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In many ways the barracks is much like a dorm room. But the big difference it is directly tied your work. Your leadership can and will check on you, inspect your room. You may even conduct training within you barracks, if there is room. Having your space as well as commonly shared spaces clean and tidy at all times will save you a headache down the road.
Every unit is different. You may have a leader assign for the common area or you may not. That aside you can ensure your room is inspection ready.
This guide will show you tips to prepare yourself before you move in or if you already live the life. I will also give you my top picks that you should consider for your barracks or dorm.
Nothing is worse then spending hours on removing rubber from your barracks mates shoes. Sounds tedious, because it is. You will be asked to clean stuff like this all the time, better just being prepared and save your self sometime. Using an erasers to remove rubber from walls and floors can make it light work.
I know it can be a pain to always check every little thing in your room but you should completely close your lock on your locker. Your NCO’s will tug on it and watch as you squirm as all your items get tossed to the floor. The few seconds you thought you will save will seem silly when this happens.
Don’t forget to clean dust bunnies above your door frame. More so then a dorm room, you space is going to get dusty. It seems like every space the military has is always old, dusty and full of cobwebs. They will check might as well be prepared.
When your cutting hair, cleaning boot and other dirty task, throw your poncho under neat you. It will make for better clean up. if you don’t one use or want to get it dirty use a garage bag
If you know your going to be career military, you want to buy your own equipment. This could be a big expense so don’t jump into it with out some thought. But CIF is always a pain to clear, they can be very picky. I have had unused items returned before. A lot of career military will use there own and takes CIF’s gear and put it directly into a lock and never touch until they go to PCS or ETS.
Keeping your own cleaning supplies on hand and not needing to worry about borrowing someone’s will came in handy and surprise inspections.
Simple Green is one of those products that always a must while living int he barracks. With a sprayer and refills you will be prepared for all those grimy things that you will be asked to clean.
Nasty gunk stuck on your window. Spray some Goo Gone and then clean up will be a breeze. Smells fresh and works fast. Having this in your cleaning supplies, will allow you to make short work of messy ans sticky cleaning projects in just a few minutes.
