hey caitlin, i just saw your question! sorry! yeah i hold it in my hand usually to keep it upright/at the right angle or sometimes i just set it on the table/desk that i sit at to do vest, nebs etc. i've never had a problem unless i stop paying attention and accidentally drop it, which has happened <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
also you have to be sure to rinse the aerosol head immediately after to use it with HTS because the salt clogs it up pretty bad if you let it sit and dry in there....good luck!