When the bike is sloppy, post-ride...before the crap has a chance to dry...I douse the bike (outside) with a bucket of hot water....concentrating on the brakes and derailleurs, and chain. I wipe it down when and where needed. Then re-lube the chain and cogs to displace the water and hopefully prevent rust. I put it in the garage to dry. AND...I set it to dry in a slightly different position every time so that the water doesn't sit in the same place on the frame/components every time.
Dan