Good. I bought this filter because it claimed it was washable. It doesn't say that anywhere on the packaging. Black & Decker will contact and confirm WHAT is washable. THEN I RIGHTLY READ THE MANUAL for the BLACK+DECKER BDH2000PL MAX Lithium Pivot Vacuum Cleaner. Guess what. It says HOW to clean the filter. Good. I like to always have one ready while I clean the other filter. so now i'm ready