Whatever way you look at it life gets messy, but what’s great is that Oates is here to help, and rather than stress they’d like you to have fun and laugh at the mess (#LaughAtTheMess) that’s why we’re so excited to bring you the Oates General Scrub Brush review.
Sometimes your home needs a good, thorough clean, and that’s where a scrub brush comes in handy! For this review we’re sending MoM Members the General Scrub Brush to try for themselves at home, before coming back to this page to rate and review. We can’t wait to see what mums think of this brush.
The Oates General Scrub Brush is perfect for cleaning away tough dirt and grime, and can be used indoors or outdoors to achieve a thorough scrub.
The Oates General Scrub Brush has some great features!
It has stiff, durable bristles to withstand scrubbing
It can be used indoors or outdoors to clean away tough dirt and grime
It has an easy to grasp handle
Where can I buy the Oates General Scrub Brush?
The Oates General Scrub Brush is available at Officeworks and Mitre 10.
More about the Oates General Scrub Brush review
MoM Members are currently trying the Oates General Scrub Brush at home. Check back into this page to see what they think. The same mums are also trying six other products from the Oates range click on the links below to see what mums think of all the other products from Oates.
The Oates General Scrub is fantastic for cleaning the tiles in the bathroom. So easy to use and gets into the corners to eliminate dirt and grime. Even my kids love using this scrubber to scrub the tiles in our walk in shower.
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I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
This brush is a great all rounder - easy grip, great for getting into the tiles without too much hard work. I’ve been using this type of brush for years, so knew it would be brilliant
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
I have been using this scrubbing brush for years and years around my house!
In a previous home it was the only thing that would actually clean my shower without damaging the tiles. I also used to use it for scrubbing the grout in the shower and my bathroom floor.
Really useful for cement, tiles, getting stains out of carpets. There isn’t much I haven’t used this brush for over the years!
Handy just to have at home, you never know when you’ll need it! And they last a long time, very durable!
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
The bristles in the Oates General Scrub brush are stiff and sturdy and gets the job done. Handle can easily be gripped when wearing gloves but if not, it gets slippery with soap and my hand slips when scrubbing.
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
This is good general scrub brush. It worked well at cleaning my shower floor. The bristles are stiff yet durable to use. The handle is a good fit for your hands. It can be used indoors or outdoors. It gives a good clean and is easy to hold and use. I like the color of the brush also attractive.
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
Top quality product. Versatile, handy for around the house.
The Oates General Scrub Brush is so handy for both indoor and outdoor use, I’ve bought myself another one already! I keep one in the bathroom when I need a thorough clean of the bathtubs, basin and shower. The outdoor brush is used for windows, the sliding door and our BBQ area.
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
A reliable and good quality cleaning brush that is especially great as it can be used both indoors and outdoors. Really handy for scrubbing bathroom and showers to remove soap scum. Also good for cleaning dirt and grime from outdoor sliding door areas. A really good all rounder brush for spot cleaning and general cleaning.
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
Very easy to use. I was using it to scrub area near bbq and its just make my work much easier. Good to have it around when you need to do spring cleaning or do big cleaning. Highly recommended
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
So when potty time happens and and accidents occur, this indoor/outdoor scrubber gets it up quickly and easily. NOW I can laugh at the mess! Oates has something for everyone! Such a relief to know oates has me covered!
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I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
When accidents happen oates has something for it! I found the general indoor/outdoor scrubber super easy. Just a bit of hot water and a scrub gets it up, in this case, potty time it worked a treat when the accident happened. Refer oates for sure
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
The Oates General Scrub is fantastic for cleaning the tiles in the bathroom. So easy to use and gets into the corners to eliminate dirt and grime. Even my kids love using this scrubber to scrub the tiles in our walk in shower.
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
This brush is a must have for any bathroom if you want clean tiles and grout. It's strong construction means that arms do less work as the brush does it for you. My kid's bathroom tends to get a little grotty, but i found this brush went to work on it super fast and left the tiles sparkling clean with little effort on my part.
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
The brush is amazing for cleaning tiles. Less effort needed to scrub. Unfortunately you still need another brush when cleaning the shower due to the glass surface. I found it wasn’t effective on glass
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
The quality of this scrubbing brush is a high standard.
Generally when you are going to bring out the scrubbing brush it is for more stubborn dirt and grime. This brush is perfect for those tough jobs. It is a sturdy brush, that does not succumb to the pressure of some vigorous scrubbing.
I would recommend this brush
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
Love the oats general scrub brush. Found it to be of great quality. Tuff hard bristles good sturdy handle great size and shape. Great hard bristles to scrub those stubborn tuff marks and grime. Solid handle to easily grip and scrub with. Good for cleaning many thinks like tiles, shower windows and floor, sinks. Definitely recommend the oats general scrub brush for every household as a general cleaning product.
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
This brush is perfect for almost any cleaning task, it’s dense and thick and takes the work away from me having to scrub something repeatedly like I normally would. I’ve used this to clean wall, clean the bathtub, scrub dirty clothes stains, scrub outdoor chair and tables and even give the kids pram a good clean. Like most Oates products the actual products are so good on there own you only need to use water and not harsh chemicals as the products are designed to do the work for you. This is a staple product in any household and it’s limits are endless.
I would recommend the Oates General Scrub Brush to others
I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
As the title states, this scrub brush does exactly what it’s meant to. It’s high-quality and the bristles are still straight and effective, despite quite a bit of use. This is good because many brushes have flimsy bristles that fold down after a couple of uses, making them ineffective. This brush is also very comfortable to hold.
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I would purchase the Oates General Scrub Brush
Oates General Scrub Brush is of high quality construction
Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
Perfect brush for all scrubbing and cleaning in the bathroom I love it. The brush itself is really comfortable to hold and the best size. It's a really good quality brush and really works well with hard cleans. I've tried so many Super expensive brushes that are not worth it at all this is perfect and it's cheap 100% recommend
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Oates General Scrub Brush is effective and easy to use
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
This is so true from my experience over the years.
No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.
Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens
Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.
And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!
I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
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6:56 pm
Great scrubber that fits perfectly in your hand
12:50 pm
Tough brush
8:06 pm
Makes cleaning tiles and showers so easy
So easy to use,
Great in the showers, tiles, baths ect. Would highly recommend and will be buying again!
4:41 pm
Scrubbed with ease
8:31 am
All rounder
8:05 pm
Very handy
In a previous home it was the only thing that would actually clean my shower without damaging the tiles. I also used to use it for scrubbing the grout in the shower and my bathroom floor.
Really useful for cement, tiles, getting stains out of carpets. There isn’t much I haven’t used this brush for over the years!
Handy just to have at home, you never know when you’ll need it! And they last a long time, very durable!
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Used one of these for years
12:34 am
Sturdy Bristles that Gets Job DONE
4:57 pm
Good for indoor and outdoor use
5:48 pm
Top quality product. Versatile, handy for around the house.
3:31 pm
Strong, reliable versatile cleaning brush
8:32 pm
Easy to use
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Oates Scrubby
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Scrubbed with ease
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Scrub a dub
11:45 am
Great for messy showers
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Great tool for your cleaning bucket
6:56 pm
Great scrubber that fits perfectly in your hand
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A Bathroom cleaning must have
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Good product
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Multi use
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Tough brush
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Strong and handy scrubbing brush
Generally when you are going to bring out the scrubbing brush it is for more stubborn dirt and grime. This brush is perfect for those tough jobs. It is a sturdy brush, that does not succumb to the pressure of some vigorous scrubbing.
I would recommend this brush
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Great scrub
11:35 am
So many uses in one brush!
11:32 am
Does what it’s meant to
9:59 am
Good ergonomic scrub brush!
Easy to use, not too hard on surfaces, yet removes dirt!
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It’s a scrub brush
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So great
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Works well
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