What to shred?

What to shred? Shred everything containing your personal data that provides information about you. That can be:

• Letters and photos
• Bank statements
• Credit card slips
• Bills
• Purchase receipts
• Cash point receipts

Some shredding machines can shred also CDs and DVDs, floppy disks, postcards, and credit cards.

The security provided by the shredding machine is rated by a DIN Security Level are ranging from 1 to 5, with 1 being the least secure and 5 being the most secure. Level 3 is usually enough for most cases of personal and home usage. The DIN level of each shredder model can be found in the machine specs.

What to do with disposed papers after shredding? Most shredding machines have a waste bin to capture the shredding. There are special polymer-made sacks, which can be inserted into the waste bin for easier emptying of shredder waste.

Maintaining a shredding machine is easy: this is periodical clearance of the cutting heads of excess shredded paper and regular oiling of the shredding machine to ensure the proper movement of the cutting heads. The shredding machines usually have a 2 -years warranty with a 5-years warranty of the cutting heads.