This was a replacement cup for my Hoover Linx vacuum which has served me well for a number of years. These cups do what they're supposed to do, but I've found that when it's time to empty them, sometimes the cup's clasp gets stuck and I have to open it. I'm not overly enthusiastic about working with brittle plastic, but that's okay. You just have to be careful. I broke off my last cup by tapping the side and trying to dislodge excess debris.