Sanifair-Toiletten an der Autobahn im Hygiene-Check 🧐 | Marktcheck SWR

Using a Sanifair restroom at a motorway service station now costs one euro. For this price, users expect at least a hygienically clean toilet. But is that really the case? We're conducting a Sanifair hygiene check: On one of the busiest motorways, we're taking samples of toilet seats, door handles, and touchless paper dispensers in Sanifair restrooms. You can see the results of our check in the video. We're also taking a closer look at the Sanifair system: Sanifair and Tank & Rast now operate the majority of motorway service stations in Germany. What started as a simple toilet visit has become a billion-euro business – with vouchers that many travelers don't even redeem. How fair is that? 👉 In the video, you'll find out: 🚽Is a one-euro toilet visit at Sanifair worth it? 🚽How clean are motorway restrooms really? 🚽 Which hygiene tips you should definitely follow when traveling Chapter overview: 00:00 Stop at the rest area: 1 euro for the toilet at Sanifair 00:13 Traveler opinions: "Too expensive" vs. "Cleanliness has to be paid for" 01:10 Our plan: Sanifair hygiene check along the A3 and A61 02:14 Defective cleaning systems & empty dispensers? 02:38 Privatization: Tank & Rast, Sanifair and rising prices 04:01 Vouchers, high shop prices & traveler frustration 04:22 ADAC criticism of prices and the voucher system 05:49 Lab results: Germ contamination in Sanifair toilets 07:18 Tank & Rast's response to our test results 08:03 Conclusion: Hygiene vs. price – does Sanifair impress? 08:13 Hygiene tips from the expert: How to protect yourself on the go -------------- Note: This video is a segment from the program Marktcheck SWR, which first aired on SWR television on June 30, 2026. Consumer content from all ARD broadcasters is compiled here on this channel. You can find the complete Marktcheck episode in the ARD Mediathek: https://www.ardmediathek.de/sendung/m... By the way: Since Marktcheck is part of ARD, you can download this video for free via Wi-Fi and watch it offline while you're out and about! ---------------- 📢 What do you think of Sanifair? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 If you enjoyed the video, please give it a like and subscribe to ARD Marktcheck for more exciting investigations. Subscribe:    / @marktcheck   WELCOME TO MARKTCHECK SWR You're probably already familiar with the exciting consumer tips from our colleagues at Markt NDR and Markt WDR, SUPER.MARKT rbb, Servicezeit WDR, Voss & Team, buy better, ECHT? And FYI – Our research, your advantage. At Marktcheck SWR you'll find: ✔ ... independent tests and checks, ✔ ... practical tips for everyday life, and ✔ ... the most important information to protect you from current scams and consumer traps! Image source: picture alliance / dpa | Jan Woitas / Bernd Thissen, IMAGO --------------------- ►    • Das System hinter Serways und Sanifair - e...   ►    • Teure, wassersparende Toiletten funktionie...   ►    • Welche Klobürste reinigt die Toilette am b...   ►    • Auto-Klimaanlage: Vorsicht vor krankmachen...   ►    • 🦠 Gefährliche Keime im Putenfleisch: Wie s...   --------------------- ► More current information on our homepage: https://marktcheck.ard.de ► More practical everyday tips and tricks on our Facebook page:   / ard.marktcheck   ► We look forward to your comments – but please observe our netiquette: https://swr.de/netiquette ► Our legal notice: https://www.swr.de/impressum/ ► Our privacy policy: https://www.swr.de/datenschutz #toilet #highway #traveltips