We’ve come to that time once again, a time where we look to any messes that have accumulated over winter seasons and declare that they must go. Spring cleaning can be a hassle, but it’s also a relief once its been cleared away. While you’re in cleaning mode, it’s a good time to take a hard look at the growing clutter happening at your desk, be it at home or work.
So why might you want to do this anyways? Well it all comes down to staying on top of any secure information that may have ended up lost in the mess. It happens to all of us. Papers come in and get put to the side on top of one another, and then more come in and it happens again. Sometimes this happens right on the desk’s surface, other times it happens in a drawer as papers get pushed back into their depths.
If you’re vigilant about what is being kept then this probably isn’t a problem for you. However, for the rest of us who aren’t necessarily on top of it all the time, this is a chance to get caught up. Speaking of getting caught up, where do we even start this process?
Getting Caught Up
So depending on how bad the build up is will depend on how long it will take to get it all done. The only way to get caught up is just to dive in and do it. Doing it properly is just as important as doing it to begin with.
By this point you should probably know the types of things you need to be on the look out for in that mass of papers. If not, here’s a quick reminder of some of the items to be on the lookout for:
- Financial information
- Medical records
- Bank & Credit card statements
- Pages with names and address on them
In addition to cleaning up your desk, there are other areas where you may need to have a look at this spring. We won’t go over it all here as you can see our recent article on the subject, but some times we do not realize that an area could be a problem for this sort of thing.
If you need assistance with this sort of clean up, then our experts at SAFESHRED can assist you. Simply contact us and provide the details, and we’re more than happy to lend a hand.
