[Heidi n Q]

Thanks Laurie, about the no-to-peroxide. I knew it wasn't good to use on open wounds, I didn't realize it would have the same affect on very minor ones, too.
When our kitties would get chin acne they never seemed bothered by it, either. I would wash bowls well and try to swipe their chins with a washcloth. If Murphy won't hold still on his own long enough for you to give it a scrub (try using something w/out an odor so the strong smell doesn't repell him) you can try doing it when he is snoozy. Not asleep, you don't want to startle or frighten him awake, just catch him when he's slow and mellow. Or you could use a scruff hold or tag-team with one person holding him and the other giving him a quick scrub.

If you use a warm, wet washcloth, it can be done quickly. Just a dab of soap or cleaner on one corner, use that corner first and then wad that corner into your hand and use the rest of the clean/wet washcloth to rub-off and 'rinse' the soap/cleaner. No real need to dry it if you don't use a soaked and dripping washcloth. It will air dry quickly on it's own.