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According to the environmental code, untreated wastewater can not be discharged. Yet 4 out of 10 people choose to wash the car in the driveway or on the street at home. It shows a Kantar investigation Sifo on mission Q8 Scandinavia.

"It is important that we inform each other that washing the car in the street harms the environment.Instead, if you have the opportunity to wash a car wash, a treatment plant takes care of the dirty water, says Alexandra William-Olsson, Communications Manager at OKQ8 Scandinavia in a press release.

The water of one Car wash includes oil, heavy metals, asphalt, tire residue and car maintenance chemicals. There are contaminants that can damage humans, animals and plants for a long time if they end up in our bodies.

Then you wash the car yourself, both for the car and for the environment:

Are you the one who gets up and washes the car on the uphill garage? Most municipalities advise against this and keep in mind that dirt, chemicals and pollutants are flowing into the water and into the nearest waterways.

Washing the car in a car wash or in a self-hall where the wash water is treated is a sustainable alternative to the environment.

If you had to put a sponge on the floor in a cloth, throw it away. Then you do not risk scratching the paint with gravel and dirt.

The best thing to do is to pause at the bottom of the laundry tank. A so-called "Grit Guard" picks up dirt and keeps it from turning.

Shampoo is important, but the more shampoo there is, the better the old myth. The best solution is to use a measuring glass and measure the amount of shampoo needed for, for example, 10 liters of water.

You do not have time to wash or do you want advice on how to do it? If you have any questions, please contact the station staff. In case of lack of time, there is always a washing machine that does a good job without any negative impact on the environment.