Don’t worry, this happens all the time over the years… And unless the mesh is damaged, you might not need a new filter and can save some ca$h if you follow one of these easy tricks: Simply lay your filters flat on the basket of your dishwasher (without any other dishes) and set your dishwasher to the hottest cycle (Intensive or Pots) and let it run with your usual tablet/powder or just put it in the sink and pour one or two kettles of boiling water with a bit of detergent. You’ll be surprised how easily they’ll come out clean, no need to brush, just let it dry before use, enjoy!