American Campus Communities Collaborates with RB, the Makers of Lysol, to Create Comprehensive Disinfection and Hygiene Education Protocol for Student Housing

American Campus Communities (NYSE: ACC) announced today its collaboration with RB, the makers of Lysol and a global leader in hygiene products, to set a new standard and formalized approach to cleanliness and disinfection at its student housing communities in response to COVID-19. “Be safe. Be smart. Do your part. with Lysol Protection,” is a first-of-its-kind resident responsibility and disinfection program specifically for the higher education residential experience. The program will analyze community cleaning and disinfection protocols; provide ACC community staff with cleaning guidelines, procedures and training on the proper products to use; and educate residents on appropriate cleaning and healthy living practices.

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Touchpoint mitigation plan for reception area (Graphic: Business Wire)

Developed by RB’s hygiene specialists and ACC’s COVID-19 task force members, the program will focus on cleanliness and disinfection practices for surfaces in ACC communities’ residential units and in common areas such as academic success centers, fitness centers and social areas. These practices will help offer protection for residents and staff members throughout the communities.

“You can verify cleanliness with your eyes but knowing something is appropriately disinfected requires an understanding that the right product is being used in the right manner,” said Bill Bayless, chief executive officer at American Campus Communities. “Our collaboration with the global industry leader RB and their Lysol brand will help ensure our team members have the necessary cleaning products as well as protocols to follow so they can take the steps needed to help residents do their part when it comes to mitigating the spread of the virus.”

The standards created as a result of ACC’s enhanced collaboration with RB may include:

• Resident Education: Each resident will receive ongoing reminders of the personal habits and disinfection practices they can adopt to help prevent the spread of the virus.
• Cleaning Products and Protocols: “Be safe. Be smart. Do your part. with Lysol Protection” provides community staff with a multi-step cleaning and disinfection process that includes using the right product at the right location for the right duration to kill illnesses causing germs, especially during a pandemic. In the case of infection exposure, additional disinfection and cleaning measures will be recommended.
• Move-In Ready: After receiving a comprehensive inspection, each unoccupied student unit and bedroom will get a “Clean & Confident” room seal on the door, which will not be broken until the residents enter for the first time.
• Healthy Living Recommendations: Residents will learn about the types of cleaning supplies and standards to use for properly cleaning their living spaces.

The US Environmental Protection Agency recently approved three Lysol products —Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist— as the first to test effective against the novel coronavirus when used as directed on hard, non-porous surfaces.