General Cleanliness Guidelines:
The following is a general breakdown of the level of cleanliness expected of a POV at turn in. If these requirements are not met, the POV must be turned away to correct the issues. This is a minimum level of cleanliness; however, OCONUS locations need to abide by the USDA agricultural guidelines as normal. Please also refer to the PPCIG that may require further conditions.
POV INSPECTION: Ensure this inspection is conducted on the interior, exterior, and trunk / cargo-area of the every single POV.
EXTERIOR: Vehicle is free of bug splatter, leaves, pollen, dirt, soil, sand, mud, and when touched on any part of the car should not leave a stain on the finger or
INTERIOR: Vehicle is free of all dirt, soil, leaves, pollen, sand, pebbles, stones,mud, plant life, food particles, pet dander and hair, caked on stains, trash, paper products, and any other debris. The entire interior of the POV is to be thoroughly vacuumed, and/or wiped down to include floor mats, top and bottom including the surface below the mats. Rubber floor mats must cleaned / wiped off. The POV is to be vacuumed under and between all seats, under the seat rails and between the seats and the center console. The center console, cup holders, dashboard, glove and storage compartments, doors and door pockets, seats and seat pockets, ceiling, floor and trunk are to be completely free of all residue and debris.
TRUNK-AREA: The trunk is to be vacuumed completely, including the spare tire
compartment. The trunk should be clean and dry.
DAMPNESS: Each POV will be checked for wet carpets and seats. All carpets,
mats, upholstery MUST be dry prior to shipment.
TRUCKS: Ensure that the bed of the truck completely empty and free of bug
splatter, leaves, branches, pollen, dirt, soil, sand and mud.
Engine Compartement
STATION WAGON / SUV / VAN – Ensure that rear seats that lift up are inspected
and have been vacuumed underneath. Also check the back of the rear seat.