How often should I use these on my shredder?
1995651
It really depends on how often and how much you shred. I shred only about 50-100 sheets per week. However, I have used two of the sheets and am very pleased at the ease and convenience. I tried the bottled oil at first and found it to be a little messy having to wipe off excess. The sheets are well worth the money and I highly recommend to purchase. You won't regret it. Hope this helps.
1995652
Every time you empty it. Run it backwards for a ten second count after you run one through.
1995653
Hello Ann! My personal rule of thumb is after about a thousand sheets of paper have beed shreded or every 6 months... which ever comes first. Thats what has worked for me. These oil sheets are great and circumvent a mess every time you need to lubricate your machine. Have a great day! Ed
1995654
I really don't know, I would imagine it depends on how much you use the shredder. I use a sheet once every three months or so.
1995655
I try to use one after I have shredded about a reem's worth of paper. Your shredder directions may have a guide to tell you how often to clean it. I don't know of any standard recommended frequency.
1995656
I use these when the shredder starts to get bogged down. I feel they have prolonged the life of my printer
1995657
Company recommends after every use. I do massive shredding, so I've been using it about every 1500 sheets. If you shred on occasional basis and the shredder sits for a long term between uses, then use the product before storing.
957392
I suppose It depends on the amount of usage. But I have had mine since November 13. Used moderately but not heavily. A couple times a week for 30 min to 1 hour each time. I like them. If I could afford the $40 a piece ones I would get those over these any day. But for the money they do what I need them to so and so far no sign of wear.
1037778
I have not done that but my son suggested I buy treated sheets that are fed through the shredder. He believes that is sufficient. I should probably make sure that is sufficient!
783348
I use one about every 2 weeks. If you keep them clean they last a long time
1150189
I believe they're necessary for air filtration and keeping dirt out of the motor. They surely get very dirty after just one or two uses but wash out very easily. You shouldn't return them to the vac wet, so more than one makes it easy to use the appliance while one is drying.
701325
They last a long time if you are careful - I only replaced my last one because I pushed on one corner too hard, bending it and stopping sand paper sticking properly. Would have been a few years old.
710010
I've had my shredder for a year now and use it fairly consistently. Have only oiled it once just because I thought I should because of frequent use. It was quick and easy. Good advice from other commenter about oiling every bin load or two.
2112373
you can air dry them butthat is not practical when you need them. So i put them on the fluff cycle of my dryer, very low heat and they ere redy in about 20 minutes most of the time. maybe 4 at a time in there. I cannot say enough about how valuable these are for every day use. My litter is off to their new homes, I kept one, 3 months old now. I use one as a safety net in his crate over the little carpet in there but thankfully no accidents. But i have a senior (15 years) and at night he might have an accident. works great for him too.
1075528
I do one sheet at a time so as to not jam up the shredder. that worked for me.
1508811
I use them approximately every three months. I have also used one of them about once a month to keep teeth whiter.
1925683
You can use them at anytime, because moisture is what causes them to dissolve, just keep them sealed in their container when you are using them and keep them away from moisture. I HAVE SOME THAT ARE AT LEAST A YEAR OLD AND ARE READY TO USE.
1207302
No. Aleratec Shredder Lubricant Sheets use the right amount of lubricant to the blades of your paper shredder every time optimizing the shredder performance. They are easy to use, no mess just feed it into your shredder as you would a piece of paper. Thanks, Aleratec
379704
Yes, I actually use a 50/50 mix of paper that I shredded with my electric shredder and tree trimmings that I ran through my chipper. Just mix it in a large trashcan with lots of water and let it sit for at least a week.
554658
I use an office depot shredder lubricant I bought about two shredders ago and still have most of that bottle left because I only use it VERY occasionally. I just run a line of it across a sheet of paper and run it through. I must admit it sounds smoother after that. Probably should use it more often, but I forget until it sounds a bit ragged.
474986
As long as it's light. The paper shredder oil isn't that expensive and is just a very light oil, like air tool or gun oil.
1919324
All what I've read is that one should use it after doing a lot of shredding. I use it every time I fill bin twice. Mainly you just want to make sure to keep it maintained.
1843438
The only thing that I have for this shredder and other shredders I've had, are lubricating/cleaning sheets that you run through the shredder. I've always one sheet and have done it about once a month but if you do a lot of shredding you may want to do this more often. This just keeps the unit running smoothly.