Using this personalized coffee mug is easy. Just pour your favorite hot or cold beverage into it and enjoy. When it comes to cleaning, you can either wash it by hand or put it in the dishwasher as it's dishwasher - safe. You can also use the microwave to heat up your drink if needed. As for maintenance, avoid dropping or hitting the mug hard as it's made of ceramic and can break. Also, try not to scratch the surface to keep the printed graphics looking great. Since it's printed in the USA with copyrighted artwork, respect the copyright and don't try to reproduce the design.