Washing machines fail rinse tests

CONSUMER champions tested 23 washing machines on sale in Ireland and found almost all of them fail to rinse clothes properly.

Last night the Consumers’ Association of Ireland (CAI) said proper rinse cycles were vital for people with skin conditions as well as those with allergies to detergent.

Even the best models on the market — as well as the most expensive — were let down by poor rinsing, the CAI found.