Top Ways To Shred Without A Paper Shredder
Stuck in a rut and need to get some paper documents shredded at home ASAP? Here are some quick tips.
Shred by hand. This is the most intuitive option, but can be time-consuming and inefficient. Be sure to dispose of the paper into something like a compost bin or in the garbage instead of a recycling bin. This is because very small pieces of paper cannot be processed properly by recycling facilities.
Tip: If you have a small hole-puncher on hand, punch holes exactly where any sensitive text is positioned on the paper!
Use paper-shredding scissors. Yes, there are shears that will do the job quicker than by hand! Consider purchasing a pair online. They are safe, handy, and easy to clean up after.
Burn it. This option is another classic method to rid of your documents. Please burn paper responsibly and avoid creating bonfires in dry climates, which are common during Albertan summers.
Dissolve the paper in water. This may not be as straight-forward as you think! Commercial paper is quite durable and often needs a muriatic acid, also known as hydrochloric acid, to completely disintegrate. However, with a bucket of water and some baking soda, soaking your documents for a couple of hours will suffice. Other household items you may add to the liquid solution include vinegar, boiling hot lemon juice, and even bleach, which does require caution. After soaking, the paper should become a wad of crumbled material as it dries. You can then further shred the paper into smaller pieces by hand.
Become proactive and don’t miss an opportunity to get your confidential documents properly shredded. Email info@merlinshredding.com to book your mobile residential shredding service today! That’s right, we can easily show up and serve your residential communities to make sure that your information stays secure.