[kjc]

I use sterile eye wash or saline solution for the eyes. I wet the area and allow to soak in a bit to soften any goop in the hair. Then I comb it out first with the large spaced teeth of the comb to get any major knots out, the the narrow toothed comb. When they go through the hair easily, I use a flea comb (watch out not to snag any whiskers) which removes a ton of foreign matter. Then I wipe again with the sterile solution, comb again making sure I get down to the skin, and wipe again and then dry it with a cotton ball. If the smell doesn't clear up in a week after 3 or so cleanings, I apply antibiotic ointment for the eyes to the eyes and the skin around the eyes, after each session. Wipes seem to make things worse.