Grubby Stair Bannister

[persianpeach]

If I use anti bacterial wipes to clean it (which seems to be the only thing strong enough to remove the grime?!) I end up with mega sticky woodwork that attracts more bloody grime!!! Seriously this is minor I know but it’s driving me insane!!
If I use hot soapy water I end up taking the satinwood off the bannister.
HELP!! What does everyone else do??

[JT05]

It sounds like the paintwork wasn’t properly prepared before painting. It shouldn’t be sticky or lift when cleaned.

[Mum2jenny]

Bannister may have been waxed originally, hence it's hard to clean now.

[GoingRogue]

I have this problem! Shiny white paint, on windowsill too, and there are marks all over it that won't come off

[hugoagogo]

Magic sponge thingy dampened with plain water.

[wonkylegs]

I do mine with magic sponge and water, apparently cheap white bread works just as well although I've never tried it.

[bonzo77]

I do ours with baby wipes. If we get them repainted I think we’ll strip them varnish, certainly the handrails if not the spindles too. Dirt won’t show so much then.

[secondhoneymoon]

If the wipes remove the dirt, have you tried a soft cloth dampened with water to take away the stickiness?