Freedom Dinnerware sticks solidly to any smooth table or work surface. It is virtually impossible to lift or move the plate or bowl. Each dinnerware item screws onto the pad (like a jam-jar lid) and the dinnerware can be washed in a dishwasher (top shelf), while the non skid, no spill vacuum pad can be simply washed and dried by hand.

To remove the non skid, no spill vacuum pad simply lift up any corner to release the vacuum. The vacuum pad can now be removed or repositioned.

The plates and bowls can be microwaved, but the bases can't, so the recommended safest procedure is to heat food in the microwave and then transfer to the Freedom Dinnerware.