day long. It drives me crazy to see toys strewn all around the house.
Tara F. says
Keep it clean!!
My kitchen must be spotless. In my mind food isn’t good if it isn’t prepared in a clean kitchen.
Vonda says
KEEP IT CLEAN!!!
I’m ridiculous about having ‘stuff’ laying around. I’m constantly going behind us and putting things where they go – mail, keys, wallet, dishes, clothes!
Barb says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
Having a place for everything is key….I am allergic to cluttered counter tops. With three kids the bath counters get soapy/messy quick. I keep a wash cloth on the bath counters to do a quick swipe whenever I’m in the room. It helps to keep the space visitor friendly.
Natalie says
Keep It Clean!! I say that a lot around here. I spend all day cleaning and then the kids come home and things get messed up (I know that is the way it goes). I say to them, keep the bathroom clean or keep your bedroom clean because I just cleaned it up! LOL But what I obsess about is the kitchen. That always has to be cleaned first before anything else.
Catherine says
KEEP IT CLEAN! I’m a frequent hand washer.
J. says
KEEP IT CLEAN!!! :)
If I cleaned anything obsessively, I’d have to say it was my hands. I just can’t stand to feel any griminess on them (anymore :).
Kelly C says
I am a TOTAL neat freak! I can’t handle dirty laundry in the basket, change the sheets almost daily and can’t handle anything on the countertops. I know… I’m a little (well a lot!) nuts, but the house sure does look good when I’m done! HA!
michelle k. says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
my biggest pet peeve at the moment is hair in my bathroom…. i recently recycled the bath mat i had in my bathroom and now i swiffer every morning after i do my hair! any suggestions for places to find nice, colorful patterned bath mats?!
Erica says
KEEP IT CLEAN! I am a compulsive duster. It is amazing the things people forget to dust.
Muriel says
Keep It Clean!
I love a clean, clutter free house!! We’re teaching our little one to pick up after herself too! She’s only 3 and already knows to pick up her toys when she’s done! She surprises those grandmas all the time!
Donna says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
My kitchen in general and the counter tops in particular. I am also guilty of DUSTING my black stovetop if I have not used it in a day or two.
Megan says
KEEP IT CLEAN
Jaenee says
KEEP IT CLEAN!
I have to have a clean and organized command center. Growing up, I was surrounded by mail clutter and now I am scarred for life. It’s my job to sort, shred and recycle anything that comes from the mailbox.
Lori R. says
Keep it Clean!
I love when my bathrooms are super clean. They just sparkle.