Using these Tritan straight - sided jars is easy. Just open the lid, put your food inside, and close the lid tightly to keep it fresh. When you need to get something from the jar, the wide mouth allows you to scoop easily. Make sure the lid is properly sealed to maintain the air - tight environment. As for cleaning, you can simply place them in the dishwasher. But avoid using abrasive cleaners that could scratch the jar. Also, don't expose the jars to extremely high temperatures outside of normal dishwasher settings to prevent damage.