1. I have some old strops with linen that is pretty clean but hard as a rock. Do you guys suggest having the linen dry-cleaned or something? How to soften it up and clean it?


2. I used neats foot oil on my horse hide strop, and now it leaves behind a residue whenever I use it. I oiled it a week ago, but it still has a dark color.
Is it ruined?

Any help appreciated.