General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

What is the best way to clean grime (accumulated muck of ages) from painted woodwork?

Skirtings, architraves and suchlike.

Part of my house has not been in use. I have not been unduly concerned about the grime, since when areas are brought back into use, the surfaces have received sugar soap and abrasive cleaning and repainting. (If not stripping)

However, next week my provider is to install Full Fibre Broadband, and will install runs attached to these skirtings and architraves.

I want the underlying surfaces to be as clean as possible, since I understand the fibre is fragile, and wish to avoid disturbing it when any future work takes place.

Any advice appreciated.