Shredders
Shredders are a necessity these days since there is so much fraud and identity theft abounding. The papers you throw in your garbage could provide someone with the means to steal your identity and cause you problems that could take years to clear. It is much safer to invest in a shredder and get rid of all important papers that have any personal information than to take a chance on the wrong person getting their hands on them.
Fellowes Shredmate Paper Shredder
This is a great little shredder with a four sheet capacity at a time. You can get rid of all personal papers that you do not want to throw in the garbage. This eliminates the need to burn everything that you want to throw away. After all, if you did not clean out these papers once in awhile, you probably would not be able to get in your home. This shredder has a mechanical auto start. A bin to catch the tiniest particles and keep them off the floor will help you to get rid of the items it has shredded once and for all.
Fellowes Intellishred SB-89Ci
This is a little larger shredder than the Shredmate. However, this size is a better size for shredding more paper, as it will shred 15 per feed. This shredder also has a jam proof system that measures the paper as it is being fed through to make sure the all the paper gets shredded. It will shred staples, Cds, and even shreds credit cards.
A new technology that is wonderful for sensing if your hands are too close to the opening for the paper shuts the shredder off. This stops it from taking in anything else so there is no chance of getting your fingers shredded accidentally. A large 7 ½ gallon container for catching all your paper shreds and it also has casters so you do not have to lift it. Simply roll it to where you are going to dump your paper. A 2 year warranty is available on the Fellowes Intellishred.
Accessories
Lubrication Sheets for Shredders
Do not forget that your shredder must be lubricated occasionally to keep it in top running order. The lubrication sheets will make sure each blade gets the right amount of lubrication that it needs. You can eliminate the need to touch anything.
This feeds right into the shredder like a piece of paper. No problems with oil dripping all over the floor or you so you will like the convenience these sheets offer. Most manufacturers of paper shredders say the machines should be oiled on a monthly basis. This keeps them in peak condition for the job they perform
Shredder Scissors
Here is an item that I will bet you have not heard of before. The shredder scissors. They will quickly shred any papers that you want to shred. Bank statements, receipts for your credit cards, any type of document or paper that you want to shred can be done with these scissors. They may not be as quick as a paper shredder but they work and if you only occasionally shred anything, this might be the right choice.
They are great for junk mail. Simply shred it up using the five stainless steel blades these scissors have and throw it away. The handles are ergonomic so they are comfortable on your hands. The paper you shred can be as small as you want. These would be perfect for the home office or even for the kids away at college.
