Using your Vietri Old St. Nick Small Oval Platter is easy! You can use it to serve food at your holiday gatherings or just display it as a festive decoration. When it comes to cleaning, it's dishwasher safe. But remember to use a non - fragrant, non - citrus, non - abrasive detergent. Choose the air dry cycle or econo heat if your dishwasher has it. Don't overload the dishwasher and try to space out the dishes so they don't touch each other during the high - pressure part of the wash. After washing, make sure to dry the platter completely before putting it away. This will help keep the beautiful hand - painted design looking great for a long time.