Mike,
I've found, based on extensive research and personal experience, a mop is the most effective way to recover from a carbonated incident such as you describe. Sponges seem like a great method, but leave a sticky residue on both the hand and surface violated. Paper towels, no matter how Brawny, lack the endurance to sufficiently finish the task. Lastly no matter how good an idea it may seem, tissues are the limpwristed pansies of the clean-up world and should only be considered as an absolute last resort.
