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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. Mary Margaret says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! cluttered counters drive me b-a-n-a-n-a-s. and yes, i do have to sing the song to spell the word now, that’s gwen.

    Reply
  2. Erin says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I need to have de-gunked soap dispensers… they look and work so much better that way.

    Reply
  3. Gloria says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I totally obsess over having our room neat since my husband comes home and throws everything all over the place.

    Reply
  4. Cheryl says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”
    Definitely kitchen countertops. How many times a day do I wipe them off? too many! Safe products are very important to me. I would love this.

    Reply
  5. Hannah says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Can’t stand dirty dishes in the sink!

    Reply
  6. Tracy says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    keep it clean!

    I really have to make the bed everyday…it just makes the room look clean, even if there are a few clothes hanging around!

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I’m a clean freak – it doesn’t matter what!

    Reply
  8. Natalie says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I HAVE to make my bed every morning and “tidy” my bathroom counters before I leave!!!!
    P.S. I have never wanted to win a giveaway sooo much. This is great!!!!

    Reply
  9. Karen says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I am obsessive about my counter tops. They must be clutter-free, and clean. Every day I declutter and then clorox them…and then if I’m feeling particularly sassy, I spray this awesome Caldrea spray on them, and they smell divine. I actually read about Murchison in Real Simple (?) this month and was intrigued…would love to try it.

    Reply
  10. Kristin G says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    Keep it clean! just starting my spring cleaning

    Reply
  11. Jenny says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    …especially when it comes to clutter on my desk. I can’t concentrate when it’s messy!

    Reply
  12. Amanda says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I love to organize, but cleaning is another story :-)

    Reply
  13. Emily W says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m not too obsessive about anything in particular. But, I do wash my hands constantly! They’re always dry :-)

    Reply
  14. Lindsay says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:48 pm

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

    Reply
  15. Cynthia says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Hands, definitely. I can always gauge how much I’m washing my hands by how quickly I run out of hand lotion!

    Reply
  16. Kate says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I think I’m just a little more of a clean freak than the average person, but my husband thinks I’m obsessive about it. At the end of everyday (unless we eat out) I wipe down our counters in the kitchen with a paper towel and then use the same paper towel to wipe the floor down. It’s amazing how dirty our kitchen floor gets everyday.

    Reply
  17. Molly C says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am not obsessively clean about anything but in general I am less stressed when the basics (kitchen, bath and sheets) are all clean. A little dust and dog hair are easy to explain away :)

    I am however obsessed with your blog and admit that i check it multiple times a day to see the updates. You never disappoint!

    Reply
  18. D. Dallas says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    409 ON KITCHEN COUNTERS IS MY OBSESSION!

    Reply
  19. mandiesmithsegura says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m a handwasher through and through! I keep a TON of extra handsoap on HAND(pun intended!) at all times, too!

    Reply
  20. penny nelson says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    I like a clean house but it is always messy. I always clean the toilet with the help of an “old” toothbrush to get it very clean. WHO cares!

    Reply
  21. Jean says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    My kitchen countertops!

    Reply
  22. Beth J says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    Keep it Clean!

    I find it extremely difficult to keep everything clean during our current house remodel… Drywall dust drives me insane!

    Reply
  23. Tia says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Vaccuming! With 2 long-haired cats, there is always cat hair everywhere. It drives me nuts!

    Reply
  24. Lucy says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I have carrara marble countertops in my kitchen. While beautiful, they are not as durable as granite, so I obsessively clean them after every meal. Might not work for some, but I had a bit of a kitchen-cleaning problem before the marble, so its ok for me!

    Reply
  25. Tina says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am a sucker for all cleaning products! Non-toxic of course. Using them is an entirely different story. No obessions here. I do love to buy & look at them though! Weird, huh?

    Reply
  26. Susan says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    Keep it clean!

    I’m not particularly compulsive about cleaning at all–oops!

    Reply
  27. Laura says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Ever since I got my Dyson vacuum for Christmas, I obsess over having clean floors. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s fun and satisfying to see all the dirt that vacuum sucks up! Cleaning up after 2 chihuahuas and 1 hubby has never been easier!

    Reply
  28. Amy B says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    Keep it clean! I am obsessively clean about my toothbrush.

    Reply
  29. Brian says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    Keep it clean!

    Reply
  30. Katie V. says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I don’t think I obsessively clean anything, just don’t have the time!

    Reply
  31. Shawna says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m a pretty neat and oraganized person but I hate having dirty dishes in the sink! Yuck!!

    Reply
  32. Michelle says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I obsess over anything touched by dog hair! I love my pups but don’t want their hair on anything!

    Reply
  33. Cynthia says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”
    I am always washing my hands :)

    Reply
  34. Meaghan says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m ridiculous about cleaning my wedding rings :) I like to keep them nice and sparkly.

    Reply
  35. Lexie says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    My husband would say that I do not keep anything clean, but I beg to differ. I hate crumbs on the counter–I am constantly wiping down countertops, as said husband is often leaving a crumb trail… :)

    Reply
  36. Bethany says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    mirrors and glass!

    Reply
  37. Amanda says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I can’t stand a messy kitchen or toy clutter. Living in this tiny house with an odd layout means my 1 year old plays in the kitchen while I cook creating the perfect storm. Luckily after living with me for 5 years my hubby is FINALLY beginning to appreciate having a tidy home and cleans up the messes that used to only bug me. Thank goodness for small miracles!

    Reply
  38. Amy G says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    Keep it clean!

    I’m an all-around obsessive cleaner. A big irk is when I see dishes that haven’t been scraped clean after eating — I need to get those dishes at least rinsed right after dinner, otherwise it all seems like a bigger chore later!

    Reply
  39. Tasha says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN. . . i am obsessed with cleaning my countertops clean! i can’t stand crumbs or clutter! i also sweep the floors all the time. . . nothing worse than feeling crumbs sticking to your feet as you walk thru the kitchen!

    Reply
  40. Jen L says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I’m obsessive about keeping a clean car, my house is another story! :)

    Reply
  41. kate says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    keep it clean!

    I love having a clean sink…shiny, empty and clean!

    Reply
  42. Joanne says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    Bathroom counters must be clean!

    Reply
  43. Katie @ Making This Home says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN… esp if it’s the kitchen sink!
    THanks guys.

    Reply
  44. Rebekah says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I obsess over not wearing shoes indoors and everything being vacuumed and clean on the first floor.

    Also, should the title be “You Clean Up Nicely” since nice is describing a verb (clean) it should be turned into an adverb (nicely).

    Reply
  45. Jordan says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Countertop clutter drives me crazy…especially because we have a small place. Keeping things picked up makes it feel larger!

    Reply
  46. Meg says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    The kitchen must stay clean…must!

    Reply
  47. Randi says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:53 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Reply
  48. Shelley H says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    Love a clean kitchen!

    Reply
  49. Kristen says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I hate when the kitchen is dirty. Dishes in the sink or piles of stuff on the counters. I can’t deal with it!!

    Reply
  50. Gabie says

    April 12, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!! Where to begin… Dishes must be out of the sink before bed definitely and dusting and sweeping must be kept up with…

    Reply
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