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Review Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set

Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set
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Oates Spin & Clean performs better than my regular mop
Oates Spin & Clean is effective and easy to use
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Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set :
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Do you need a mop that gives a thorough clean, but you live in an apartment, townhouse or a home which has limited storage? The Oates Spin & Clean Compact Mop & Bucket Set is the mop for you!

The Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set, is Oates’ first spin mop and our MoM’s love it.

Life gets messy, and most of the time, the mess ends up on the floor. Whether it’s your baby exploring solids, teenagers walking through the house with muddy sports shoes or the pets fur shedding all over the place, Oates want to help you #LaughAtTheMess, by making the clean-up easy with the Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop.

10 reasons we love the Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set:

  1. So compact & convenient - the mop and bucket set is easy to manoeuvre and the handle of the mop disassembles making storage a breeze!
  2. The unique scrubbing roller keeps your home cleaner by agitating and removing dirt and hair from the pad and back into the bucket while rinsing – leaving the mop head ultra clean minimising dirt being transferred back onto the floor
  3. The special locking mechanism means the pad can remain static if you prefer the mop head to remain static whilst cleaning
  4. The circular mop head is foldable along one side which means getting into corners and close to skirting boards is so easy
  5. The Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set is suitable for all hard floor types
  6. Dust, dirt, hair and grease are whisked away in seconds
  7. No bending required – the handle-driven system allows you to control the amount of water required in the microfibre mop
  8. The mop head is machine washable
  9. The Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set comes with an additional refill – so you’ll always have a clean mop head ready to go. Additional refills can also be purchased separately.
  10. The design is ergonomic and durable – so when it comes to cleaning, Oates will make it easy!

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Where can I buy the Oates Spin & Clean Mop?

The Oates Spin & Clean Mop is available at Bunnings and Woolworths. 

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Published 18th September 2023

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  • Best ever

    Simple yet very effective

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Easy to use to

    Easy cleaning mop

    @oatescleaningproducts spin and clean compact mop and bucket, is so easy to install and use.

    It is so compact that you can literally store it in a small section.

    Oates Spin & Clean Compact Mop and Bucket Set is fast, easy and thorough! This ensures your floors are left sparkling clean every time!

    Thanks @mouths_of_mums
    For sending this through ????

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Clean and Convenient

    I have recently been reviewing the Compact Spin Mop and Bucket Set that I purchased.
    We have a fully tiled house and 2 young kids so our house requires very regular sweeping and mopping.
    The compact Spin Mop and Bucket Set is an affordable, compact solution to mopping and works brilliantly. I love that I can store it under the sink when I’m not using it and that it can be assembled again in a few short seconds.
    It cleans really well and the spinning feature leaves the right amount of water to mop with, without creating puddles on the floor. The mop head removes easily for washing and is also replaceable when the time comes.
    Overall it is a great addition to our household cleaning routine and will be very well used from now on!

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • This mop does all the work

    I hate mopping!
    The many reasons are because I haven’t been able to find the perfect mop for the job!

    So call me sceptical. . .

    I was pleasantly surprised, the mop did all the work. I didn’t feel like I had done a workout after mopping, so there is really nothing more to say.

    The mop was so easy to manoeuvre & glided smoothly over my floors.

    The microfibre pad lifted grime off the floorboards with ease.

    The roller removed dirt & dust from the pad after spinning leaving my floors clean & streak free.

    The flat & thin design of the mop made it very easy to get under hard to reach areas like the fridge & oven.

    The bonus feature
    The mop head is foldable along one side, so you can clean your skirting boards & corners.

    It’s a big thumbs up from me ????

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • So easy to use!

    Honestly, I had doubts on just how convenient this mop and bucket set would be. Even opening the packaging and seeing the handle come in pieces made me doubt just how sturdy it would be. Testing it out with no water made me have a little freak out thinking it will just topple over and spill water everywhere but it just kept surprising me!

    I love that you can basically use the mop and bucket with just one hand, no second hand or feet required! I am so used to the traditional mop and bucket, that having this.mop has been a game changer. Unlike traditional mops, this one is so easy to wring out the excess water, so I am not having to grab a towel or something to wipe it up. I just used the spinning function to dry it so I can keep wiping it up.

    This mop and bucket has made it so much easier to clean and I don’t dread having to do this chore as much as I used to.

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Makes life easier

    I’m absolutely in love with this mop! It has made life so much easier with my cleaning. I’ve always had one of those old school, heavy mops as having tried various squeeze mops they just didn’t clean as effectively as I had liked them to but this one actually does the job and is so much lighter.
    We recently got a couple of dingoes who live in the house and they are quite messy (even though they are toilet trained) so I’m forever cleaning the floors.
    I love how it packs away neatly as we have next to no room in our house for much so having something that packs away neatly is definitely a must.

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • The mop that cleans floors well

    I love products that don’t take up a lot of room. @oatescleaningproducts Spin and Clean Mop is nice and compact. It’s great on all hard floors and conveniently cleans dust, grease, hair and dirt. The handle system means you won’t need to bend down and the mop head is machine washable. It’s an ergonomic and durable design that makes cleaning easy. With a cat, toddler and 5 year old I am glad it cleans up messes quickly and with ease. Definitely a must buy household product that will be used regularly. This mop is available to purchase at @bunnings and @woolworths_au ????

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Awesome product!

    I really enjoyed trying this product. It was super easy to get from Bunnings and at a reasonable price as well. Not heavy at all really compact so I can store anywhere (specially that I don’t have much room at home to store). Super easy and quick to put together. Easy to use a as well and the system works well, can tell its really good quality. Handy that the mop can be easily removed to put in the washing machine. Being able to get replacement is definitely a plus! Highly recommend it! Note: super super easy for kids! My 5 years old loved using it, so there you go, great way to get the kids to help with cleaning around while having fun!

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • I'VE FOUND THE PERFECT MOP!

    With two little children, our floors can get so dirty. The Oates Spin & Clean mop has been an absolute game changer. I love how it is compact as living in a townhouse, we don’t have too much space to store a lot of things. It’s so easy to use & I LOVE that you can clean skirting boards & can get into every corner! It will definitely make cleaning the floors so much easier!

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Love my new mop

    I’ve thrown out my old spin mop to make room for my Oates spin and clean compact mop. I love how well it cleans my floors, and the fast dry cloth technology is brilliant. Especially with 2 toddlers running around. I found it very easy to use. I also like the helpful lip on the bucket for emptying the water at the end. It takes up much less room in my cupboard but still does an amazing job at cleaning our tiled house.
    Oates is a brand a trust very much and will continue to use their cleaning products.

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Best ever

    Simple yet very effective

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set

    The set is very easy to use, good product if u need mop.

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Easy to use to

    Easy cleaning mop

    @oatescleaningproducts spin and clean compact mop and bucket, is so easy to install and use.

    It is so compact that you can literally store it in a small section.

    Oates Spin & Clean Compact Mop and Bucket Set is fast, easy and thorough! This ensures your floors are left sparkling clean every time!

    Thanks @mouths_of_mums
    For sending this through ????

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Clean and Convenient

    I have recently been reviewing the Compact Spin Mop and Bucket Set that I purchased.
    We have a fully tiled house and 2 young kids so our house requires very regular sweeping and mopping.
    The compact Spin Mop and Bucket Set is an affordable, compact solution to mopping and works brilliantly. I love that I can store it under the sink when I’m not using it and that it can be assembled again in a few short seconds.
    It cleans really well and the spinning feature leaves the right amount of water to mop with, without creating puddles on the floor. The mop head removes easily for washing and is also replaceable when the time comes.
    Overall it is a great addition to our household cleaning routine and will be very well used from now on!

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • This mop does all the work

    I hate mopping!
    The many reasons are because I haven’t been able to find the perfect mop for the job!

    So call me sceptical. . .

    I was pleasantly surprised, the mop did all the work. I didn’t feel like I had done a workout after mopping, so there is really nothing more to say.

    The mop was so easy to manoeuvre & glided smoothly over my floors.

    The microfibre pad lifted grime off the floorboards with ease.

    The roller removed dirt & dust from the pad after spinning leaving my floors clean & streak free.

    The flat & thin design of the mop made it very easy to get under hard to reach areas like the fridge & oven.

    The bonus feature
    The mop head is foldable along one side, so you can clean your skirting boards & corners.

    It’s a big thumbs up from me ????

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • So easy to use!

    Honestly, I had doubts on just how convenient this mop and bucket set would be. Even opening the packaging and seeing the handle come in pieces made me doubt just how sturdy it would be. Testing it out with no water made me have a little freak out thinking it will just topple over and spill water everywhere but it just kept surprising me!

    I love that you can basically use the mop and bucket with just one hand, no second hand or feet required! I am so used to the traditional mop and bucket, that having this.mop has been a game changer. Unlike traditional mops, this one is so easy to wring out the excess water, so I am not having to grab a towel or something to wipe it up. I just used the spinning function to dry it so I can keep wiping it up.

    This mop and bucket has made it so much easier to clean and I don’t dread having to do this chore as much as I used to.

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • So easy to use!

    Absolutely loved this mop. Was gifted to them great for people with little storage space too . Easy and quick to pull out daily either for a spot mop or full room mop

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Makes life easier

    I’m absolutely in love with this mop! It has made life so much easier with my cleaning. I’ve always had one of those old school, heavy mops as having tried various squeeze mops they just didn’t clean as effectively as I had liked them to but this one actually does the job and is so much lighter.
    We recently got a couple of dingoes who live in the house and they are quite messy (even though they are toilet trained) so I’m forever cleaning the floors.
    I love how it packs away neatly as we have next to no room in our house for much so having something that packs away neatly is definitely a must.

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Better then expected

    This mop was both amazing and average at the same time. Overall it does a great job at cleaning the floors. The bucket system worked very well and effectively wet the mop pad and then spun it all but dry just with a speed variation when submerging the mop head.
    I loved the feature of the mop being able to fold in half to help you get into all your square edges around the house. I did however find the mop didn’t square out perfectly so you did miss small corners throughout the house due to its circular shape.
    Overall the mop does a fantastic job of cleaning the floors I’d just recommend you sweep or vacuum first as unfortunately the head pushes larger dirt or food scraps around rather then them clinging to the pad.
    On a side not my toddler was able to pump the handle and remove and replace the mop into the bucket. Super user friendly

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Awesome compact mop

    I have been trialing the Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set and it is a great cleaning mop, I have a large area that needs to be mopped and it’s a struggle to clean it as often as I’d like, this mop is really easy to use and I love the ability to clean my skirting boards at the same time it can make an irregular job an easy job. My only issue is I feel as soon put the mop back into the water I’m cleaning with dirty water so obviously I’ll change the water regularly to keep everything clean

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Easy to use

    This spin & clean mop from Oates is worth your money! It doesn’t leave wet dirty streaks since you can remove excess water by just spinning it.

    Setting up was a breeze and will only take about 5 mins to put together the stick but even a child can do it. I love using it compared to a regular mop because you don’t have to wait long before it dries up. It also cleans the floor very well. I also like how you can remove the mop from the mop head and just chuck it in the washing machine for a quick clean.

    Overall rating 5/5.

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Cleaning made super easy!

    After trialling the new Oates spin Mop in our rental and the in-laws, I can say it made mopping the floors and cleaning the walls super easy! No bending needed which was great for the oldies, and having it spin clean the dirty water out I was surprised to see how much dirt was coming out! Bucket is super easy to store away so no more leaving it out to trip over or seeing it left in a corner! Was great to pull out for quick cleans but I loved that I could clean the skirting and walls with it too and it was super easy! Would definitely buy this mop again!

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Works perfectly

    Love this mop, easy to manage and does the base boards and is a decent size, good price too, hopefully this one doesn’t snap on me and lasts me ages this time round

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Good mop

    I found the mop to be good on my hard wood floors. I fell like the bucket could do with so wheels for the Elderly who can’t lift heavy things. The mop was easy to put together. It is easy to use just put your water and floor cleaner in the bucket and fill up to the line and away you go. I did recommend this to my sister and she went and got one for her house

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Fantastic mop system

    I really enjoyed trying this product. It was super easy to get from Bunnings and at a reasonable price as well. Not heavy at all really compact so I can store it away out of sight! Super easy and quick to put together. Easy to use a as well and the system works well, can tell its really good quality. Handy that the mop head can be easily removed to put in the washing machine. Being able to get replacement is definitely a plus! Highly recommend it to my friends and they’ve already gone and purchased one themselves!

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Best and convinient mop!

    Where do I even start??
    So convenient and easy to store! I love that I don’t need to bend to reach for the hard parts of our house and even our ceiling! This cleans up easily and can be stored quickly. Perfect if you have a small storage or like me, don’t want to see it taking up too much space — less eye sore! Machine washable that saves me time – more family moments! I highly recommend this to anyone who loves to clean but hates the aftermath of cleaning the tools! A must for everyone!

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • My new toy

    Meet my new toy! Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set is here to make my life easier! ????????
    It leaves my floor clean and shiny! It is super compact and easy to store away quite easily It’s so light and easy to swivel around to mop. Dries so quickly I highly recommend this miracle mop! Corners and architraves are so much easier to manage now! I love that you can bend up the corner of the head to get into the corners of the floor and that you can adjust the handle to mop walls, too! Highly recommended
    .

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • The mop that cleans floors well

    I love products that don’t take up a lot of room. @oatescleaningproducts Spin and Clean Mop is nice and compact. It’s great on all hard floors and conveniently cleans dust, grease, hair and dirt. The handle system means you won’t need to bend down and the mop head is machine washable. It’s an ergonomic and durable design that makes cleaning easy. With a cat, toddler and 5 year old I am glad it cleans up messes quickly and with ease. Definitely a must buy household product that will be used regularly. This mop is available to purchase at @bunnings and @woolworths_au ????

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Awesome product!

    I really enjoyed trying this product. It was super easy to get from Bunnings and at a reasonable price as well. Not heavy at all really compact so I can store anywhere (specially that I don’t have much room at home to store). Super easy and quick to put together. Easy to use a as well and the system works well, can tell its really good quality. Handy that the mop can be easily removed to put in the washing machine. Being able to get replacement is definitely a plus! Highly recommend it! Note: super super easy for kids! My 5 years old loved using it, so there you go, great way to get the kids to help with cleaning around while having fun!

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again

  • Fun and effective

    Love the spinning action and how clean it gets each time in the bucket. Takes a little getting used to. Love the handy skirting board bend on one side. I found it did a really great job of cleaning my floor. Couldn’t believe how dirty the water was at the end! Great, easy pour bucket and with carry handle too. I’m actually happy to do some more mopping soon as it was a lot of fun to use. Even the kids insisted on wanting to give it a spin!

    I would recommend
    Oates Spin & Clean
    to others
    Oates Spin & Clean
    performs better than
    my regular mop
    Oates Spin & Clean
    is effective and
    easy to use
    Oates Spin & Clean
    meets my mopping
    needs
    I would buy Oates
    Spin & Clean again
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I fondly remember slow, summer afternoons with family and friends gathered around a table of delicious finger-food during my childhood – the adults chatting and laughing, the kids pretending they understood the jokes. My parents had continued their Mediterranean traditions long after settling in Australia – and the simple joy of an effortlessly elegant gathering was one of my favourites.

What I don’t remember is my parents ever being stressed about the gatherings. It all just seemed to ‘come together’. Ah, how times have changed!

There’s something about the Italian style of entertaining that’s still so alluring in our fast-paced family lives. The idea of La Dolce Vita: a sweet life surrounded by family, friends, food and minimal fuss. Which is why we’ve enlisted the help of the entertaining experts at Sandhurst to share easy tips for elegant, memorable summer get-togethers.

We also asked our community of mums to share their tried and true, easy summer entertaining ideas, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Euro-Inspired Entertaining

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Before we dive into the delicious world of sumptuous, simple summer entertaining, it helps to know a little about the inspiration behind our guide. And that’s the concept of Italian entertaining – where time is taken to lovingly grow ingredients, before enjoying them with those you love.

Established in 1988, Sandhurst was born from the time-honoured traditions of generations of the family behind the brand – a proud Italian Australian family passionate about quality produce sourced from world’s best growers.

At the helm of Sandhurst are brothers Mimmo and Ray Lubrano, who live and breathe the impeccable ingredients that become the centrepiece of so many gatherings in Australian family homes.

“Tradition is what we stand for. We’re custodians of Italian values,” explained Mimmo. “When we go to Italy we see it in our grandparents, our parents came from Italy in the 50s. The tradition is a set of values: honesty, teamwork, participation, family – all the things you would associate with Italian family are the values.”

And it’s these beautiful values that make summer gatherings in Australia an extension of the European table.

Easy Summer Entertaining Starts With … Time Saving Secrets!

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A sweet summer of entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It’s a chance to spend time with loved ones. To press pause on life and make memories. And it can be simple! So here are some really easy tips for making your home the place where everyone wants to gather this summer.

Create An Entertaining Kit

Whether it’s pre-planned or you’ve had friends or family drop-in, having a few things ready to go immediately melts away any stress. Here are some things to include in a summer entertaining kit:

  • A red table cloth: It instantly says festive!
  • Some platters and serving dishes
  • Candles
  • Some quality antipasto ingredients that simply need to be decanted and enjoyed!

Many Hands Make Light Work

As mums, we tend to be our own worst enemy when it comes to delegating tasks. But remember, a summer of entertaining is about creating memories – not perfection. So let the kids help, and accept offers from your guests who’d like to bring something along to share.

“It can be overwhelming, so just delegate, and prepare. I do one dish prep per day and pop them in the freezer. Then they just need to be heated up. Let the kids do the decorating for you – plus keeps them busy!” – MoM Member Kirsty

Decorate With Happiness

There’s no need to pull out your finest crystal to pull off an elegant get together. Take a look around your home and garden to see what will bring your table to life. A bowl of lemons is a gorgeous addition, as is a bunch of gum leaves. Keep it simple and understated.

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Finger Food For The Win

Nothing says simple summer elegance more than a charcuterie board (or three!). When my friends and our families get together, it’s our go-to – every family is asked to ‘bring a board’. Some do savoury and some sweet, so we’re covered for a long afternoon of catching up.

“Food wise, I keep it simple by doing cold deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits and veggies.” – MoM Member

But just because boards are easy to put together, doesn’t mean they can’t ooze elegance. And that comes down to including quality ingredients. Choosing Sandhurst products is the easiest way to guarantee the highest quality ends up on your table. We love the premise behind the brand: from our family to yours – it invokes that nostalgic feeling of shared stories, history, gatherings and family.

How To Put Together A Charcuterie Board 

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There are no right or wrong ways to create a charcuterie board, but to ensure a balance of textures and flavours try to include:

La Dolce Vita!

A summer of sophisticated entertaining doesn’t have to be hours and hours of work. We don’t want it to be! By grabbing some beautiful ingredients to fill your pantry next time you’re shopping, you’ll know that at a moment’s notice you’ll have everything you need for a Euro-inspired gathering. No fuss, but plenty of substance and style!

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Ready to host your own summer gathering? Choose Sandhurst’s quality produce and look for the red lid.

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with Sandhurst to bring you this article.

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  • I’ve really needed some inspiration this year for Christmas and this is great! I Love a good charcuterie board and I think I may do one this year for the family as well as all the regular Christmas trimmings. I have 6 kids and all the extended family coming to entertain and feed!

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  • I’m loving all the ideas here in the comments and pictures above! I love to be able to just look at what others have done and straight up copy it. Takes all the thinking energy out of entertaining!
    Such a good and trusted brand to purchase over the silly season! You know you are faring great quality and value!

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  • We often have homemade pizza nights aka fakeaway night! And my pizza is always on a low carb Pizza base with roasted and sundried tomato and capsicum. My fav combo with grilled chicken and a swirl of peri peri mayonnaise! Making our own is always better than takeaway versions and healthier!

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  • Sandhurst products are my go to for great healthy and tasty snacks, especially after school.

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  • Great information! Loved it. You can see https://reminiiapp.com/

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  • Looked so good I couldn’t wait – Dove in off the end of my bread baton and swirled around in a couple of cheesy dips only to finish up at the Sandhurst stackers and sun-dried olives, who needs a Holiday when there is one in the kitchen, I can take any day.

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  • I have been buying Sandhurst Kalamata Olives, Sandhurst Semi-Dried Tomatoes, Sandhurst Baby Capers, Sandhurst Sicilian Green Olives for years as our kitchen staple adding that extra flavours to our dishes. I buy Sandhurst products for Gift Baskets as presents for family and friends and they love this idea as I add a chopping board and a knife and crackers and cheese for a celebration of flavours.

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  • Great ideas for entertaining guests and love that brand I buy it all the time

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  • i buy this for family they love the brand and the taste of sandhurst and the different flavors and range to choose from and i find it great value for money, i re-use the jars when im done with for small items in the house.

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  • I have been a purchaser of Sandhurst goods ever since they first appeared on supermarket shelves and still buy it to this day. The Sandhurst brand is the best without a doubt. This year I have not been able to find the Sandhurst cheese stuffed baby capsicums anywhere. I have tried to get on the Sandhurst site, but no luck with what they make. Help – these are such a wonderful addition to a salad.

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  • Fantastic Article

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  • I Love a good charcuterie board. I Love all the different options all on the one board. I love to do a chocolate board when we have guests over, it’s a fun way to do dessert after dinner. The kids love seeing everything layed out so they can pick and choose.

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  • This is great for the grandchildren they love them as they use them as finger food and make up their own meal and use plenty of ingredients including meat and cheese on the dips and crackers. We keep it simple with the Sandhurst’s products as it is a meal in every jar and the kids love them.

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  • This looks like the perfect relaxed way to have a picnic! I am loving the idea of this! Just bring along lots of fillings and plenty of cheeses and breads and of course a little alcohol and you’re all set. This sounds like the perfect way to catch up with friends!

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  • I hate being taken to a third party page to enter comps.

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  • Certainly most welcome for summer, and would be wonderful for the festive season. I can see this platter on the table Christmas Eve, when we get together with our neighbours.

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  • Love the look of the olive on creamy fetta

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  • This is timely and helpful, thanks – I aspire to entertain more and tips to make it less stressful are very welcome.

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  • Charcuterie boards are the absolute best! We do these so often in the warmer months because there’s something for the whole family. People pick and choose what they like and there’s no complaints because there’s so many different options to choose from, everyone is happy. It’s such a simple stressful way to make dinner.

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  • I absolutely adore finger food and this style of feeding people when we have family and friends at our home; or when we go out for a picnic, bbq or get together. These types of food are so easy to source and to buy and to prepare and to happily eat.

    • Yes I agree, finger foods are easy and yummie ! And you can assemble a healthy enough plate (certainly when you add salads, cheeses, nuts, fruits, boiled eggs, olives and rustic breads) that it can certainly can replace a meal (either lunch or dinner). Everyone happy and no hours of preparation in the kitchen :)

      • Also; the other bonus is less mess to clean up when cutlery is not needed. Finger food is the best for laid back and relaxed get togethers. There is always such a clam and relaxed feel to a finger food meal without the need for any fancy and stuffy table settings.

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