Strops do not need to be cleaned very often. Strops will look discolored after you use them, which is normal. It’s time to clean strops when they stop working effectively on your edge. You’ll know they are not working effectively when they no longer stick to your edge as you use them.  You can use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel to clean your Strops. We recommend 91% rubbing alcohol. Spray a decent amount of rubbing alcohol onto your strops, and then wipe them clean with a paper towel. Rubbing alcohol dries very quickly and won’t damage your strops.  After the Strops have been cleaned, reapply stropping compound to them. Keep your Strops clean of contaminates. Always clean off the metal shavings from your edge before you use your Strops and between each Stropping Compound progression. When storing them, don’t let the Strops touch any surfaces or your other stones. You can also use plastic bags. Replacement leather strips are available. They can be attached to your Wicked Edge handles with hot glue.