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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. Danielle Dziedzic says

    April 13, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    Keep it clean. We could all use a little help with this especially with a busy schedule!

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  2. Bretta says

    April 13, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    keep it clean!!! always spray down my kitchen counters and table each night … would love to do it with something fancy like Murchison Home!! :)

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  3. sarah says

    April 13, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    keep it clean!

    Reply
  4. Leanne says

    April 13, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!! the bathroom. and the kitchen counters have to be spot free. blech!

    Reply
  5. Susanne N. says

    April 13, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    i’m not compulsively clean, but i do like my house to be clean and clutter free. i’m constantly wiping down my kitchen counters and i do have to have my sink clean and wiped out with no dishes in it!

    Reply
  6. Max says

    April 13, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Reply
  7. Jill says

    April 13, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    keep it clean. That would be towels. No way, no how, am I using a towel more than once. It truly grosses me out when people hang a towel after they use it and just keep reusing it. I know it’s not very green of me, but I just can’t do it!

    Reply
  8. Susan says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Keep it clean! I’m crazy about my stainless steel appliances – I even wipe down the kitchen trashcan to get rid of fingerprints.

    Reply
  9. Corrie says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I wash my clothes way too often. If I’ve put them on once or my husband puts something on the floor it has to be washed. I just can’t handle dirty clothes!

    Reply
  10. erin g says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    Keep it clean!

    I have to keep my kitchen and living room clean, but for some reason I don’t mind if my bedroom is trashed.

    Reply
  11. Ally says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Always my hands. My momma kinda makes fun of me now, how when I was little if my hands got dirty “the world stopped” until they were clean again.

    Reply
  12. Briar says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I am obsessive about keeping my tea kettle clean. I don’t know why, but it really really bothers me whenever the outside of it is dirty.

    Reply
  13. Shelby says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Keep it clean!! I absolutely can’t stand to have my counters filled with clutter! I spray them down and clear them away every night. these cleaners sound great!

    Reply
  14. Wilma says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    the cutting board in the kitchen is washed constantly while I’m cooking.

    Reply
  15. Traci says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Obsessive hand washer here! Working with kids, you can’t avoid it :)

    Reply
  16. Ioana says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Bathroom sink has to be CLEAN, and no dishes in the sink! It all starts from there.

    Reply
  17. Kendra Houser says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    Keep it Clean

    I CANNOT stand dirty kitchen counters. Be it crumbs or clutter, it just drives me nuts! So I try my hardest to keep them clean. However I believe my husband tries his hardest not to…Or at least it seems that way!

    Reply
  18. Amanda W. says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:25 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I’ll admit– I’m obsessive about personal hygeine! I take two baths or one bath and one shower every day. No kidding. I do also enjoy the relaxation of a bath, so that helps :-)

    Reply
  19. Krissy says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    Keep it clean!

    For me, it’s brushing my teeth. :-)

    Reply
  20. Tiffanie says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am constantly wiping the bathroom counter — why can’t my family keep the water IN the sink?

    Thanks for the contest!

    Reply
  21. Mary Sue says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    My bed sheets! I love that just washed smell!

    feel free to check out my blog everyone!
    http://www.marysuetattoo.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. Krissy says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN. I wash my hands atleat 20 times a day.

    Reply
  23. Jules says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I have to make the beds everyday. There is something about a made bed that makes the room 90% cleaner in appearance. Okay, maybe that’s because it’s the largest item in the room, but still. It looks nice.

    Reply
  24. MissCaron says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:48 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! :-)

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  25. Morgan says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    Keep it clean!!

    I’m not the cleanest of sorts when it comes to ‘little piles’ (mail, office papers and folders) but underneath those piles I love to have clean tile, bookcases, you name it. My hubby is the opposite! Hates piles and little clutter but could go weeks without cleaning the shower. Good thing we balance each other out ;).

    Reply
  26. Lisa says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:50 pm

    “Keep it clean!”
    I am a total freak about clutter. I cannot stand piles of mail, dirty glasses on the coffee table, socks next to the bed or anything like that. I am obsessively “tidying up” around our apartment. If nothing else, it keeps the place looking cleaner than it actually is!

    Reply
  27. Elise says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I obsessively clean everything (think Monica from Friends), so this is a dream giveaway!!

    Reply
  28. Emily says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Keep it clean!
    I’m a freak about keeping my baby’s spoons and bowls clean, which is probably a good thing. So far I’m hand washing everything instead of using the dishwasher.

    Reply
  29. Rebecca K says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Clothes, definitely!

    Reply
  30. Jenn says

    April 13, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    Keep it clean!

    I have to keep the bathrooms clean. Dirty bathrooms gross me out!

    Reply
  31. Melanie Carpenter says

    April 13, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    What won’t I use this stuff on!

    Reply
  32. Selena says

    April 13, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! My kitchen sink can never be too clean :)

    Reply
  33. Sally says

    April 13, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I used to do extended wilderness trips. I brushed my teeth twice a day even when I didn’t shower for weeks.

    Reply
  34. Krista says

    April 13, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!!

    I just enjoy when my cleaning is finished and everything feels nice and clean and organized :)

    Reply
  35. emilie says

    April 13, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    The dog (poor her) but she get so full of dirt et smelly.

    Reply
  36. Miranda says

    April 13, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    Me me!!

    Reply
  37. Lisa O. says

    April 13, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I could really use these! I really like to clean up the whole kitchen before I go to bed (all the dishes and wipe down the counters) so it’s all nice and welcoming in the morning.

    Reply
  38. my life is brilliant says

    April 13, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m pretty obsessive about keeping my hands clean. I wash them about 5,000 times while I cook. But hey, my guests never have to worry about my germs being in their food!

    Reply
  39. Deirdre says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Keep it clean! I can’t stand a messy sink, it’s a must clean in my house!

    Reply
  40. Whitney says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:04 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I grew up with a mother who mopped the kitchen floor everyday and vacuumed her car obsessively- let’s just say it rubbed off!

    Reply
  41. Annie T. says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:11 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN – I adore pretty looking cleaning bottles and smells, so this looks great.

    Reply
  42. Sarah W. says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I’m not an obsessive cleaner (I wish I were better at it), but I am an obsessive cleaning PRODUCTS buyer! Each new product promises to make me a better cleaner, which in turn, makes me feel as if I will be a better person in general. The more natural the product the better, and it’s all about how it smells. :-)

    Reply
  43. Wendy B says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am obsessive about keeping our swimming pool completely leaf-less… I scoop it at least 3 times a day. My husband thinks I’m crazy… but the leaves drive ME crazy! :)

    Reply
  44. Jessica says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I have to have a spotless kitchen sink. Kitchens can get so gross…

    Reply
  45. Veronica says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    In the summer I am obsessive about having clean feet. My husband laughs when I come home from work and wash my feet in the tub. I have to have fresh toesies when I slip into my flip flops!

    Reply
  46. Jessica says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I wash my hands ALL the time and make sure my husband does, too. My house…not so much. Maybe I need to be inspired?

    Reply
  47. Kelsi says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    Keep it clean & in it’s place (had to add on…. couldn’t resist!)

    I’m a BIG hand washer, to the point that I get eczema. Not so good!!! I am also big on having the living room cleaned. If the toyroom has been trashed by my 3 year old tornado, the clean laundry is piled on the bed waiting to be put back… at least I have ONE area of sanity!!

    Reply
  48. Lauren Wilgenbusch says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    Keep It Clean!

    Reply
  49. Virginia says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    keep it clean

    I do laundry ALL THE TIME. I have trouble seeing dust on a lot of things (I have glaucoma) but I am obsessed with having clean-smelling clothes, sheets, towels, etc.

    Reply
  50. steph says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN…

    the kitchen countertops get wiped down every night – nothing better than cleanliness in the morning!

    Reply
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