Helping Hand is completely portable. It folds in half making it easy and convenient to carry with you anywhere or store in a drqwer or suitecase. Its patented self-locking hinge design is virtuall y unbreakable and is easy to operate with just one hand ...a flick of the wrist to open.. a push of the thumb to close The pads have a patented and uniques self-adhering/non adhesive back which is on the of most important features You and peel them off, wash them towel blot dry and reqpply immediately