Check this list to make sure you have the essentials to make moving in to your college dorm ten times easier!
Great to cart back and forth for dorm to bathrooms, plastic will dry easier and is less likey to mold than mesh!!!
Plastic Shower Caddy
Full length mirror is a must, doesn't take up any space if you get one that hangs from the back of your door.
Over Door Full Length Mirror
Body pillow INSTEAD OF HEADBOARD! Some headboards are not allowed in dorms and will also take up lots of space. A cute body pillow will work just as well and is more versatile (and cheaper).
Body Pillow
Perfect to make dorm beds more comfortable.
Twin Xl Mattress Topper
Small and lightweight, will come super in handy ESPECIALLY if you have a carpet (they get dirty so fast). This one also disconnects to a small handheld vacuum. I guarantee at least one person will ask to borrow it.
FeatherWeight™ Lightweight Stick Vacuum 2033
This is a need for communal showers. Cheap and do the job well.
Shower Shoes
Any closet organizers that give you more space are lifesavers to optimize the tiny closet space you have.
Hanging Closet Organizer
Any sort of small drawers are great for extra storage and can usually fit nicely under a dorm bed to keep things out of the way.
Drawer Storage - Plastic - Storage Containers
To keep medicine/first aid things. You WILL end up needing some advil or cough medicine once sick season begins!
Medicine Bags
Box fans will do the job better than any widow fan to really cool off your room. The rooms can get soooo hot during the beginning of the semester.
Box Fans in Fans - Walmart.com
This will prevent you from running out of outlet space. There's often now enough outlets to begin with, also they are not in ideal places. power strip WITH SURGE PROTECTOR is the way to go.
Power Strips
Will stop dorm air from getting stuffy. Can also help prevent sickness among roomates.
Air Purifier
You will be surprised at how many people ask to borrow scissors. You might not think you need them but trust me they are good to have around!
Scissors & Scotch
You will appreciate the soft lighting instead of having the dorm light on all the time!!
Fairy Lights
These bags are great for moving in/out of the dorm (especially for clothes). After use they fold up perfectly and can be tucked away!
Heavy Duty XL Blue Moving Storage Bags
A NEED for going in between dorm room and bathrooms!!! Also so comfortable for lounging around.
