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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. NikKidd says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    Keep it Clean!

    I used to clean my bedroom when everyone was sleeping when I was a kid… now I’m lucky if I can keep parts of my condo clean – particularly during our fun bed-building and redecorating efforts – lots to DIY… and try to keep clean.

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  2. Karen says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    I can’t stand clutter so clearing up takes precedence over “cleaning up”…but some awesome cleaning products might change that!

    Reply
  3. Kristy Daley says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    My eyelash curler!

    Reply
  4. Brittany R says

    April 13, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    Keep it clean! I have two golden retrievers so I am constantly vacuuming! You know that vaccum cleaner commercial where the woman is vacumming the vacuum – well that’s me. :)

    Reply
  5. Meagan C. says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I love having clean, bare kitchen counters – so I’m always washing dishes or scrubbing the counter!

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  6. Jessica says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I am always cleaning the kitchen with those Clorox wipes. Wiping down the counters and stove making sure it’s super clean.

    Reply
  7. Alexis says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    Keep it clean!

    My bookcase – I am always re-arranging the books by colour/size and dusting the shelves (dark colours show the most dust!).

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  8. Molly T says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:17 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    nothing is better than getting into bed with CLEAN sheets… i hate any kind of gross feeling in bed, so i wash my blankets and sheets A LOT!

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  9. Mandy says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I can’t stand to see dust or fingerprints on my computer monitor (it’s a touchscreen) or my TV.

    Reply
  10. Tracy Barker says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    Keep it clean! The Murchison Hume shelves always seem to be clean of stock. We sell the product in Australia and it goes so fast the shelves are always clear and clean as we struggle to keep up! Great products. I use them at home and in our stores.

    Reply
  11. Stephanie G says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN! I love clean sheets and wash ours about every 5 days…

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  12. Amy R says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    Keep it clean!

    I can’t stand a dirty bathroom sink. I have white sinks and they show every little speck. It just looks so nice when they’re spotless and clean.

    Reply
  13. Julia says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:41 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN”, i hate when dishes smell like eggs. i add a splash of vinegar to the dishwasher and it takes the icky smell away!

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  14. adira benklifa says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    keep it clean – love clean kitchen counter tops!
    best of luck with the bean!
    adira

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  15. Natalie D. says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:57 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!!

    …and I HATE dirty laundry on the floor!

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  16. Scott says

    April 13, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    Reply
  17. Katherine says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:01 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    My fiance does most of our cleaning (lucky me!) – but I always have the urge to clean when I can’t get to sleep.

    Reply
  18. Tammy says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:04 am

    Keep it clean! I love trying new cleaning products! I am a bit particular about keeping my kitchen counters and am willing to splurge on good product, so worth it! It turns an otherwise boring chore into something I look forward to!

    Reply
  19. Carrie says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:06 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    I’m a germ-a-phobe and am crazy about keeping the kitchen, bathrooms, and floors clean. But to look at them you wouldn’t know… it’s like the dishes reproduce when I’m not looking…

    Reply
  20. siobhan says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:07 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

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  21. Bianca says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:19 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN around the children…. unless there is fun involved !!

    I am a mum of 2 special girls and I will admit I love a clean, clutter free home. Most things have there place but our home is to be lived in. My girls’ play room is a very fun space that is enjoyed every day !!

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  22. Lara says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:30 am

    keep it clean!

    Frequent hand washer here! (although, surprisingly, not at all a germaphobe)

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  23. Jennie says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:33 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!

    I dust at least three times a week. I hate having dust showing anywhere around the house! I’m also obsessive about using my Kurv handheld all over the place on a daily basis.

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  24. Paula says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:42 am

    Keep it clean! Yes I am obcessive about cleaning off the counter. I cannot stand anything on it and am always wiping, wiping, wiping. And the idea of using Australian White grapefruit acutally makes me drool…….

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  25. alexis says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:46 am

    Keep it clean!!

    I wash my sheets all of the time>I just love the smell and warmth of freshly cleaned bedding!

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  26. Lindsey F says

    April 14, 2010 at 12:57 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    I definitely obsessively wash my hands and wash my clothes I barely wore…

    Reply
  27. Erin says

    April 14, 2010 at 1:13 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!

    Aw. Do I hafta? ;)
    (woo! popular giveaway!)
    I’m a little ocd about my clothing for some reason. Not the closet – that’s a mess. But I hate when drawers won’t close and there isn’t enough room on the pole to hang things up. So I’m constantly going through, putting clothing in the “trade-out/give-away” pile. Wish I could do that with the REST of my house! :)

    Reply
  28. Liz says

    April 14, 2010 at 1:31 am

    Keep it clean!

    I used to be obsessed with clean towels. If I used it once, it went straight in the laundry. I’ve gotten a little more reasonable, but not much ;)

    Reply
  29. Pamela Morris says

    April 14, 2010 at 1:40 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! Cat hair and dust on the kitchen table makes me crazy! Wash it in the morning and when I come home in the afternoon it’s back! ARG! Thanks for the chance to win – love your blog!

    Reply
  30. Amy L says

    April 14, 2010 at 2:08 am

    Keep it clean! Being a school teacher made me into a constant handwasher. I wash my hands after touching anything communal…doorknobs, bank pens, etc!

    Reply
  31. cheryl says

    April 14, 2010 at 2:13 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    I obsessively try to keep the bathroom tidy and clutter-free, and wipe up water and toothpaste splatter spots multiple times per day!! I’m crazy, I know.

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  32. Suzanne says

    April 14, 2010 at 2:42 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    Since I bought a Dyson and realised how much dirt/muck gets in carpets, I like to vacumn regularly.

    Reply
  33. Emily says

    April 14, 2010 at 3:16 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! My office desk. I wipe it down with the Watkins All Purpose wipes. It just smells so good!

    Reply
  34. jenn says

    April 14, 2010 at 6:16 am

    Keep it clean!
    I have a 11 month old-discovering to eat on her own-baby…you can figure the clean up problems I run into fromthere!

    Reply
  35. Katy says

    April 14, 2010 at 6:47 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN! Definitely obsessive about handwashing and I’m slowly trying to eliminate knick-nacks since I’m not a big fan of dust!

    Reply
  36. craftygirl says

    April 14, 2010 at 6:48 am

    Keep it Clean!
    My kitchen counters.

    Reply
  37. kara says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:54 am

    Keep it Clean! ok, I am a slob…I can’t think of anything…I don’t obsess over anything.:( ok, does my car count…I love to go through the car wash.

    Reply
  38. Stephen says

    April 14, 2010 at 8:11 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN
    My kitchen sink

    Reply
  39. Cindy says

    April 14, 2010 at 8:24 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!!!
    Hand sanitizer after using shopping carts!!

    Reply
  40. Jenn says

    April 14, 2010 at 8:27 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!!!
    I love a clean house so I do whatever it takes to get it that way!!!:)

    Reply
  41. Laurie says

    April 14, 2010 at 8:31 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN

    In our house we always joke that I’m a bit like the princess and the pea. If I step on ANYTHING that I might remotely feel even in sock feet, I will stop EVERYTHING until I pick it up!

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  42. kribss says

    April 14, 2010 at 8:41 am

    keep it clean!

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  43. Grace says

    April 14, 2010 at 8:42 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    Hahahaha I laugh because I know my husband would laugh…he gets so mad when he hears me say “cleaning day!” His idea of cleaning is stuffing things in plain view, out of view. i.e. shoving things in drawers. He learned within our first year of marraige that my “clean” means to pull EVERYTHING out of the drawers, and clean the drawers first! THEN you clean each item and place it neatly back in the drawer. Obsesive, hands down!

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  44. Brandi says

    April 14, 2010 at 8:50 am

    “KEEP IT CLEAN”

    Definitely my kitchen and living area.

    Reply
  45. Maureen says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:15 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    With two dogs and three boys, I need all the help I can get!

    Reply
  46. Melanie says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:17 am

    KEEP IT CLEAN!
    Trying to keep the house clean through the renos….not obvious but doing my best! :)

    Reply
  47. young c-m says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:24 am

    Keep it clean! My obsession is laundry. I hate seeing it pile up, so I do a load almost every day!

    Reply
  48. austin says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:25 am

    KEEP IN CLEAN!

    Reply
  49. Kristin says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Keep it Clean…Obsessive about eliminating clutter!

    Reply
  50. Amelia S. says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:27 am

    Keep it Clean! I am not terribly obsessive about anything, but my mom makes quilts and so whenever I wash a quilt, I always use special soap, and take great care so they will last my lifetime and beyond.

    Reply
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