I use alcohol free baby wipes on frame, rim, and spokes. They get almost any type of dirt or grime off. I use an old Tshirt for drying and buffing the frame.

If I'm cleaning the chain, rings, and cluster on the bike then I use a Tshirt until . I only use degreaser if chain lube is dry, filled with water, or has a lot of road grit in it. TriFlow is my lube of choice, and any excess simply wipes of with the Tshirt.