Ohhh, you would be hamstrung and hung for riding on muddy trails here in Boise

Invest in a a good set of brushes, they work great for getting the big chunks off. I wouldn't ever use a screw driver for fear of scratching my bike.

this one MSRP's for about $25 Click image for larger version. 

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