| Admit it! Your home has plenty of waste paper from | | | | shredded paper compresses better thus you don't |
| newspapers, kid's homework, junk mails, magazines, | | | | need frequent emptying of the basket. However a |
| etc. Add up those personal documents and papers | | | | drawback of this paper shredder is that it may require |
| and the pile grows even more. Some people, to | | | | more maintenance and it generally costs more. |
| manage their pile of papers and for some security | | | | Volume/Capacity - This is an important factor to |
| reasons, they resort to paper shredders. They choose | | | | consider. The volume and capacity of the home |
| to shred much of the paper for easy disposal as well | | | | shredder should ideally meet your needs. For low |
| as to ensure that some private files or documents are | | | | volume users, home shredders engineered for 100-150 |
| not exposed. A shredder is a good option for personal | | | | sheets per day is good. On the other hand, for higher |
| and home use. However, you must understand that | | | | volume users, look beyond personal shredders. You |
| not all home paper shredders are equal. Thus, before | | | | might want a heavy duty or commercial shredder. |
| you even think about buying one, be sure to take into | | | | Throat - When buying a shredder, take a careful |
| account some smart buying tips. It is important that you | | | | look at the opening where you feed the paper into the |
| settle with paper shredders that have the best | | | | shredder. It should be large enough to accommodate |
| balance of price, features, and of course performance. | | | | the paper size or the type of paper you usually shred. |
| So here are some things that you should look for in | | | | Basically an 8.5 or 9 inch throat can handle in folded |
| home paper shredders: | | | | letter size very nicely and neatly. Smaller throat size |
| Strip Cut - This is also called as the straight-cut or | | | | would require folding the paper but in cases of ATMs |
| spaghetti-cut shredders. It cuts the paper into long thin | | | | or credit cards, this is perfect. |
| strips. This generally handles huge volume of paper | | | | Additional Features - Everyone wants a bonus |
| with very minimal maintenance requirements. The | | | | right? So when shopping for shredders, make sure to |
| shred size varies from 1/8 to 1/2 inch. Thinner strips of | | | | look at its added features like an automatic start/stop, |
| paper offer best security as well as the strips don't | | | | a light or buzzer to indicate paper jams, a full shredder |
| compress so you will need a larger basket or more | | | | basket or a reverse feed that helps to clear out paper |
| frequent emptying. | | | | jams. |
| Cross Cut - This type of home shredders also | | | | Considering the above things when buying home paper |
| offer ample security as it cuts the paper vertically and | | | | shredders, you sure will get the best value that will fit |
| horizontally, producing confetti like pieces. The | | | | your budget as well as your paper shredding needs. |