You can burn your incense by placing it inside the provided metal cup or dish, or by placing it directly onto the hot plate. A residue may be left behind if the resin needs a lot of heat. Always wait for the dish, or hot plate, to cool. All you need to do then is wipe it with a damp cloth. It’s that easy! If you don’t wish to mark the hotplate in any way, then place a small piece of foil over it. The resin will still burn but is sitting on the foil, which can then be disposed of. See our article on cleaning incense burners for more information.