The first spin mop of its kind in Australia, the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System has a unique two-tank bucket system, that separates clean and dirty water so that your cleaning with fresh water every time.
Vileda’s most advanced cleaning system
This mop features separate clean and dirty water tanks so you use continuously clean water while mopping*.
The Rinse Clean Spin Mop comes with a deep-cleaning microfibre mop head that is ideal for all floor types (including wood, tile, laminate and linoleum). The mop removes 99% bacteria with just water**, while the triangular head design easily cleans deep into corners and under furniture.
Its 1300mm telescopic handle allows you to adjust the mop to your desired height and extend your reach. The adjustable handle also makes the mop great for storage.
The bucket has a durable foot pedal for hands-free wringing. The clever integrated handle holder within the bucket handle, allows the mop to stand upright when not in use.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System and Refills are available exclusively at Bunnings.
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*Rinsing chamber fills continuously with clean water.
**Research conducted by an independent, accredited institute for microbiology & immunology.
***The Vileda Rinse Clean refill is unique and only fits the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop system.
I absolutely love this mop and can not believe that I didn’t try it sooner. I loved how easy it was to use and I loved that the water I was using to clean my floors was always clean. I loved that you could also spin the excess water out and tip out the dirty water after removing the clean water. I will be using this mop all the time now and I recommend giving it a try.
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
Wow! What an absolute privilege it was to to trial this Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System! What I especially loved about this mop and bucket was how light it was, even when filled with water! It made it so much easier to bring it upstairs, so much lighter and more portable than my old mop and bucket. I loved the extendable mop handle, as when I fully extended it out, it was perfect for my height. And the swiveling mop head cleaned very effectively, even in corners and under furniture. The thing that I loved the most about this mop and bucket system is that the clean and dirty water is kept separate, so it has eliminated the need for me to mop twice and I'm always cleaning my floors with clean and hygienic fresh water. I very highly recommend this Vileda mop and bucket system, as it has been a game changer for me, so quick and effective to use, I absolutely love it!
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is the best design! Prior to this, I had the stamdard mop that basically used the same bucket of water so I had to mop from cleanest parts of the house to dirtiest so that I wasnt spreading unnecessary germs, like from toilet to kitchen. This new design was just what i needed. Now i can just mop the house from front to back. My kids have a very low immune so we have to clean the house more regularly than other households. This made the mopping process so much easier and faster. I dont need to change the bucket of water several times. Love it and have recommended it to family and friends already!
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is a must!! Even my 4 year old loves mopping now. Possibly the best mop l've ever used, my floors are actually clean after using and having the two separate water sections one for clean water and one for the dirty water makes a big difference. I love how I’m always mopping with continuous clean water. Also the spin gets the right amount of water out of the mop which is great. The mop handle is adjustable and very light weight. The mop can also clip onto the bucket handle making it easy to carry throughout the house. Such a great design.
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
I love this mop for my big clean each week. It’s great that you can spin out the excess water as it means the floors dry extra quick. It gets into corners and under cabinets easily
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
We currently had the vileda spray and wipe mop and also our robo mop. Personally this mop is a better clean than both of those. I find it truly removes all the residue and leaves our floors sparkling. The separation of dirty and clean water is awesome and the main reason I stopped using bucket mops was due to the rinsing in dirty water situation! I am short but my husband is tall and we both mop, so the extendable length is fantastic for us!!!
I personally won’t be using my spray and wipe mop at all anymore and I almost will be using the robo mop less. Thanks to this brilliant mop system!!!
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
I am so impressed with my new Vileda Rinse Mop system as it leaves the floor crystal clean. I love the fact that you can clean and wring the mop in one go and don’t have to waste time, plus it cleans the mop very well. I’ve just finished cleaning kids room and it is impressive.
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
If you didn’t already guess by the title this mop is GREAT!! I’ve been using it daily since it arrived. I have a large family and there is always something to clean up so this has made it so easy for quick messes or sometimes for big messes. As in picture below my child dropped bbq sauce on the floor and it was a 2 second clean up with the mop system with no sticky residue left over. I really like the fact that it uses clean water each time so you are not dipping the mop into dirty water like most other ones on the market. This is a much more hygienic way of mopping. I highly recommend this as a must have in your home.
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
I’ve been trialling the Vileda Rinse Clean system for over a week and it’s a game changer, no longer do I have to carry a clean water bucket, run to the bathroom to clean the mop, worry about the mop being too wet or too dry. This compact system does it all. On one side is clean water to dip the mop in, then a simple peddle system to wring it if it’s too wet. After cleaning just dip in clean water and wring clean it again, not to mention the extendable stick. All of this without bending an inch. I’m very impressed and will never be using my old mop again.
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
I absolutely love this mop and can not believe that I didn’t try it sooner. I loved how easy it was to use and I loved that the water I was using to clean my floors was always clean. I loved that you could also spin the excess water out and tip out the dirty water after removing the clean water. I will be using this mop all the time now and I recommend giving it a try.
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
Wow! What an absolute privilege it was to to trial this Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System! What I especially loved about this mop and bucket was how light it was, even when filled with water! It made it so much easier to bring it upstairs, so much lighter and more portable than my old mop and bucket. I loved the extendable mop handle, as when I fully extended it out, it was perfect for my height. And the swiveling mop head cleaned very effectively, even in corners and under furniture. The thing that I loved the most about this mop and bucket system is that the clean and dirty water is kept separate, so it has eliminated the need for me to mop twice and I'm always cleaning my floors with clean and hygienic fresh water. I very highly recommend this Vileda mop and bucket system, as it has been a game changer for me, so quick and effective to use, I absolutely love it!
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
My husband is quite the sceptic when it comes to new products, especially ones I rave about, however once seeing the Spin Mop in action he remarked “oh wow, that’s impressive”!
I have been testing the mop bucket system every few days on my tiled floor which gets quite dirty from our family of six, particularly in the heavy traffic areas. I did have to get used to holding the mop upright to mop as on an angle the plastic around the microfibre mop head tended to scrape the plastic on the floor, but once I worked out the optimum way to hold the mop it wasn’t an issue. I found the mop and spin action perfect to hygienically mop (due to the two tank bucket system which separates the clean water from the dirty water)-amazing and a game changer!
The microfibre mop head was super absorbent and I even used it on my skirting boards to remove my the fine cat hairs that accumulate.
The foot activated wringer where you can control the level of wringing out, is such an innovative feature and quite the novelty! It think this feature would be particularly handy for those with motor skill issues and young children as it’s just a matter of placing your foot on the pedal and pushing up and down, so easy, yet highly effective.
The price point may be a little higher than most mops, shower the innovative cleaning features make it so worth it. I highly recommend this product.
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is the best design! Prior to this, I had the stamdard mop that basically used the same bucket of water so I had to mop from cleanest parts of the house to dirtiest so that I wasnt spreading unnecessary germs, like from toilet to kitchen. This new design was just what i needed. Now i can just mop the house from front to back. My kids have a very low immune so we have to clean the house more regularly than other households. This made the mopping process so much easier and faster. I dont need to change the bucket of water several times. Love it and have recommended it to family and friends already!
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
Thanks to Mouths of Mums for giving me the opportunity to trial this new Vileda rinse clean and spin mop and bucket.
Valued at $79, I would expect that this is a pretty nifty mop. What drew me to selecting this mop was the unique feature (although maybe there are other systems out there that I’m unaware of) of a separate clean water reservoir and the dirty water gets stored somewhere else!
At this stage it is only available to purchase at bunnings warehouse.
Not too bulky, the bucket isn’t heavy either. My only improvement would be maybe adding some wheels on the bottom for easier manoeuvring.
The mop handle has a double extension feature so even my 4 year old daughter could make the mop her height and help out with the mopping! Honestly, she was very keen to help out…but there are warnings that children shouldn’t be allowed near the bucket spin mechanism.
It had a traditional mop head which I had never used in the past. All my other mops are the rectangular squeeze mops.
Easy to follow instructions are on the box not on a separate piece of paper. You fill the main reservoir with water and it has an automatic refill feature to fill the bucket with clean water. The spin/wring feature is pedal operated and depending on how hard or frequently you push the pedal, it can gather up quite a lot of speed.
Took a while to get used to how much to spin the mop head without it still being too dripping wet when mopping. I figured out that the spin on its own wasn’t enough and I needed to push the mop head into the wringer a bit more to manually squeeze out the excess water.
Mopping with this style of mop was a new experience for me. It did clean stains off the tiles fairly easy but only moved hairs and dust around the floor. So I will be sweeping a bit more before I mop. Physical matter like little leaves or twigs and fluff did get stuck in the fine fibres of the mop head. So I had to pull a lot of these out of the fibres by hand. Fortunately you can also put the mop head in the washing machine to give it a good clean when required.
The clean water seemed to be used up rather quickly as you lose a lot of water during the wringing process. So while it’s good that you will constantly be mopping with clean water, you may need to fill up your bucket more than once for each mopping session.
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
So easy to use it even makes cleaning a messy house of 5 kids a breeze. Easy to clean out once done and easy to store it’s perfect for all floors. The mop also wrings out well making sure you aren’t left with soaking wet floors that are pooled with water
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
The mop and bucket were super easy to use. Did a great job in half the time it usually takes me to mop our floors. With a busy household and 2 young kids it has been a great addition to our cleaning items. Would definitely recommend to friends and family to give it a try!
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
Mopping with clean water is so important to me, now that my youngest is crawling. It makes me feel like the floors are even cleaner, then with a standard mop and bucket. This mop also leaves less water on the floor, which means it dries quicker which is also a bonus!
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
Really enjoyed the use of this mop. Ease and hands free were. Bonus cleaning up after messy kids. Very happy to continue using this for its wide range of abilities. Highly recommend to anyone needing to purchase a new mop and bucket for a family household. Happy to recommend to friends and family!
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is a must!! Even my 4 year old loves mopping now. Possibly the best mop l've ever used, my floors are actually clean after using and having the two separate water sections one for clean water and one for the dirty water makes a big difference. I love how I’m always mopping with continuous clean water. Also the spin gets the right amount of water out of the mop which is great. The mop handle is adjustable and very light weight. The mop can also clip onto the bucket handle making it easy to carry throughout the house. Such a great design.
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
I love this mop for my big clean each week. It’s great that you can spin out the excess water as it means the floors dry extra quick. It gets into corners and under cabinets easily
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
What a great intuitive and easy to use system! Who wants to re-mop the house with dirty water?? This cleaned my floors so well by separating the dirty water from the clean. The bucket wasn't too big or bulky to carry, nor was the wringing system clunky. The mop it came with was easy to adjust to my height and seemed lightweight but strong enough to do the job well. It's such a simple system and worth every dollar. Even hubby was impressed and wanted to mop!
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
I am so greatful there is finally a mop and bucket system that has 2 separate buckets, one for clean and one for dirty. I always think so often I'm mopping my floors with dirty water again and I have to resist the urge to refill the bucket everytime. The mop cleans super well as well on my flooring and the mop head is easy to clean afterwards as well. All around its a great product and its worth every cent.
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
I usually use a flat mop so I was very impressed with this style spin mop and how thoroughly it cleaned our floors. The handle was adjustable but at the same time very sturdy. The design means it constantly mops with clean water which makes so much sense rather than just pushing dirt around you actually get clean floors.
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
I was excited to try the new Valeader mop as I have also have a the original. First impressions are it looks great and very similar to the original aside from the new bucket design. Upon reading the instructions it seem to be more of a hassle than my regular spin mop. I don’t like that you have to keep refilling the mop bucket, as you can barely mop half of your home without running out of clean water. The mop itself feels more flimsy than the original, and it doesn’t have the spinning handle either. I don’t recommend this mob I definitely prefer the original vileda spin mop!
I would recommend the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System to others.
I like that the Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System separates clean from dirty water.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System is more effective than my usual mop.
The extendable telescopic handle in my Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System was great for adjusting to my height.
The Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System made my floors spotless.
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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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Amazing Mop that is a game changer
8:24 pm
Amazing mop and bucket system!
9:07 pm
Game changer, my new favourite house chore!
8:37 pm
Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System
2:59 pm
Fantastic mop & bucket system
10:58 am
Great for the big cleans!
1:27 pm
What an upgrade!
I personally won’t be using my spray and wipe mop at all anymore and I almost will be using the robo mop less. Thanks to this brilliant mop system!!!
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Crystal clean floor
6:37 pm
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT
6:34 pm
Game changing technology
2:55 pm
Amazing Mop that is a game changer
8:24 pm
Amazing mop and bucket system!
5:15 pm
Innovative Mop System!
I have been testing the mop bucket system every few days on my tiled floor which gets quite dirty from our family of six, particularly in the heavy traffic areas. I did have to get used to holding the mop upright to mop as on an angle the plastic around the microfibre mop head tended to scrape the plastic on the floor, but once I worked out the optimum way to hold the mop it wasn’t an issue. I found the mop and spin action perfect to hygienically mop (due to the two tank bucket system which separates the clean water from the dirty water)-amazing and a game changer!
The microfibre mop head was super absorbent and I even used it on my skirting boards to remove my the fine cat hairs that accumulate.
The foot activated wringer where you can control the level of wringing out, is such an innovative feature and quite the novelty! It think this feature would be particularly handy for those with motor skill issues and young children as it’s just a matter of placing your foot on the pedal and pushing up and down, so easy, yet highly effective.
The price point may be a little higher than most mops, shower the innovative cleaning features make it so worth it. I highly recommend this product.
9:07 pm
Game changer, my new favourite house chore!
8:20 pm
What a great idea but uses water up fast.
Valued at $79, I would expect that this is a pretty nifty mop. What drew me to selecting this mop was the unique feature (although maybe there are other systems out there that I’m unaware of) of a separate clean water reservoir and the dirty water gets stored somewhere else!
At this stage it is only available to purchase at bunnings warehouse.
Not too bulky, the bucket isn’t heavy either. My only improvement would be maybe adding some wheels on the bottom for easier manoeuvring.
The mop handle has a double extension feature so even my 4 year old daughter could make the mop her height and help out with the mopping! Honestly, she was very keen to help out…but there are warnings that children shouldn’t be allowed near the bucket spin mechanism.
It had a traditional mop head which I had never used in the past. All my other mops are the rectangular squeeze mops.
Easy to follow instructions are on the box not on a separate piece of paper. You fill the main reservoir with water and it has an automatic refill feature to fill the bucket with clean water. The spin/wring feature is pedal operated and depending on how hard or frequently you push the pedal, it can gather up quite a lot of speed.
Took a while to get used to how much to spin the mop head without it still being too dripping wet when mopping. I figured out that the spin on its own wasn’t enough and I needed to push the mop head into the wringer a bit more to manually squeeze out the excess water.
Mopping with this style of mop was a new experience for me. It did clean stains off the tiles fairly easy but only moved hairs and dust around the floor. So I will be sweeping a bit more before I mop. Physical matter like little leaves or twigs and fluff did get stuck in the fine fibres of the mop head. So I had to pull a lot of these out of the fibres by hand. Fortunately you can also put the mop head in the washing machine to give it a good clean when required.
The clean water seemed to be used up rather quickly as you lose a lot of water during the wringing process. So while it’s good that you will constantly be mopping with clean water, you may need to fill up your bucket more than once for each mopping session.
4:42 pm
Amazing!
4:03 pm
Would recommend as it was quick and easy
8:37 pm
Vileda Rinse Clean Spin Mop & Bucket System
3:57 pm
love that I can mop with clean water
2:45 pm
Convenient and easy to use
2:59 pm
Fantastic mop & bucket system
10:58 am
Great for the big cleans!
8:23 pm
Great Mop!
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100% Recommend
11:18 pm
Where has this been all my life??
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veleda mop
4:32 pm
Cleaning made easy
Well I bought and my daughter who
Lives with us and her two girls liked it that much
We take one each. And work from different ends of our house
We use boiling water eucalyptus oil washing up Liquid . Our floors a beautiful but ready to walk on in bare feet in less than 7 mins they are full dry
It’s so easy light weight and get as I have arthritis in my wrist
So yes easy clean we do our floors once a week
Photo is the mess maker
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Easy to use, easy cleaning
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Quality mop which does a thorough clean
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