Spring Office Cleaning and Fellowes Make a Great Team

Springtime is approaching fast, and while we tend to focus on getting the house ready after being closed up all winter, let us not for get the home office could use a bit of spring cleaning too!

A lot of us let papers pile up because they may contain important information and we don't want to throw them away, because sensitive information could land in the hands of identity thieves.

One way to thwart unknown prying hands and eyes is to use a Fellowes P-12C paper shredder. It is a durable, innovative, affordable machine which provides high-security and is safe for family environments.

The P-12C features Cross-Cut technology, which destroys a single sheet of paper into nearly399 particles and has patented SafeSense technology, which disables the shredder when it senses hands or large pets come too close to the paper opening.

The P-12C can also rapidly shred staples, credit cards and paper clips. Its slim profile design allows the P-12C to fit in any office environment, including under desks or in kitchens and other rooms.

Right now you can pick one up at at Target Stores nationwide for the suggested retail price of $89.99.

The Identity Theft Resource Center Top 5 spring home office cleaning the tip recommendations:

Begin with the Basics: Sort through the piles of paperwork on your desk and in your office drawers. Place them into two categories: ‘save’ and ‘shred.’

Proper Storage: Organize the "save" pile into labeled folders and be sure to put anything confidential into a fire-proof lock box. The "shred" pile should be properly disposed of with aCross-Cut shredder, such as a Fellowes P-12C.

Cross-Cut technology is an important feature for a shredder because it provides high security, destroying confidential information into unidentifiable pieces. Equally important are enhanced safety features, such as Fellowes' SafeSense technology, which shuts the machine down when hands come too close to the paper opening, which is so important if you have children.

Get a Digital Makeover: Refresh your home office computer by deleting files you no longer use and backing-up important data onto an external hard drive. Clean out your inbox andchange all passwords. Refreshing your computer is a good practice to follow throughout the year as well.

Make Life Easier: Plan ahead by purchasing organizational tools for your desk, such as computer risers or file folder holders. This will help clear clutter from your desk top while keeping things within arms reach.

Freshen Up: Get rid of dust and germs that easily build up on office equipment such as keyboards, telephones and cabinets. You'll feel instantly more productive with a clean workspace.

** I am currently a member of One2One Network in conjunction with Fellowes, all opinions are mine and expressed freely.