So many people refuse to even do the basic amount of training of their pets. If you dont want them somewhere teach them not to go there.
I do not let my two cats on the counter or in the bedroom. They rarely get full baths, as it's a nightmare. They do however get brushed\combed multiple times a day. The brother loves them so much he will bring the brush and comb to me, then lay down next to them.
If it is very hard to bath your cats I recommend wet wipes for cats. Mine seem to tolerate them much more. Try to get unscented, as mine hated anything with any fragrances in them.