This filter is not as well made as the one that came with the original vacuum cleaner. I bought this replacement because it wasn't a fake brand. Well, after using it once, sand and dirt went right through the filter and into the engine. That's not normal. I originally bought a vacuum cleaner to clean the filter for my dryer. I can't stand fluff flying all over the place lol. So if I just use this filter for that, it works great. Small items are crafted through holes that snap into place.