earthbath vs Burt's Bees vs Mighty Meow: which cat wipe for which mess

Litter on her feet, flakes on the couch and a cat who would sooner fight the tub than take a bath. Between baths, one of these three does the job without water.

Head to head, need by need

Litter on her feet: earthbath wins

A 100 count tub of cat wipes for cats and kittens over 6 weeks old. Aloe, awapuhi and chamomile extract are on the list, and no essential oils. Keep the lid shut so they stay wet.

Dander and flakes: Burt's Bees wins

Unscented, with oat kernel extract, honey and aloe, made to lift loose dander between baths. Wipe from the back of the ears to the tail and keep the wipe away from the eyes.

Her whole coat needs a freshen-up: Mighty Meow wins

A no-rinse foam made for cats. Work it into the coat down to the skin, then towel it off. It is fragrance-free and dye-free with three ingredients, and it keeps a senior who grooms less fresh.

Litter feet: earthbath. Dander: Burt's Bees. Whole coat: Mighty Meow foam.

The catch on each

• earthbath: dried litter paste takes a second wipe.
• Burt's Bees: 50 wipes go fast with two cats.
• Mighty Meow: it comes in an 8 fl oz bottle.

Which one to buy

• Litter-box feet, between baths: earthbath.
• Dander on dark furniture: Burt's Bees.
• She hates the tub and the wipes: Mighty Meow foam, towelled off.
• Mess on her whole coat? Skip the wipes and grab the Mighty Meow foam.

All the picks, ranked: cat wipes.