Using this pot holder is a piece of cake. Just grab it when you need to take something hot out of the oven or move a hot dish around. It'll protect your hands from getting burned. When it comes to cleaning, throw it in the washing machine on a cold cycle with similar colors. Don't use bleach, as it might damage the fabric. After washing, put it in the dryer on a low setting. If it gets a bit wrinkled, you can use a warm iron to smooth it out. But don't dry clean it, as that can also harm the material. Keep in mind that since each product is handmade, there might be some slight differences between pieces.