I bought this filter jug as a replacement for an earlier model, we have had BRITA filter jugs for years, and was bitterly disappointed. The flap above the pouring point began to stick after just a few weeks and each time I went to pour water into the kettle, e.g., the water would you everywhere. Lovely mess to clean up. I tried cleaning the the 'hinge points' - to no avail, the water still poured all over. As this was the second time this make of jug has done this to me I have given up with it and bought a different jug altogether - it doesn't have the same problem.