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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. Ashley says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:35 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I have to make my bed every day – even if it’s right before getting back into it!

    Reply
  2. Haben Ariel Delallata says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:40 am

    “Keep It Clean”
    Ok I will admit it…I am obsessed with cleaning the sink! To me if the sink isn’t clean then it sets the mood for the whole kitchen. I LoVe a shiny sink! Blame it on FlyLady.com

    So please pick me to win so that I can keep on cleaning, but with a better product!
    Haben in AL

    Reply
  3. Joyanna says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:41 am

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    The kitchen has to be clean! I hate to see dirty dishes in the sink.

    Reply
  4. Jamie says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Keep it clean! I am terrible about keeping my house clean, but I try and make my bed everyday, so at least I can climb into a relaxing bed at the end of a long day

    Reply
  5. Chris Aumiller says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:53 am

    Keep it clean! I am in the midst of some major remodeling and the idea of “clean” is something that just doesn’t fit right now. These products would be great when I’m done!

    Reply
  6. susan says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:56 am

    I love to clean and these products look wonderful!

    Reply
  7. Katie says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:56 am

    Keep it clean…

    I am obsessed with two things: brushing my teeth and keeping things off my kitchen counters. It is so bad that when I visit my sister, I head straight to her kitchen to start organizing and cleaning her counters. OOOPS!

    Reply
  8. Lacey says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:57 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I really do not like when mail/change/etc. end up on the kitchen counter space that is by our side entry door. That drives me crazy!

    Reply
  9. susan says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:00 am

    OOps.. I also meant to say “Keep in Clean”!!!

    Reply
  10. heather h. says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:05 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I must have a clean email inbox!! :)

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:09 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I believe in splurging for cleaning products that I’ll actually use so I’m glad to know about these products. What good is discount cleaners if I’m not inspired to use them. The truth is I probably don’t use them because they don’t work, so I have to. :)

    Reply
  12. Jim says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:10 am

    Keep it clean! My wife washes any clothes that have been worn – even if just for an hour, so I have a stash of clothes to rewear before she gets to them.

    Reply
  13. Susan says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:19 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I love to have a clean car, but it’s really hard with two young kids who spill fishy crackers and Cheerios on a daily basis. :)

    Reply
  14. Ashleigh says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:20 am

    Keep It Clean! :)

    Reply
  15. Meaghan says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:20 am

    Keep It Clean! :)

    Reply
  16. Bridget says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:21 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!! I’m anal about the kitchen counters…I can’t stand when they are cluttered or messy!!!

    Reply
  17. Sheena says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:26 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I’m a nerd when it comes to flossing my teeth – I love my gums feeling healthy.

    Reply
  18. Annie says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:46 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I really like to have a clean car. I can’t handle driving around and hearing stuff roll around in the back seat!

    Reply
  19. Glenda Johnson says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:47 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!! I can’t stand towels that are hanging askew or dirty sinks. Thanks for the giveaway!!!

    Reply
  20. Letty says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:03 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I can literally feel when my hands are dirty and I can think of nothing else but cleaning them until I do! Sounds obsessive, but I think I just have good “sensors.” :)

    Reply
  21. rachael says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:09 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I’m definitely NOT ocd about cleaning…really should get better at it

    Reply
  22. emma says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:21 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! Clean bathroom and sewing room. Those I can control!

    Reply
  23. Tamara says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:24 am

    Keep it Clean!!

    I love a clean bathroom!!

    Reply
  24. Nadia says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:26 am

    Keep it clean! I obsess over the cleanliness of towels in the bathroom and kitchen.

    Reply
  25. Kristin says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:33 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I have to have our tile floors swept all the time! Kids, sand and tile floors do not make a good combo!

    Reply
  26. Lesia says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:34 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN !

    Reply
  27. Courtney says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:35 am

    Keep it Clean! After I use the office bathroom, and wash my hands with their soap, I come back to my desk and use hand sanitizer. I never feel like their soap actually cleans my hands!

    Reply
  28. Jenn Hoover says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:36 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I’m pretty neurotic about the bathroom. I obsessively wipe down the sink and the mirror. And I INSIST that the shower current must always be closed (opened wide?) after showering to help prevent mold build up in the folds of the liner. My poor husband gets nagged almost daily. :o)

    Reply
  29. allie says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:40 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Reply
  30. Kristin says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:45 am

    Keep it clean!

    It’s definitely a toss-up between my floors (I never knew how handy and used my $30 dust buster would be… much easier than dragging out the vacuum to clean up random crumbs or dirt) and my kitchen counters.

    Reply
  31. Dawn S says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:46 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN…

    I’m constantly wiping my iPhone screen off, I can’t stand smudges on it!

    Reply
  32. Jenny says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:46 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am obsessed with the cleaning combo of vinegar and water. I use if for so much, from the bathroom window to my kitchen floor. I would say I’m obsessive about it though. With 2 chillins at home it’s hard to obsessively clean anything. :)

    Reply
  33. carolyn says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:47 am

    Keep it clean!

    I’m obsessed with my kitchen sink. I need it to sparkle.

    Reply
  34. Beth says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:48 am

    I’m a bit unorganized at times,

    but i do like to keep it clean :D

    One thing I fastidiously clean is… my sheets and towels! I love having clean fresh linens! And I always use 7th generation detergent.

    Reply
  35. Barbi says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:48 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    It feels really good to keep up with laundry. It has to be folded while warm and put away. Makes me happy-er that way.

    Reply
  36. Nikki says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:53 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN…I obsess over making sure the couches and floors are clean. We have 2 dogs and a baby, so it isn’t exactly an easy feat. Oh, and did I mention we’re always taking on DIY projects? Yea, not exactly a perfect recipe for keeping a neat and tidy home, huh? Anyhow, I would love to win this giveaway so we can clean up in style!

    Reply
  37. Courtney says

    April 14, 2010 at 11:59 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    i have to have a clean floor in my bedroom at all times, drives me bonkers if anything including a sock is on it.

    Reply
  38. Arian says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    I obsessively clean kitchen counters, outside of appliances, sink, and floor. I love when it looks freshly cleaned and smells good! I also love to use fresh linens on the bed. I also must have clean the four litter boxes for our three cats. Eventhough the boxes are in the basement, I can’t tolerate them not fresh and clean.

    Reply
  39. Megan Mc says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Keep it Clean! Always have to make sure the “public” areas of the house are clean!! If it’s areas where people won’t frequent, I put it on the backburner.

    Reply
  40. Arian says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Reply
  41. Autumn Tao says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN.

    My Sante Fe. I’m not obsessive, but I will shake out the mats during the week, and wipe it down on the weekend, with a vacuum every few weeks. It’s a small space, so it’s easy to keep clean, and it puts me at peace when I drive.

    Reply
  42. Jude says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    My name is Jude and I am a neat freak. It’s a near impossible task keeping the place clutter free with 4 kids and a messy husband and I have to just let it go sometimes…but at night, once the babies are all in bed, I can’t relax until the toys are in their baskets, the dishes are all done and the bags are ready for the morning. It’s nice to enjoy the house in a calm and tidy state – even if it’s only for a couple of hours!! Keep it clean!! xx

    Reply
  43. Nicole says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Keep it clean!

    Obsessive about clean hands and smudge free black granite counter tops. Everything else, who cares! (not really).

    Reply
  44. Jordan says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Keep it clean…

    I am obsessive about having a clean house at all times – cleaning is enjoyable & relaxing to me.

    Reply
  45. Shauna says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m obsessive about keeping my hands clean. It’s not OCD, just a desire to be sure hands are clean before I switch tasks.

    Reply
  46. suzib says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:47 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! my kitchen counters! constantly cleaning them, and love waking up to a tidy and fresh smelling kitchen!

    Reply
  47. Kirsten says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Honestly, these days I’m most obsessive about wiping kidlet snot-noses and making sure there’s a clean coffee cup for the morning:). I’ve recently gotten into natural cleaners and having been trying various things with the goal of being able to clean when the kidlets are around without feeling like I’m spraying chemicals into their nasal membranes. Love those fun apothecary bottles, and love even more the report that the cleaners *work*!

    Reply
  48. Dawn says

    April 14, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    Gotta have a clutter free kitchen counter!

    Reply
  49. Stickyheels says

    April 14, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! Specifically for me, my kitchen island and countertops! Growing up there was always newspapers, books, and magazines laying around and I guess that just reflected back on me by making me very conscious of where things go …I try SO hard to keep my kitchen free of clutter. I feel like when the island (which is an industrial, galvanized steel top) is clean with only a bowl of fruit my cooking experience is much more fun :)

    Reply
  50. Melanie says

    April 14, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Keep it clean! I don’t know that I’m obsessive about anything cleaning related, other than keeping the dishes done! Even 1 dish in the sink or on the counter gets on my nerves!

    Reply
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