The Janitor’s Handbook

By Brian Korn
brikorn@gmail.com

The Janitor’s Handbook is not a manual—it’s a revelation. Written from the quiet hours of a man who cleans hallways long after the world has gone home, this book transforms ordinary work into a sacred calling. With poetic reflection and hard-earned wisdom, Brian Korn lifts the mop and bucket into symbols of patience, excellence, and prayer. He writes about tools, time, morale, dust, and devotion—not as chores, but as gateways to peace and purpose. Behind every shining floor is a philosophy: that cleanliness is not just the absence of dirt, but the presence of care. From baking soda and prayer to silence and hidden ministry, The Janitor’s Handbook will change how you see your work, your surroundings, and yourself.

Chapter 1 – The Calling of Cleanliness

Chapter 2 – The Discipline of Order

Chapter 3 – The Spirit of the Building

Chapter 4 – The Morale of Cleanliness

Chapter 5 – The Living Order

Chapter 6 – Morale Projects

Chapter 7 – The Tools of Cleanliness

Chapter 8 – The Hidden Ministry

Chapter 9 – Pet Peeves and Holy Trials

Afterword: What Wasn’t Swept Into the Book

Subject Index