TM 5-609 (W/ CHANGE 2) [NAVFAC MO-125], MILITARY CUSTODIAL SERVICES MANUAL (08-OCT-1982)
TM 5-609 (W/ CHANGE 2) [NAVFAC MO-125], MILITARY CUSTODIAL SERVICES MANUAL (08-OCT-1982)., This manual provides commanders at Department of Defense installations with methods of accomplishing custodial services, establishes cleaning standards, and states passenger elevator operation procedures. It applies to all Department of Defense installations which have building maintaining responsibility. It implements DOD Instruction 4165.11, 24 January 1967. This manual contains instructions for determining custodial workload, technical information
on cleaning agents and equipment, and practical methods for custodial services in Department
of Defense installations. Special emphasis is placed on the care of floors as considerable damage has
resulted to floors in the past due to careless and improper custodial practices. It is also intended to
serve as a text for training custodial and elevator operator personnel. Chapter 6 contains step-bystep
outlines for common phases of custodial work that may be found particularly helpful for on-the-job
use.