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Good rinsing washing machine for eczema?

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chloesmumtoo · 07/02/2011 10:02

Hi, just wondered if anyone can recommend a good washing machine for allergies. My dd gets eczema and I want to find one with a good amount of water in the rinses. Most limit water use these days, so just wondered if anyone has any recommendations? Mines very old so uses a lot of water.

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bamboobutton · 07/02/2011 10:04

i have an indesit which has an extra rinse function.

it also seems to have quite alot of water when it rinses, when i do dds nappies it comes about half way up the door when its filled.

Bonsoir · 07/02/2011 10:05

Any really good machine (Miele, Bosch, Siemens) will rinse thoroughly.

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chloesmumtoo · 07/02/2011 10:15

Yes my Boch had an extra rinse. It is so old but looks like it has given up the ghost finally. Bamboobutton thats good to know about your indesit. Just so much to look into I don't want to make a mistake with dd skin.

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ezzie21 · 07/02/2011 10:16

have you thought about using soap nuts instead of washing powder ?

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chloesmumtoo · 07/02/2011 10:19

My dd has life threatening nut allergy so I would be a little weary on using them ezzie21

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ezzie21 · 07/02/2011 10:24

i have life threatening nut allergy as well, 2 of my children also, i cant do links but google is your friend

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chloesmumtoo · 07/02/2011 10:33

Thats interesting to know ezzie21. Yes,I should do some research on that then!

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fiveisanawfullybignumber · 07/02/2011 11:05

My Miele, (basic model) has a water plus function to use extra.
It also has a soak function which I love, it puts an extra 2hr soak in the middle of the wash so the powder, or stain removal stuff gets longer to work. It's the only thing I know to really get stains out properly.

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chloesmumtoo · 09/02/2011 17:47

Thanks for that info about your Miele with the water plus function fiveisanawfullybignumber. Done some studying and I have ordered myself a Miele now! Sounds a good brand, fingers crossed it will arrive Saturday and can bring an end to the pile of ever mounding washing.

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fiveisanawfullybignumber · 10/02/2011 07:39

No probs, thanks for letting me know I've been useful.
I love my machine sooo much, first time I've had an infatuation with an elctrical appliance.
They are renowned for solid construction and reliability. Expensive to fix when out of warranty but worth it.

Fibreoptic · 01/11/2013 13:12

We use a Whirlpool 5kg capacity and it makes a brilliant job of all our clothes-mind we have always used a very effective laundry powder from www.skinsalveation.com.
I find that the machine rinses thoroughly, but I think the powder actually makes the clothes feel softer and there's definately no pungent fragrance, they just smell very fresh.
Hope this helps
Jane

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