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Staples - 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Multi-Media Shredder - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(69 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 69 reviews
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Staples - 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Multi-Media Shredder - Black
Customer Rating
5
Durable
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: N.W.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My impression of this shedder is very positive! I love the size of it it’s compact making it easy to put under my office desk not taking up much space at all! It’s heavy making it durable and not easy to knock over! The waste drawer is a good size to shred multiple things without having to dump it out all the time! It was easily able to shred up thick cardboard and even credit cards! Definitely a good shredder to have!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great Shredder
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: C.C.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great shredder. Perfect size for at home as it doesn't take up much space. We don't shred too often so this is perfect for us to use at home. Easy to use and the container is a good size and easy to empty when needed. The shred size is small too so I feel like it does the job. Would recommend.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Grown Up Power in a Baby Shredder
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: Torres1856
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have you ever felt like your life was a mess of papers bills receipts and junk mail? Have you ever wished you could just shred it all and start fresh? Well that's exactly what I did with the help of the Staples Mailmate 12-sheet Micro-Cut Shredder. Okay so my life isn’t that dramatic but I do like to shred things due to past identity theft issues and credit card theft. This shredder is micro but you couldn’t tell based on how effective it was with paper credit cards and dare I say. . .even paper clips. I already have a large shedder that takes quite a bit of square footage in my wife’s office so we were pleasantly surprised by the following features: a compact design a large bin capacity 8-minute run time and a 12-sheet maximum that can handle staples and small paper clips. When the shredder arrived I was eager to test it out. I plugged it in and was amazed by how fast and quiet it was as it shredded through my papers like butter. It is faster than our current shredder twice its size and didn't jam or overheat with items like staples and paper clips. It could just be me and not reading directions previously on other shredders I killed but the directions were quite clear on this box. The 8-minute run time and cool time of 45 minutes along with the warning lights will help me maximize the life of this shredder. It says “micro” right in the name and for a shredder it certainly is tiny as it looked like the size of some of the papers I was shredding. Even for the size it has a very large basket but will still require it to be emptied several times for large jobs however the bin capacity should be plenty for a normal person or family. I think the only downsides are its weight and that I couldn’t find bags lying around to fit in the bin as I try to avoid transferring the shredded materials to separate trash bags. This thing is HEAVY and possibly weighs as much or more than our other shredder but to me it seems more like a well-made product than an inconvenience. I would also suggest finding a corner of a table (we used the kitchen island) rather than the floor because it wouldn’t be ergonomic due to the small stature. The size power quality and safety features has us getting rid of our old shredder. While this is small enough to keep on the corner of a large desk it is more convenient for us to store it in the garage and bring it out when needed to free up space in the office. One of the biggest selling points is the location of the shred teeth and they are deep compared to our past shredders that are right on top of the unit. This gives us a since of security as we have 3 small children under the age of 4 and all seem to be attracted to the shredder for some reason. While we generally have our shredder unplugged until needed I would feel comfortable keeping this one on and walking away while the children were present.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Essential Tool For Safeguarding Privacy
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: RWRW62
from Canton
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Staples Mail Mate 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder is a great addition to my home office. Its micro-cut technology ensures that sensitive information is thoroughly destroyed giving me peace of mind. With a 12-sheet capacity it's the perfect size for my needs. I love the compact design of the Micro-Cut Shredder as I can have it on my desk and conveniently shred sensitive documents. I was pleased to find out that it can also shred credit cards paper clips and staples effortlessly. Setup was easy and the bin is very easy to clean. Overall the Staples Mail Mate 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder has been reliable efficient and an essential tool for safeguarding our privacy. I highly recommend it!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Great shredder for home office
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: KB
from Jackson
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was a little skeptical of this shredder before it arrived unsure whether it could meet my home office needs but it overdelivered! I could put full folded pieces of mail in there and they were easily shredded. Old credit cards and insurance cards? No problem at all! This shredder outperformed my older one by so much that it was easy to move this one into its place. It’s smaller and more compact than my last one but more than gets the job done. Other benefits: - the bin had good capacity despite it being smaller than my previous shredder. - it was quieter than my previous shredder - shreds pretty quickly
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Perfect shredder for home or small office use
on May 22, 2024
Posted by: saffron
from San Jose
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This little shredder is great and perfect for my home needs. I love that the bin removes from the side for easy emptying (my old one you had to take the shredder mechanism off of the top of the bin and it was heavy and cumbersome). As the parent to a toddler I also love how deeply the shredder blades are buried under the top housing. Obviously still be super careful and we leave it unplugged when not in use but the blade is much further for fingers reach on this model than our old shredder. The shredding is much more secure and shreds into tiny bits. It's also quieter than my old shredder. PSA - look up the shredded paper recycling guidelines for your local area. Sometimes shredded paper is not recyclable at all and other times there are special local instructions. Shredded paper can jam the recycling sorters!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Easy and Efficient
on May 22, 2024
Posted by: K.V.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This shredder is great! It allows you to shred multiple pages at once without any issues which is great in an office setting or for someone who works from home (like me). It was very efficient and easy to use! Just plug it in and you’re good to go! I kept this shredder right by my desk for easy access which was perfect! It was a little noisy but not anymore than any other shredder.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Perfect home office shredder
on May 22, 2024
Posted by: onthegomom
from Sunnyvale
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am thoroughly impressed with my Staples shredder. It efficiently chomped through everything I fed it (credit cards documents etc) without any issues making it a highly reliable tool for my needs. The bin capacity is perfect for my usage and the shred size is ideal for minimizing space in our recycling bin on a weekly basis. I keep this shredder in our home office and it fits perfectly in the space. It’s super easy to use with intuitive controls that made the setup and operation a breeze. The noise level is totally acceptable and not disruptive at all which is a big plus when working from home. The only downside is the lack of protection for children fingers. A safety flap or lock would be an incredible addition in a future version. Overall this shredder is a fantastic addition to our home office combining efficiency ease of use and reasonable noise levels. Highly recommended with just a slight need for improved safety features.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples