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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. Jacqueline says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    Keep it clean! I’m constantly washing my hands; the design of these items would allow me to keep them in their original containers!

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  2. Julie says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    Keep it clean! I clean EVERYTHING!

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  3. Lisa B says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!! My counter tops and sink in the kitchen have to be kept clean:)

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  4. brittany says

    April 13, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    keep it clean! My husband would say that he is cleanner than me BUT I have to keep my makeup brushes clean. Dirty makeup brushes grosses me out.

    Reply
  5. Karen T. says

    April 13, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I can’t stand to see my countertops cluttered.

    Reply
  6. Cara says

    April 13, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    the bathroom, can’t stand a messy bathroom!

    Reply
  7. Kristin T says

    April 13, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    Keep It Clean! I may wash my clothes a little too much. If I wear it for even a minute I have to wash it.

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  8. Laura says

    April 13, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Ever since starting med school, I’ve definitely become a bit of a compulsive hand washer… There are worse habits, right?

    Reply
  9. Jessie Thompson says

    April 13, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    Keep it Clean!

    I make sure my pets are fresh smelling and clean! I wouldn’t want my husband to stink, or my pets … since I have to spend so much time with each!

    Reply
  10. Jessica says

    April 13, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I’m a clutter-buster. I have to do it every night before bed or I have trouble relaxing!

    Reply
  11. Ashleigh says

    April 13, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    Keep it clean! Well, I just bought the Bissell vacuum you recommended, and now I can’t stop vacuuming!

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  12. Melissa! says

    April 13, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    I wanna… KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am an obsessive desk-cleaner! That’s where all the germs live anyway, right? :D

    Reply
  13. Kai says

    April 13, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    The bathroom and kitchen countertop

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  14. Madelaine says

    April 13, 2010 at 7:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I can be obsessive about a lot of things. And I can also let things go to a point. Once the line has been crossed for one, then it all has to go. That is why I had the vacuum in pieces this weekend cleaning all the guts (this started from wanting to do a quick vacuum on the floors/rugs).

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  15. Deanna T. says

    April 13, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Keep it clean! with a dog and husband i must swipe my doors at least once a day. Also, i love a clean, uncluttered kitchen. its the best feeling:) i know yours thinking im nuts.

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  16. Hailey says

    April 13, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I have to pick stuff up off the floor as soon as it lands there!

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  17. Nicole says

    April 13, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN … With my husband, myself, and our dog LOVING the outdoors – The cleaning never stops!

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  18. Ashley says

    April 13, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I am obsessively clean with everything… especially the bathroom and kitchen. My kitchen counters must be clean! I hate “piles” too… stacks of papers and miscellaneous junk!

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  19. danyelle says

    April 13, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    Have to admit that I love the days when my cleaning lady comes!

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  20. Jennifer says

    April 13, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I obsessively clean our kitchen sink …

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  21. Lauren F says

    April 13, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    i have to wipe down the kitchen counters nightly. also, i love wiping down the new fixtures in our recently-renovated bathroom!

    Reply
  22. Tabitha Blue says

    April 13, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Love this!!!

    Reply
  23. Erin M says

    April 13, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    Our house is on the market, so I keep everything clean- but I specifically make sure I mop, vacuum, wipe down counters and clean toilets before every showing!

    Reply
  24. Sarah says

    April 13, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!!

    I’m obsessive about my kitchen sinks and drains. I get grossed out by all the germs I imagine living there, and I get rather OCD about it.

    Reply
  25. Bridgette says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    I have a tendency to wash my hands…A LOT! I’ve been this way since I was young, and have even tried to convert my husband to washing his hands as much as I have, and he now blames me for his dry hands! I just tell him I am keeping his hands clean at all times! :)

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  26. Bri e says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN, have to have the kitchen cleaned before I go to bed.

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  27. Anna says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I always have to make sure that my house is tidy and clean before i leave for work in the morning. Nothing worse then coming home to a mess after a long day of work!

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  28. Jade Cook says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    After all I’ve learned about the chemicals used in most commonly used household cleaning supplies from shampoo to glass cleaner, I’m fairly obsessive about making sure our house uses the right products (though it takes my husband some convincing to pay up for the better supplies!). At some point I’m going to attempt to start making my own! :)

    Reply
  29. Amy says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    The weirdest thing I like to clean is my coasters.

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  30. kristen says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! four people (two of them rather tiny) in a small house means i constantly make the rounds to put things in their place…i try to keep it all clean by elimintating clutter. wish me luck!

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  31. Kate says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I like a sparse countertop… I love cleaning everything off at night to start the day clean. BUT I have had to sacrifice that for morning routine efficiency. Now I set the table for breakfast and get everything out for preparing lunch (minus fridge items)… It works. But I miss the perfectly tidy look first thing in the morning!

    So now I am making my bed every day without fail!

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  32. Christy says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    Keep it clean…definitely could use some exciting new products to motivate the cleaning!

    Reply
  33. Forrest says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! Not really obsessively clean about anything…

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  34. Kate says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I like a sparse countertop… I love cleaning everything off at night to start the day clean. BUT I have had to sacrifice that for morning routine efficiency. Now I set the table for breakfast and get everything out for preparing lunch (minus fridge items)… It works. But I miss the perfectly tidy look first thing in the morning!

    So now I am making my bed every day without fail!

    And I love swanky bottles so I really hope I win!

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  35. Tracy Morgan says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    I’m all about fancy handsoaps for my sinks – nothing like KEEP IT CLEAN with a designer twist! And obsessed? Yep, that’s me and my bathroom. My entire house may be a cluster of paper piles but my bathroom will be spotless, so help me!

    Reply
  36. Claire says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I’m all about keeping the kitchen counters obsessively clean!

    Reply
  37. Bri M. says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    Keep it clean! The kitchen has to be clean before going to bed, so it’s ready to use the next day. There’s nothing worse than having to clean up a kitchen while you’re starving!

    Reply
  38. Mike G. says

    April 13, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    Keep it clean! I love to clean the kitchen after dinner, which shows my wife how much I appreciate her delicious cooking!

    Reply
  39. Michele says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    Keep it clean! My desk at work — I can’t work in clutter. I don’t have the same control at home because that’s a shared space (although I wish I did!).

    Reply
  40. Lori says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:11 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am a nut about keeping the counters cleaned off (from clutter and anything else that might be lurking there). With kids’ toys strewn about I have to have one space for my eyes to rest and that’s on the countertops.

    Reply
  41. Chrysta says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    Keep it clean…I’ve been known to wash clean clothes.

    Reply
  42. Wintry Mix says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:20 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    My wedding ring is the only thing I obsessively clean!

    Reply
  43. Heather says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    Keep it clean!! I’m not obsessive about much, I love a clean cleared out countertop!

    Reply
  44. JKK says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:23 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I love it when all the clutter is put away. It seems to open up the space and feel clean, even if you still have some dusting/vacuuming to do.

    Reply
  45. B says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN and always make sure to clean the bathroom grout!

    Reply
  46. Kendall says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN…
    Wow. I don’t think I clean ANYTHING obsessively. Maybe my hands. But nothing in my house!

    Reply
  47. Sara Shalls says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    Thankfully I have an amazing neat and clean husband that takes on most of the house cleaning. We keep a tidy home, but do a Thursday night clean so we can start our weekend off with a clean home to enjoy.

    Reply
  48. Jennifer says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I like to keep our sink clean and empty!

    Reply
  49. Kim T says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    It drives me crazy when people leave stuff in the sink, especially toothpaste blobs!

    Reply
  50. Jessica says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    Reply
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