RB Partners with Airbnb

A cool space is one thing, but with COVID-19, a clean space has become a traveler’s priority. To that end, Airbnb has announced a partnership with RB to give hosts the opportunity to purchase RB product bundles in more than 20 countries, with the goal of reaching 40 countries by the end of 2021. 
 
This collaboration will combine Airbnb’s comprehensive health and safety standards with RB’s 100-plus years of germ-kill expertise and innovation which aims to offer enhanced protection for travelers, according to the companies. 
 
Hosts in more than 20 countries—including the US, UK, Australia, India, and Brazil—can now access and order products from the cleaning section of their host account dashboard. They can also access additional information and resources such as articles and checklists on Airbnb’s Resource Center. 
 
The RB cleaning products are available to hosts in two bundles: turnover kits for hosts and welcome kits for guests. 
 
“RB’s 100-plus years of experience in virology and microbiology give our team the expertise to help ensure that cleaning and disinfection protocols meet a high standard of care as individuals look for safe ways to travel again,” said Joe Rubino, director of R&D for RB. “Through proactive testing and emerging pathogen surveillance, our team of experts will closely monitor new data as it emerges to contribute to continued protection for guests and hosts.” 
 
Airbnb, formed in 2008 has a roster of four million hosts and has tallied 800 million guest arrivals.