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By partnering with RB and Lysol, Airbnb can build on its commitment to responsible travel and the wellbeing of the communities where its hosts are located

Airbnb works with RB, the creators of Lysolto enable hosts to purchase RB product bundles in more than 20 countries, with a goal of reaching 40 countries by the end of 2021.

As people keep finding new ways to travel and host safely, the partnership will make it easier for hosts to access and make it easier for guests to use Lysol disinfectant solutions. This collaboration will combine the rental company’s extensive health and safety standards with RB’s over 100 years of experience and innovation in the field of germicide aimed at providing better protection for travelers.

Hosts in more than 20 countries including the US, UK, Australia, India and Brazil can now access and order products – including Lysol Disinfectant Wipes and Lysol Disinfectant Spray – from the cleaning section of their Host Account Dashboard.

You can also access additional information and resources such as articles and checklists in the Airbnb Resource Center. The RB cleaning products are available to hosts in two packages: sales kits for hosts and welcome kits for guests.

“Cleanliness remains paramount for people who want to travel safely and host. Thanks to our partnership with RB, we can help hosts by making cleaning products more readily available,” said Dorothy Kilroy, Director of Community at Airbnb. “The Lysol brand is a household name and the cleaning packages along with our COVID-19 safety practices help keep hosts and guests more secure.”

“Protecting people from disease by creating better hygienic practices as a foundation for health is at the core of the RB purpose. Our brands are built on trust, scientific effectiveness and our desire to educate consumers around the world in order to break the chain of infection. We are excited to partner with Airbnb to achieve the highest standards of hygiene and to give consumers the confidence to enjoy their stay in the homes offered by Airbnb hosts, ”said Rahul Kadyan, Executive Vice President of Global Business Solutions at RB.

Depending on the location, disinfection products from Lysol or Lysol are offered in turnover kits and welcome kits that are offered by Pharmapacks for the USA Dettol. According to RB, Lysol disinfectant wipes and Lysol disinfectant spray were the first products approved by the U.S. EPA to kill SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Dettol hand sanitiser has been shown to kill 99.9 percent of all bacteria and viruses, including coronavirus (SARS-COV-2). It was developed with the trusted Dettol brand that has over 80 years of experience and science-based research.

The team of scientists and R&D experts at RB endorsed Airbnb’s five-step improved cleaning process after a thorough review of the robust cleaning and disinfecting guidelines provided to both hosts and guests by Airbnb.

For more information on hygiene practices that have been supported and created by RB experts, see the disinfection product packages that hosts can use to meet Airbnb’s cleaning standards.

“RB’s over 100 years of virology and microbiology experience gives our team the know-how to ensure cleaning and disinfection protocols meet high standards of care when individuals are looking for safe ways to travel again,” said Joe Rubino, Director of Research and Development for RB. “By proactively testing and monitoring emerging pathogens, our team of experts will closely monitor new data as it emerges to help keep guests and hosts safe.”

By partnering with RB and Lysol, Airbnb can build on its commitment to responsible travel and the wellbeing of the communities where its hosts are located. Most recently, Airbnb announced that hosts and guests must adhere to COVID-19 health and safety practices, which include wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, and requiring hosts and their teams to undergo a five-step, enhanced cleaning process. These practices can help keep hosts and guests safe and support local governments in their efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19.

As the hosts do their part to support healthier stays, Airbnb continues to encourage its community to follow the latest local health guidelines.