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Your door trim and baseboards are subject to a lot of abuse.  Vacuums like to leave black marks, feet like to kick them, groceries like to bang against and dent them, etc.  After a while, they start looking weathered and need some attention.  Luckily, it is possible to rejuvenate them with a little time and effort.

You will want to start by dusting off the loose dirt that collects on the top edge of the trim.  A soft bristled brush of any kind works well for this. Then you can wipe off some of the dirt and marks with a mild soap and water solution on a soft towel or cloth.  

Of course, many scuffs will not come off with the soap and water solution.  When this happens, the only resolution is to prepare and paint over these scuffs.  Use a medium grit sandpaper to lightly sand any affected areas.  This will help with paint adhesion and durability.  It also reduces the chance for paint runs and sags.  Depending on how confident you are in your steady hand, you may want to use masking tape and possibly masking paper to ensure you do not accidentally get the paint from the baseboard/trim on the adjacent surface (unless sheen and color are the same).  Remember that the tape is only an aide as paint may find its way under it .  If the marks/scuffs are very dark it will likely take at least two coats of paint to cover them completely.  

After you have dusted, wiped, prepared, and painted, your baseboard will look as good as new!!