This Separator Assembly DOES NOT come with the mesh cup. It is just the filter ONLY! If you need the mesh screen you can find it here Filter/Separator Assembly for Select Hand Vacs including Pet Hair Eraser Hand Vac, Series 2390 and AutoMate Hand Vac, Series 2284W. To clean this Filter/Separator Assembly: Turn power OFF and remove the dirt cup. Grasp filter tabs and lift up to remove the washable filter cup from the dirt cup. Grip the filter cup and turn counterclockwise and lift down to remove filter from filter cup. Tap firmly against the inside of a waste container, removing any visible dirt. Replace filter back into the filter cup then turn clockwise to lock into place. Attach filter cup back into the dirt cup and attach to hand vacuum until it snaps securely in place. NOTE: After heavy usage, you may clean the filter and filter cup by washing it gently by hand in warm water and mild dish detergent. Rinse thoroughly and make certain it is completely dry before replacing it. Separator Assembly for Select Hand Vacuum 1614203