I get sick of shredding so sometimes I put papers in the sink with hot soapy water and let them soak while I do other things. When I come back to them, they are easy to tear and mix into tight balls. When dry, these balls will be impossible to break apart for any information.
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Great idea! I am sure the paper balls could be used in other ways.... i.e. in the bottom of flower pots for drainage.
Yep. They can be used for campfire starters, too.
What a wonderful frugal way to rid myself of reams of "important paperwork". Have been considering taking those papers to Staples to shred, they charge by the pound, so this is a better idea.
Just thought of another use for the dried paper balls. Use them in your fire place or outside barbecue pit for kindling or fire starters.
I soak mine in a bucket of clorox and sometimes toss the wet paper down the toilet that had my social on it. I get tired of them sending mail with my social on it. I now will use a bucket o hot soapy water and just discard the ball. Thanks.
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