Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set Product Review

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Average Ratings (from 77 ratings)
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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 :
4.62 out of 5 based on 77 reviews.

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!

Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set Product in and out of box  - Oates Spin & Clean Compact Spin Mop & Bucket Set review

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


  • 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

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    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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If every school week is more like an episode of Survivor at your place, don’t worry, you’re not alone! The struggle to stay on top of the school week mayhem is real – so we’ve put together a bunch of clever ideas to give you back some precious time (and sanity).

There’s nothing difficult about these tips, just solid advice and ideas from a mum who’s been in the school trenches for over a decade.

1. Teach The Kids To Make Some Simple Breakfasts

Healthy Breakfast Cookies
Four Ingredient Healthy Breakfast Cookies

 

Hang on, this is about breakfast, why are we showing you a picture of mouth-watering cookies?! These are Four Ingredient Healthy Breakfast Cookies – perfect for a prep-ahead school day brekkie!

Depending on their age there are so many safe and easy breakfasts kids can make themselves. From toasties, to yoghurt pots prepped the night before or just cereal. Not having to make breakfast for everyone will literally save you hours every week!

2. Lay Out Clothes For The Week

Use a hanging organiser or labelled baskets for each day. Include uniforms, socks and undies. Kids can dress themselves without the drama of missing items. I’ll be honest, my kids’ uniforms are expensive, so I wash during the week as they only have a couple of sets. However, if nothing else, having just socks and underwear sorted for the week is an absolute lifesaver!

 

The other huge help is not having to pre-treat stains on my kids’ uniforms, nobody has time for that during the week! My extra tip here is to use a great quality laundry detergent that is powerful enough to remove stains in-wash, so you don’t need to worry about pre-treating. Biozet Attack’s range is perfect, and while each product packs a punch when it comes to lifting stains, I love that each targets different issues. For example, Biozet Attack Plus Eliminator Power Capsules eliminate 99.9% of odour-causing bacteria – great for teenage boy school shirts! There’s also Biozet Attack Plus Sensitive 2L which is dermatologically tested, but still powers through stains.

3. Use A Family Calendar System

 

Whether it’s a wall planner, a shared phone calendar or a digital calendar, you need everyone to be able to track all activities, due dates and after-school commitments in one place. It also helps gives the kids a a sense of responsibility and doesn’t leave everything on your shoulders!

4. Plan A Weekly School Admin Session

Answer school emails, sign permission forms, top up canteen accounts and check term calendars in one go instead of daily interruptions. You may only need to do this fortnightly or monthly, but just make sure you schedule it in your calendar. Trust me, it saves so much time compared to juggling things bit by bit!

5. Quick-Fire Cleaning Sessions

Set a timer for ten minutes in the afternoon, pop on some music and everyone tidies their zone. This includes the kids emptying their lunchboxes, washing their drink bottles, handing you any notes and putting their clothes in the wash. Small bursts like this stop the house turning into chaos by Friday.

6. Have A Snack Station

Child holding Babybel Mini Rolls over her eyes.

 

Keep a drawer or fridge shelf filled with ready portions. Kids can pack their own snacks for school, and also grab something to eat when they get home. Think ahead and include them in the weekly shopping – ask them what snacks they would like (and cross your fingers they’ll still like them all week!).

7. Set Up A Family Charging Station

One spot for iPads, laptops and phones. No searching for chargers or discovering a dead laptop ten minutes before school! Make sure each child puts their school device on charge when they get home, as part of their Quick-Fire Cleaning Session.


While we can’t promise your school weeks won’t have moments of chaos, taking some of these tips on board will save you time – even if it’s just five minutes here and there. It’s about building realistic habits for the whole family, that will hopefully bring some calm to the school week.

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

  • There are some great ideas here! I just use an old school paper calender but its so helpful to remember all the important dates – i always buy a family planner one so theres columns for each of us to write what were doing om certain days so we never run out of space! I need a snack station, but struggle to have healthy (or healthier) choices in the cupboard apart from the usual chips, rice crackers and museli bars!

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  • There are some good hints here! I already do have a little snack station in my pantry – a large container filled with all sorts of bars, etc. It’s the first place the kids look for something to eat. I do like the idea of a charging station but I don’t think it would work in my house. Everyone seems to like charging things in their room and it could look messy with multiple cords.

    Reply

  • The struggle is real so I’m loving these hints. I especially like the idea of getting the kids involved in preparing their own lunches and snacks and offering a variety of options that will hopefully encourage them to make healthy choices now and into the future.

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  • A great article full of very helpful and handy tips. Most of these I already do but it has reminded me to add a few other things to my list to organise before the school year starts in a couple of weeks. Helpful tips like this are so great as you can never remember everything and this sure has given me a few extra things to think about.

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  • We do daily life admin because it simply makes life easier to stay on top of everything that is required to run a family and household. Planning and organisation is so vital for every family and for a household. It really is very important to stay on top of all things at all times.

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  • I love this article. I can relate to a lot of these ideas. For instance, I have a snack shelf in my pantry so my kids can choose and pack their own snacks. No more asking them what they want. We also have a family charging station in the kitchen. iPads, laptops and phones are only allowed to be charged on the kitchen bench. I love the healthy cookies. I must give these a go. The family calendar system is a must too!

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  • I totally agree with most of these. We bought some inexpensive cereal dispensers, and that made mornings much easier. And school admin? For me, that is every Wednesday right before a regular appointment. It fitted in perfectly, I never overlooked anything, and if I didn’t need it it was a glorious burst of free time.

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  • I love this article and the tips and already follow many of them. I have always been a big fan of schedules and planners and they simply make sense and make sure everyone in the family is on task. I also love snack stations; one for the fridge and one for the pantry; again it makes sense and makes preparing food and lunchboxes and snack times easy.

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