Keeper Brisk kitchen protocol

80-Step Kitchen Deep Clean Plan

A practical, phase-based deep clean for the Las Jaras kitchen, modeled after the 80-step Hue build log: every row has products/tools, an owner, estimate, dependency, success condition, and note so the work can pause without losing the plot.

Best use

One full day or four sessions

Run phases 1-3 as setup, 4-6 as the main clean, 7 as floors, and 8 as QA/reset.

Coordination

Sundries gets the supply gaps

Any missing cleaner, sponge, trash bag, liner, label, or storage bin becomes a Sundries note before it becomes a shopping side quest.

Evidence

Photos help future Keeper

Photograph before, any weird findings, appliance model labels, and the final reset so the next pass knows what normal looks like.

Material map

Saltillo, butcherblock, navy finish

No vinegar, harsh abrasives, steam mop, or standing water on the floor. No soaking butcherblock. No scratchy pads on the navy appliance finish.

Products and tools

Deep Clean Supply Checklist

Surface-safe cleaners

Mild dish soap for dishes, removable parts, and gentle butcherblock cleaning.
Wood-safe butcherblock counter cleaner or approved mild soap routine.
pH-neutral Saltillo-safe floor cleaner.
Non-abrasive cleaner for navy appliance and refrigerator finishes.
Food-safe refrigerator/interior cleaner.
Degreaser for stove, backsplash, and greasy touch zones.
Disinfectant for high-touch points, used with correct contact time.
Glass cleaner only if needed for microwave/oven glass and compatible surfaces.

Tools and cloths

Microfiber cloths, including separate dry cloths for butcherblock and navy appliances.
Soft scrub pads or non-scratch sponges.
Detail brush, old toothbrush, cotton swabs, and crumb brush.
Dish brush, sink-safe non-scratch scrubber, and drying rack or towels.
Broom plus vacuum with hard-floor or soft-brush setting and crevice tool.
Barely damp mop, clean bucket, and dry towels for Saltillo.
Gloves, stable step stool, flashlight, and portable work light.

Sorting and reset

Trash bags and fresh trash-can liners.
Recycling bin or bags.
Donation box, return-to-other-room basket, review container, and laundry basket.
Clean trays or towels for temporary landing zones.
Labels, marker, sticky notes, inventory note, and Sundries note.
Cooler or clean trays for short refrigerator food staging.

Appliance and food workflow

Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid if used.
Laundry detergent for kitchen towels and microfiber loads.
Microwave-safe bowl for steam cleaning.
Soak bin for stove parts if needed.
Replacement sponge, brush, liner, label, or storage-bin notes for Sundries.
Optional butcherblock oil note for a later maintenance pass, not the rushed wet-clean pass.

Build-log style checklist

Kitchen Deep Clean Steps

Each step includes a Products / Tools cell. On narrow screens, scroll the table sideways; the column sits immediately after Task.

#	Phase	Task	Products / Tools	Owner	Estimate	Actual	Dependencies	Done When	Notes
1	Setup	Open the plan, choose the work window, and decide whether this is one full pass or a staged clean.	Plan page, timer or calendar, notes app.	Human + Keeper	3 min	TBD	Kitchen access	Work window is named.	Do not start at midnight unless chaos has been formally invited.
2	Setup	Take wide before photos of butcherblock counters, sink, stove, navy refrigerator, Saltillo floors, pantry zones, and trash area.	Phone camera, good lighting, optional painter tape for photo marks.	Human	6 min	TBD	Step 1	Reference photos exist.	Useful for progress and future reset standards.
3	Setup	Turn on bright kitchen lighting and add a portable work light if corners are dim.	Kitchen lights, portable work light if needed.	Human	2 min	TBD	Step 1	All work surfaces are visible.	Bad light lies about crumbs.
4	Setup	Start a cleaning playlist or timer block if it helps momentum.	Timer, playlist device, speaker if wanted.	Human	2 min	TBD	Step 1	Time container is active.	Optional, but Keeper approves rhythm.
5	Setup	Stage trash bags, recycling bin, donation box, laundry basket, and return-to-other-room basket.	Trash bags, recycling bin, donation box, laundry basket, return basket.	Human	5 min	TBD	Step 1	Sort containers are ready.	This prevents counter piles from migrating.
6	Setup	Stage supplies: dish soap, wood-safe counter cleaner, pH-neutral Saltillo-safe floor cleaner, non-abrasive appliance cleaner, disinfectant, microfiber cloths, soft scrub pads, gloves, towels, broom, mop, vacuum.	Dish soap, wood-safe counter cleaner, pH-neutral Saltillo-safe floor cleaner, non-abrasive appliance cleaner, disinfectant, microfiber cloths, soft scrub pads, gloves, towels, broom, mop, vacuum.	Human + Sundries	8 min	TBD	Step 5	Supplies are visible.	Do not mix chemicals. Especially no bleach with ammonia or acids.
7	Setup	Check whether any product needs contact time, ventilation, gloves, or food-surface rinse.	Cleaner labels, gloves, ventilation plan, notes app.	Keeper	5 min	TBD	Step 6	Cleaner rules are known.	Read labels before ambition starts spraying.
8	Setup	Move pets, pet bowls, and pet food away from active cleaning zones.	Pet bowl tray, temporary pet-food container, clean towel.	Human	4 min	TBD	Step 6	Pet items are safe.	Food safety counts for all household beings.
9	Setup	Start a laundry load for washable kitchen towels, cloth napkins, and dirty microfiber if enough exist.	Laundry detergent, washer, kitchen towels, microfiber cloths, laundry basket.	Human + Laundramat	5 min	TBD	Step 6	Kitchen textiles are washing or staged.	Keep greasy towels separate if needed.
10	Setup	Put a clean towel or tray down as a temporary landing zone for small counter objects.	Clean towel or tray for small objects.	Human	2 min	TBD	Step 5	Landing zone exists.	Small objects need a corral, not a diaspora.
11	Declutter	Collect obvious trash from counters, table, floor edges, windowsills, and appliance tops.	Trash bag, gloves, small detail brush if needed.	Human	8 min	TBD	Step 5	Loose trash is bagged.	Do not deep-clean around trash.
12	Declutter	Collect recycling and break down boxes that are cluttering the kitchen.	Recycling bin, box cutter or scissors if safe, gloves.	Human	8 min	TBD	Step 11	Recycling is in the correct container.	Flatten boxes before they become architecture.
13	Declutter	Move non-kitchen items to the return-to-other-room basket.	Return basket, labels or sticky note if needed.	Human	6 min	TBD	Step 11	Non-kitchen items are contained.	Return them later; do not abandon the kitchen mission.
14	Declutter	Gather all dirty dishes, cups, utensils, and cooking tools into dish zones.	Dish bin, sink, gloves, safe knife zone.	Human	8 min	TBD	Step 11	Dishes are no longer scattered.	Put sharp knives in a visible safe spot.
15	Dishes	Unload clean dishwasher items or drying rack items.	Clean hands, cabinets/drawers, dry towel.	Human	8 min	TBD	Step 14	Dishwasher/drying rack is empty.	Make room before adding more work.
16	Dishes	Load dishwasher with dishwasher-safe items by category.	Dishwasher detergent, dishwasher, rinse aid if used.	Human	10 min	TBD	Step 15	Dishwasher is loaded sensibly.	Keep wood, cast iron, delicate glass, and questionable items out.
17	Dishes	Handwash knives, wood, delicate items, and oversized pots.	Dish soap, sponge or dish brush, drying towel, drying rack.	Human	15 min	TBD	Step 16	Handwash-only items are clean.	Dry knives immediately.
18	Dishes	Start dishwasher if full enough and safe to run.	Dishwasher detergent, dishwasher, clean-filter check if needed.	Human	2 min	TBD	Step 16	Dishwasher is running or intentionally held.	Record detergent shortage for Sundries.
19	Declutter	Clear the main countertops completely except for fixed appliances.	Return basket, landing towel/tray, microfiber cloth for crumbs.	Human	12 min	TBD	Steps 14-18	Counters are exposed.	Put undecided items in the landing zone.
20	Declutter	Clear the kitchen table or island and sort every item into keep, return, wash, trash, or review.	Sort bins, trash bag, donation box, review container.	Human + Keeper	12 min	TBD	Step 19	Table/island is exposed.	Review pile must fit in one container.
21	Food Safety	Open refrigerator and remove expired, spoiled, or mysterious food.	Trash bag, gloves, food inventory note, fridge-safe cooler if needed.	Human + Sundries	12 min	TBD	Step 5	Bad food is bagged.	When in doubt, do not taste-test history.
22	Food Safety	Group refrigerator keepers by category on a clean counter or cooler if needed.	Clean tray or cooler, labels, marker, towels.	Human	8 min	TBD	Step 21	Keepers are grouped.	Work quickly; cold food should not linger.
23	Refrigerator	Remove refrigerator shelves, drawers, and bins that can be safely removed.	Sink space, towels, gentle hands for shelves and bins.	Human	8 min	TBD	Step 22	Removable parts are out.	Do not force brittle plastic.
24	Refrigerator	Wash removable refrigerator parts with warm soapy water and dry fully.	Dish soap, warm water, non-scratch sponge, drying towels.	Human	18 min	TBD	Step 23	Shelves and bins are clean and dry.	Let glass warm slightly before hot water.
25	Refrigerator	Wipe refrigerator interior walls, seals, tracks, handles, and door bins.	Food-safe cleaner, microfiber cloths, cotton swabs or small brush for seals.	Human	15 min	TBD	Step 23	Interior is clean.	Use food-safe cleaner and rinse if required; save navy exterior polish for the soft-cloth appliance pass.
26	Refrigerator	Reinstall shelves and bins, then return food by category.	Clean bins, labels, marker, inventory note.	Human + Sundries	12 min	TBD	Steps 24-25	Fridge is organized.	Put soonest-use items where they can be seen.
27	Freezer	Do a quick freezer scan for expired, unlabeled, or freezer-burned items.	Freezer bag, marker, inventory note, gloves.	Human + Sundries	8 min	TBD	Step 26	Freezer problem items are removed or noted.	Keep door-open time short.
28	Pantry	Scan pantry or dry storage for expired food, open duplicates, spills, and pest evidence.	Trash bag, labels, marker, flashlight, pest-evidence photo if needed.	Human + Sundries	15 min	TBD	Step 20	Pantry problem list exists.	Escalate pest evidence to Sheriff.
29	Pantry	Wipe sticky pantry spots and reset food categories without a full reorganization spiral.	Microfiber cloth, mild cleaner, labels, storage bins if already owned.	Human	15 min	TBD	Step 28	Storage zones are usable.	This is deep cleaning, not a pantry identity crisis.
30	Food Safety	Create a Sundries note for expiring food, missing labels, low staples, or needed storage containers.	Sundries note, inventory file/app, labels, marker.	Keeper + Sundries	8 min	TBD	Steps 21-29	Supply and food notes are captured.	No shopping commitment, just clear needs.
31	Appliances	Unplug movable countertop appliances before cleaning around them where practical.	Dry hands, outlet access, microfiber cloth, cord awareness.	Human	3 min	TBD	Step 19	Appliances are safe to move.	Do not unplug refrigerator or major appliances casually. Navy finishes get soft cloths only.
32	Appliances	Move toaster, coffee maker, kettle, blender, and other small appliances onto the landing zone.	Landing towel/tray, microfiber cloth, cord wrap if needed.	Human	8 min	TBD	Step 31	Counter under appliances is exposed.	Watch cords and crumb trails.
33	Appliances	Empty toaster crumb tray and wipe toaster exterior.	Trash bag, soft microfiber cloth, non-abrasive appliance cleaner if needed.	Human	6 min	TBD	Step 32	Toaster is crumb-free and dry.	Never submerge electrical appliances; avoid scratchy pads on navy appliance finishes.
34	Appliances	Clean coffee maker or kettle exterior and rinse removable parts.	Dish soap, soft cloth, descaler only if approved by manual.	Human + Barista	10 min	TBD	Step 32	Beverage station is clean.	Descale only if the product manual supports the method.
35	Appliances	Clean blender, food processor, or mixer parts that are out or visibly used.	Dish soap, soft brush, towel, blade-safe handling.	Human	10 min	TBD	Step 32	Parts are clean and dry.	Check blades before reaching into anything.
36	Microwave	Remove microwave turntable and support ring.	Sink space, towel, careful hands for glass turntable.	Human	3 min	TBD	Step 19	Removable parts are out.	Handle glass carefully.
37	Microwave	Steam microwave interior with a microwave-safe bowl of water and wipe loosened soil.	Microwave-safe bowl, water, microfiber cloth, optional lemon only if compatible.	Human	10 min	TBD	Step 36	Interior is clean.	Use caution with hot water and steam.
38	Microwave	Wash and reinstall microwave turntable and support ring.	Dish soap, sponge, drying towel.	Human	6 min	TBD	Step 37	Microwave is reset.	Dry glass before reinstalling.
39	Stove	Remove stove grates, burner caps, drip trays, or loose parts according to stove type.	Gloves, sink or soak bin, towels, manual if uncertain.	Human	8 min	TBD	Step 19	Removable stove parts are out.	Do not force parts or soak anything the manual forbids.
40	Stove	Soak or scrub removable stove parts using the correct cleaner for the material.	Degreaser or dish soap, non-scratch scrub pad, soak bin, towel.	Human	18 min	TBD	Step 39	Parts are degreased and drying.	Label any stubborn part for a second pass.
41	Stove	Degrease stove top, knobs, control panel, and front edge.	Degreaser, non-abrasive navy-finish-safe cloth, cotton swabs for crevices.	Human	15 min	TBD	Step 39	Stove surface is clean.	Keep liquid away from controls and igniters; protect the navy finish from abrasives.
42	Stove	Clean backsplash and wall area behind the stove.	Degreaser or mild cleaner, microfiber cloth, step stool only if stable.	Human	10 min	TBD	Step 41	Grease film is removed.	Start gentle, then escalate cleaner if needed.
43	Oven	Open oven and decide whether it needs wipe-only, rack clean, or a separate oven-cleaning project.	Flashlight, oven manual if needed, notes app.	Keeper + Human	5 min	TBD	Step 41	Oven scope is chosen.	Self-clean cycles can be harsh; do not casually start one.
44	Oven	Wipe oven door exterior, handle, and visible crumbs at the front edge.	Mild cleaner or degreaser, microfiber cloth, non-scratch pad.	Human	8 min	TBD	Step 43	Oven exterior is clean.	Deep oven interior can be scheduled separately.
45	Stove	Reinstall dry stove parts and confirm burners or elements are seated correctly.	Dry towel, clean hands, manual if parts are confusing.	Human	8 min	TBD	Steps 40-44	Stove is reassembled.	Test only when fully dry.
46	High Dust	Dust top edges of upper cabinets, refrigerator top, open shelves, vents, and light fixtures reachable safely.	Duster, microfiber cloth, vacuum crevice tool, stable step stool if needed.	Human + Keeper	15 min	TBD	Step 3	High dust is removed.	No unstable climbing. If it needs a ladder, it needs respect.
47	Cabinets	Spot-clean upper cabinet fronts, pulls, and touch zones.	Finish-safe cabinet cleaner, microfiber cloth, soft toothbrush for pulls.	Human	12 min	TBD	Step 46	Upper cabinets feel clean to the touch.	Use finish-safe cleaner.
48	Cabinets	Spot-clean lower cabinet fronts, drawer fronts, and handles.	Finish-safe cabinet cleaner, microfiber cloth, soft toothbrush for handles.	Human	15 min	TBD	Step 47	Lower cabinets are clean.	Pay attention near trash, sink, and stove.
49	Drawers	Open utensil and high-use drawers, remove loose crumbs, and wipe trays if needed.	Hand vacuum or crevice tool, microfiber cloth, tray for utensils.	Human	12 min	TBD	Step 48	High-use drawers are crumb-free.	Do not reorganize every drawer unless it is dirty.
50	Cabinets	Open under-sink cabinet, remove items, and check for leaks, dampness, or damaged supplies.	Flashlight, towel, gloves, phone camera for leak evidence.	Human + Sheriff if needed	10 min	TBD	Step 48	Under-sink condition is known.	Leak evidence becomes a case, not a cleaning note.
51	Cabinets	Wipe under-sink floor and walls, then discard unusable supplies.	Mild cleaner, towel, trash bag, gloves.	Human + Sundries	12 min	TBD	Step 50	Under-sink zone is clean and dry.	Keep only clearly labeled products.
52	Cabinets	Reset under-sink supplies by category and record low or missing products.	Labels, marker, small bins already on hand, Sundries note.	Human + Sundries	8 min	TBD	Step 51	Supplies are organized.	Keep dangerous cleaners away from food and pets.
53	Counters	Dry-wipe crumbs from butcherblock counters, seams, edges, and appliance parking spots.	Dry microfiber cloth, hand vacuum or crumb brush.	Human	8 min	TBD	Step 32	Loose debris is gone.	Dry before wet prevents paste and protects wood grain.
54	Counters	Wash butcherblock counters with mild dish soap or wood-safe cleaner on a damp cloth.	Mild dish soap or wood-safe butcherblock cleaner, damp cloth.	Human	12 min	TBD	Step 53	Counters are clean.	No soaking, harsh abrasives, or mystery degreaser on the butcherblock.
55	Counters	Food-surface wipe butcherblock and note any dry spots, stains, or oiling needs for a separate maintenance pass.	Food-surface-safe cloth, notes app, optional butcherblock oil note for later.	Human	6 min	TBD	Step 54	Food-contact zones are safe.	Shiny is not the same as food-safe; oiling is maintenance, not a rushed cleaning flourish.
56	Counters	Dry butcherblock counters immediately and inspect for missed sticky spots.	Dry towels, clean microfiber cloth.	Human	5 min	TBD	Step 55	Counters are dry and smooth.	Use touch, not just eyesight. Standing water is not invited.
57	Appliance Reset	Wipe bottoms of small appliances before returning them to the butcherblock.	Damp cloth, dry towel, soft brush for appliance feet.	Human	8 min	TBD	Steps 33-35, 56	Appliances return clean.	Crumb bases ruin clean counters immediately.
58	Appliance Reset	Return only daily-use appliances to counters; store occasional-use items if they have a known home.	Storage space, review container, labels if needed.	Human + Keeper	8 min	TBD	Step 57	Counters are reset, not crowded.	Unknown home means review pile, not random cabinet shove.
59	Sink	Clear sink fully and remove drain baskets, stoppers, mats, and drying accessories.	Dish gloves, sink stopper/drain basket, towel.	Human	6 min	TBD	Steps 17-18	Sink basin is empty.	Sharp objects should already be handled.
60	Sink	Scrub sink basins, faucet, handles, sprayer, splash zone, and drain edges.	Non-scratch sink scrubber, dish soap or sink-safe cleaner, detail brush.	Human	12 min	TBD	Step 59	Sink is visibly clean.	Use non-scratching method for the sink material.
61	Sink	Clean drain baskets, stoppers, mats, and drying accessories before reinstalling.	Dish soap, brush, towel, replacement note for worn sink parts.	Human	10 min	TBD	Step 60	Sink accessories are clean.	Replace anything sour, cracked, or permanently gross.
62	Dish Area	Clean dish rack, drying mat, sponge holder, soap tray, and brush cup.	Dish soap, brush, disinfectant if label-safe, towel.	Human	10 min	TBD	Step 59	Dish area tools are clean.	Record sponge/brush replacement needs.
63	Trash	Empty kitchen trash and recycling.	Trash bags, recycling bags/bin, gloves.	Human	6 min	TBD	Step 12	Trash and recycling are out.	Do this before floor work.
64	Trash	Clean trash can exterior, lid, pedal, rim, and nearby wall or cabinet touch points.	Disinfectant, microfiber cloth, gloves, scrub brush if needed.	Human	12 min	TBD	Step 63	Trash zone is clean.	Use disinfectant correctly if needed.
65	Trash	Replace liner and reset trash/recycling area.	Fresh liner, trash bags, recycling liner if used.	Human	4 min	TBD	Step 64	Fresh liner is installed.	Record low trash bags for Sundries.
66	Disinfect	Disinfect high-touch points: handles, switches, faucet, navy refrigerator handle, microwave buttons, trash lid, and drawer pulls.	Disinfectant, microfiber cloths, finish-safe cleaner for navy handles.	Human + Keeper	10 min	TBD	Steps 45, 48, 58, 65	High-touch points are treated.	Honor contact time; wipe/rinse if label says so. Use finish-safe product on navy appliance handles.
67	Floors	Move chairs, mats, small bins, pet bowls, and floor obstacles out of the way.	Clear floor space, chair pads or towels if needed.	Human	6 min	TBD	Step 66	Floor is open.	Do not block exits.
68	Floors	Vacuum or sweep Saltillo floors under cabinets, toe kicks, appliance edges, table, and trash area.	Broom or vacuum with hard-floor/soft-brush setting, crevice tool.	Human + Keeper	12 min	TBD	Step 67	Dry debris is removed.	Use soft-brush or hard-floor settings; grit scratches sealed Saltillo.
69	Floors	Spot-clean sticky Saltillo floor spots, corners, grout lines, and baseboards with gentle cleaner.	pH-neutral Saltillo-safe cleaner, soft brush, microfiber cloth.	Human	12 min	TBD	Step 68	Sticky spots are gone.	No vinegar, acidic cleaner, harsh scrubbing, or bleach on Saltillo.
70	Floors	Damp mop Saltillo tile with pH-neutral Saltillo-safe cleaner and minimal water.	pH-neutral Saltillo-safe floor cleaner, barely damp mop, clean water bucket.	Human	15 min	TBD	Step 69	Floor is clean.	No steam mop, flooding, or standing water; sealed Saltillo still deserves manners.
71	Floors	Dry Saltillo floor with airflow or towels where water lingers, then mark a clear walking path.	Dry towels, fan or airflow, caution marker if needed.	Human	10 min	TBD	Step 70	Floor is dry enough to reset.	No dramatic slipping allowed; grout lines should not stay wet.
72	Floors	Clean or shake kitchen mats and inspect whether any need washing or replacing.	Vacuum, laundry basket, mat cleaner or washer if label allows.	Human + Laundramat	10 min	TBD	Step 71	Mats are clean or staged for laundry.	Do not put a dirty mat on a clean floor.
73	Floors	Return chairs, mats, bins, and pet items only after floor is dry.	Dry hands, pet bowls, chair pads, clean mats.	Human	6 min	TBD	Step 72	Floor zone is reset.	Pet water returns last if floor is still damp.
74	Reset	Put clean dishes, handwashed items, and dry appliance parts away.	Cabinets/drawers, towel, dishwasher if still running.	Human	12 min	TBD	Steps 17-18, 73	No clean dish backlog remains.	If dishwasher is still running, note the pending unload.
75	Reset	Resolve the review pile: assign homes, discard, donate, or write a follow-up note.	Labels, marker, donation box, trash bag, follow-up note.	Human + Keeper	15 min	TBD	Step 20	Review pile is gone or documented.	Do not hide the pile in a cabinet and call it growth.
76	Reset	Return non-kitchen items to their rooms or stage them outside the kitchen for a separate reset.	Return basket, staging tray, room labels if useful.	Human	8 min	TBD	Step 13	Kitchen is free of wandering objects.	Separate reset is acceptable; kitchen mission stays complete.
77	QA	Walk the kitchen clockwise and inspect butcherblock counters, sink, navy stove/fridge handles, cabinet fronts, trash zone, and Saltillo floor edges.	Inspection checklist, flashlight, microfiber cloth for missed spots.	Keeper + Human	8 min	TBD	Steps 66-76	Missed spots are listed or fixed.	Clockwise walk prevents random fussing.
78	QA	Take after photos from the same angles as the before photos.	Phone camera, same photo angles from Step 2.	Human	6 min	TBD	Step 77	After photos exist.	Useful for future Keeper standards and morale.
79	QA	Write final notes: actual duration, supplies used, supplies missing, repairs noticed, food discarded, and next cadence.	Closeout note, Sundries note, Sheriff note if repairs appeared.	Keeper	10 min	TBD	Step 78	Closeout note exists.	Route supplies to Sundries and repair concerns to Sheriff.
80	QA	Set the next kitchen reset reminder: daily tiny reset, weekly surface pass, monthly appliance/detail pass, or next deep-clean date.	Calendar/reminder tool, Keeper daily notes, Tock reminder if needed.	Keeper + Tock	5 min	TBD	Step 79	Next cadence is chosen.	The clean only counts if it has a future that is not panic.