
Your overworked paper shredder has come down with a bout of "the jams" from all those bills, bank statements and personal documents. Get it running smoothly again by squirting baby oil onto a piece of printer paper. Allow it to soak in, then shred. Repeat with a second sheet. As the oil-drenched paper passes through the mechanism, it will lubricate the shredder's grooves, preventing future files from getting stuck. Plus, this tactic will extend the life of your trusty appliance.
Source: April 20, 2009 First Magazine