What should I use to clean an old oil painting?

I totally agree with one participant. Do not try to clean it yourself. Take it to a specialist. Perhaps an arts dealer. Locate an Art Historian at a nearby college or university to have a look at it. For God's sake don't cha watch the travailing antique show. Seriously I just would bite the bullet and take it to a professional with in depth knowledge on the subject.

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A mild dish liquid soap and warm water lightly dampen a soft sponge in the solution and DO NOT SCRUB takes time and light pressure but will remove the grime - after cleaning wait three days to reseal. ---- forgot to mention;

REMOVE FROM FRAME PRIOR TO CLEANING AND DO NOT CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE CANVAS

not knowing the type of frame, recommend taking it to a frame shop

Don't do it yourself. You could ruin it. If it is valuable to you go to an antique shop or art gallery and they should be able to refer you to professionals who specialize in cleaning old paintings. It is a very skilled job, not one for the ordinary person to take on.

Agree with #2. DON'T!

Have a professional company do it, or you'll likely ruin it. Who painted it? What kind of paint? All that makes a big difference on what you would use.

they could be varnished and could freshen up ok,you have been given specialized cleaners for oils or yo ought to attempt some luke heat water with slightly drop of washing liquid in it,attempt slightly with a cotton bud first,on the back in case you could(if its on stretcher bars you should be fortunate and have small bits of the portray on the aspects),be careful and affected person and in the experience that your uncertain pass to a professional,good success

No you can't do that... oil painting is forever and ever... once you've made it you can't never change it...

But that's the great things from oil paintings.

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white spirit, acetone and parrafin should do the trick

Don't. Take it to a specialist. Please do not do it yourself. Nothing is really safe that is available to you.