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Dorm room MUST haves
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items I’m currently a junior in college so I have finally figured out what is a must have for college dorms! Including products that have made my room feel like home!!
Sections
4
Make your room comfortable
Saving space
Keeping your room clean
You’re gonna want these
Make your room comfortable
You want to make your room feel comfortable especially your bed!!
Hands down the best mattress topper and worth the money! I’ve had roomates that have had to replace theirs so many times and I haven’t
Sleepyhead® Gel Memory Foam Topper with CoolTech Classic Cover
You’re going to need a comfy pillow and this is perfect and lasts me so long!
Memory Foam Pillows
So much lighter and convenient than an actual headboard! Some schools also don’t allow you to have an actually headboard and this is the next best thing!
Lovote Triangular Headboard Pillow with Side Pockets - Teddy Velvet Fabric, Bed Rest Reading Pillow, Removable & Washable Cover, Daybed Wedge Pillow for Twin Beds, Off-White - Walmart.com
Saving space
Dorms are usually very small and you’re gonna wanna save as much space as possible!!
Saves so much space and so easy to use
Collapsible Laundry Baskets
Love these! Saved so much space because I have way too many clothes!
Mr. Pen Space Saving 24pcs Black Hangers
I have so many clothes and this helped me save space in my closet
Back Of The Door Hooks
My new favorite edition this year saves so much space
Magnetic Shelf For Refrigerator
my favorite purchase! Helps me get in my lofted bed and I can put so much stuff in it to save space!! Colleges also can’t check in your personal storage units ;)
SONGMICS MAZIE 43" Folding Storage Ottoman Bench
Keeping your room clean
These will help keep your room clean because we know all dorms are dirty! These help with the air quality and prevents you from getting sick!
Life saver for bad air quality in the dorms
Air Purifier
Has helped me so much with the dry air and being sick
Small Humidifier
You’re gonna need a minimum one fan! These are easy to take a part and clean! The tall one also feels cooling!
Honeywell Fans - Whole Room and Spot Cooling
Perfect size for your dorm because you won’t be vacuuming everyday
Amazon Basics 2-in-1 Corded Stick Vacuum, Handheld, 3.9 LBS, HEPA Filter
You’re gonna want these
I don’t think you can live in a dorm without these
Don’t trust your dorms water… ever
Water Filter Pitchers
So convenient when you have a lot of laundry and have to carry it up stairs!
Laundry Backpack
The best bags for moving in and out! You’re gonna want more than a few!!
Perfect Bags Every Occasion
Extension chords are a need and more than one! Dorms barely have any outlets and they can be very inconvenient!
6-Outlet Surge Protector with 4' Extension Cord 720J - dealworthy™ White: LED, Circuit Breaker, Grounded
I use this on my bed and it’s so convenient! Don’t have to sleep with my phone by my head and I can keep so much stuff in it! Very helpful when sick!
Jierger Bedside Caddy Hanging Bed Organizer Storage Bag Pocket for Bunk and Hospital Beds, College Dorm Rooms Baby Bed Rails, Camp 4 Pockets - Walmart.com
If you have a communal bathroom these are a need! Prevent foot fungus and differnt kinds of diseases! The ones with holes are the best because they dry much quicker and don’t hold water!
Litfun Shower Shoes for Women Men, Quick Drying Non Slip Bath Slippers, Shower Sandals with Drain Holes, Navy Blue - Walmart.com
MUST HAVE!! This goes over your mattress and prevents bed bugs and you don’t want to sleep on a mattress that over hundreds of people have slept on!
Twin/Twin XL Waterproof Zippered Mattress Protector - Room Essentials™: Hypoallergenic, Polyethylene
Again if you have a communal bathroom this is a need! This one has a bunch of space and drains water!
Bag Mesh Shower Caddy Portable For College Dorm Large Bathroom Tote Bag Durable With 8 Pockets New