A
Air – freshness and morale, 4; scientific explanation of purity and ionization, 7; described as alive, 5.
Ajax (cleanser) – symbolism of rebirth, 7.
Ammonia – in glass cleaner (Windex), 7.
Atmosphere (spiritual) – creation of peace through cleanliness, 1, 4, 8.
Attentiveness – moral and spiritual discipline of awareness, 1, 2, 3, 8.
B
Baking soda – sanctifying effect on rooms, 1, 4, 7; described as molecular neutralizer, 7.
Bare feet – reverence in prayer and comfort before God, 8.
Bathroom etiquette – flushing, 9; spitting, 9; sanitation standards, 7, 9.
Beauty – through order and diligence, 1, 4, 5.
Bird feeders – morale and vitality project with children’s dentist, 5, 6.
Bleach – used sparingly, 7; symbol of purification, 8.
Blessing (prayer) – offered for rooms and tenants, 8; final benediction, Afterword.
Building, the – personified as living, 3, 5; “breathing,” 1; moods and sounds of, 3.
Brooms and mops – instruments of renewal and prayer, 1, 2, 8.
C
Care, spirit of – defines true cleanliness, 1, 4.
Carpet – baking-soda ritual and vacuuming, 7.
Chaos and order – theological reflection, 1, 2, 3.
Chrome and metal – polishing with glass cleaner, 7.
Clock and time – patience paradox, 8, Afterword.
Colleagues (tenants, staff) – morale influence, 1, 4, 6, 8.
Comfort – spiritual and physical, 8.
Comet powder – for porcelain fixtures, 7.
Consistency – foundation of morale, 1, 2, 4, 6.
Custodian vs. janitor vs. maintenance – distinction explained, 1.
D
Discipline – of order and of spirit, 2.
Disinfectant – general-purpose cleaners, 7.
Divine presence – awareness of God in daily labor, 1, 3, 4, 8.
Doors and locks – symbols of stewardship and completion, 8.
Dusting – methods, 7; humility lesson, 7.
E
Empathy – foundation of morale and morale projects, 4, 6.
Energy (quantum resonance) – morale as frequency and vibration, 4.
Environment – harmony between cleanliness and human spirit, 1, 4, 5.
Exodus 3:5 – holiness of ground, 8.
F
Faith – motive behind labor, 1, 2, 8.
Family of tenants – prayed for nightly, 8.
Floors – shining and sparkle standard, 1, 7; sacred duty, 8.
Footprints – metaphor for human traces, 1.
Freedom through order – paradox of discipline, 2.
Fragrance – morale tool, 4, 7.
G
Glass cleaner – Windex and aerosol brands reviewed, 7.
God – Author of order, 1; partner in hidden ministry, 8; giver of time, Afterword.
Grace – through diligence and humor, 8–9.
Gratitude – sustaining force of morale, 4, 5.
H
Hands (work of) – sanctified labor, 1, 8.
Hidden Ministry – nightly barefoot prayer, 8.
Holy Ground – concept applied to workplace, 8.
Humor – morale strategy, 1, 6, 9, Afterword.
Hydrogen peroxide – mentioned in research, not discussed in book proper.
I
Initiative – theme of Chapter 6; moral courage to act without permission, 6.
Inspiration Board – morale project, 1, 6.
Integrity – doing unseen work rightly, 1, 2, 8.
Ionization (air freshness) – scientific explanation of peace, 7.
J
Janitor’s calling – sacred vocation, 1.
Janitor’s creed (“If it doesn’t sparkle, it’s substandard”) – repeated principle, 1, 7.
Joy – fruit of service, 1, 4, 5.
Judgment (self-inspection) – conscience in cleaning, 1, 2.
K
Keys – symbol of trust and stewardship, 1, 8.
Kindness – tool of morale, 1, 4.
L
Laughter – remedy for despair, 9, Afterword.
Light (physical and spiritual) – illumination of work and soul, 1, 4, 5, 8.
Living order – harmony of plants, birds, and peace, 5.
Locking up – ritual of completion, 8.
Love – motive for excellence, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8.
Lysol – modern decline in strength, 7.
M
Maintenance workers – contrast with janitors, 1.
Mirror – symbol of truth and purity, 1, 2, 7.
Mop and bucket – altar of labor, 2, 8.
Morale – overarching theme, 1, 4, 6.
Morale projects – list of creative efforts, 6.
Moses – bare-footed encounter with God, 8.
N
Neglect – spiritual decay through shortcuts, 2.
Noise awareness – listening to the building, 3, 5.
O
Order – divine principle, 1, 2, 5, 8.
Ozium spray – recommended for true air cleansing, 7.
P
Paper towels – preferred over cloth for glass, 7.
Patience – mastery of time, 8, Afterword.
Peace – fruit of order, 1, 4, 5, 8.
Perfection vs. conscience – moral distinction, 1.
Pine-Sol – floor cleaner of choice, 7.
Plants (live) – agents of life and morale, 5, 7.
Prayer – woven through work, 1, 4, 6, 8.
Presence of God – sensed in silence, 3, 8.
Pride (in work) – righteous form of dignity, 1, 7.
Purity – moral and physical, 1, 7, 8.
Q
Quantum field (morale physics) – building resonance, 4.
R
Respect – for place, tools, and people, 1, 2, 4, 8.
Restroom humor – spiritual trials of sanitation, 9.
Routine – as liturgy, 2, 8.
S
Sanctification – through cleaning and humility, 1, 8.
Sanitary disposal box – misuse as moral trial, 9.
Seeds and growth – hidden results of faith, 8.
Shine and sparkle – visible standard of excellence, 1, 7.
Shoes (removal of) – reverence in prayer, 8.
Silence – holy presence in empty halls, 1, 3, 8.
Soap and water – sacraments of cleanliness, 1.
Soul of building – described as living presence, 3, 5.
Spiritual warfare (temptation to cut corners) – 2.
Spitting in urinal – comedic grievance, 9.
Stewardship – responsibility for place and trust, 1, 8.
T
Tenants – recipients of prayer and morale, 1, 4, 6, 8.
Time – patience paradox, 8, Afterword.
Tools of cleanliness – practical wisdom, 7.
Trash – moral privacy, 4, Afterword.
Trust – expressed through keys and discretion, 1, 8.
U
Urinals – humor and etiquette, 9.
V
Vacuuming – sequence after dusting, 7.
Virtue in labor – dignity of work, 1, 2, 8.
W
Water – cleansing and baptismal imagery, 2, 7.
Windows and glass – clarity and truth, 1, 7.
Wisdom Cards – morale project, 6.
Wood polish – Old English and Pledge, 7.
Work ethic – diligence as worship, 1, 2, 8.
Z
Zeal (holy diligence) – sustaining the calling, 1, 8.
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