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the BEST college dorm essentials YOU NEED
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items Are you moving into college and struggling with what to bring? Here's a list of all the essential items to live in a college dorm!
I have one of these in my dorm; it is the BEST for storage next to your bed, bathroom, etc. It is so helpful to keep things organized!
3 Tier Utility Cart White - Brightroom™: Portable Rolling Storage with Wheels, Universal Organization, No Assembly Required
I have this exact mirror in my dorm room, and it is the perfect full-length mirror for checking out my outfit before heading to class! It comes with detachable hooks so, you can either hang it up over the door or lean it up against the wall. The hooks didn't fit my door and I had no extra wall space, so what did I do in this situation? I used Command strips and stuck it to my door! The mirror is not heavy at all and fits perfect on the door!
14.81" x 50.75" Over the Door Mirror White - Room Essentials™: Glossy Finish, Full Body Hanging, No Tools Assembly
These are ESSENTIAL for hanging things up in your dorm. I have used these to hang up a big bulletin board with pictures, a canvas painting, and even stringed lights! You can also just use the strips alone like I did for sticking things onto the wall that don't need the hooks!
Command 6 Hooks 12 Strips Small Sized UtilityDecorative Hooks Value Pack White: Adhesive Wall Hooks, 1 lb Capacity
This is PERFECT for hanging up pictures of friends and family. I have a similar size to this one, and it is perfect. I have lots of 4x6 printed pictures on it, and it is a quick and easy decoration for your dorm! When you are missing your loved ones, you can have photos of them nearby to feel closer to them. Bulletin boards can also be really helpful for keeping track of notes for classes and any other important papers.
U Brands 23"x35" Birch Wood Frame Bulletin Board
Most desk chairs in college dorms are very uncomfortable, so having one of these seat cushions can come in handy during a long study period or when doing homework!
Fufafayo Black of Friday of Deals Sofa Foam Seat Cushion Soft Bar Stool Pad Computer Office Chair Seat Cushion - Walmart.com
This is so important to have in your dorm, because you don't even realize how many things you need to plug in until you get there. It is also great because it doesn't take up any space. You can put it on the floor, or what I do is put it in the storage cart next to my bed so that all of my chargers are close!
Philips 6-Outlet Surge Protector with 2ft Extension Cord, White
Vacuums are essential to have in your dorm to keep your floor clean, especially if you are bringing rugs for your dorm! You don't realize how fast dust and crumbs build up and it is important to live in a clean environment!
BISSELL Featherweight Lightweight Stick Vacuum - 2033M: Bagless, Electric, Multi-Surface, Washable Filter, 15ft Cord
These Swiffers are so easy to use and are very helpful. It is important to live in a clean environment, and keeping a clean floor is great. They are also great because they can get to hard to reach areas.
Swiffer Power Mop Multi-Surface Mop Kit for Floor Cleaning
This is a great product to have in your dorm because dorms tend to be humid and stuffy. I have an air purifier in my dorm, and it is super easy to use and keeps the air feeling fresh and clean.
MORENTO Air Purifiers for Bedroom for Smoke, Small Air Purifier with Sleep Mode, HY1800, White, 1 Pack
These are AMAZING for storage under your bed! In a dorm room there may not be a lot of space for storage, but under your bed is the perfect spot for extra storage room and these drawers are the perfect fit.
3 Drawer Wide Tower Light Gray - Brightroom™
This is the BEST for keeping your shoes organized! Instead of keeping your shoes by the door or on the floor, this shoe rack helps keep everything nice and neat!
Dormitory Shoe Rack Easy Storage Bed Storage Artifact Multi-layer Household Table Bottom Small Narrow Shoe Cabinet Christmas Decorations for Home On Sale Clearance 2024 - Walmart.com
A medium-sized trash can in your dorm is much better than a small one. The small ones are inconvenient because you have to take the trash out so much more than you would need to if you had a medium-sized one. I have a medium-sized trash can in my room and I love it because it holds so much and I only need to take it out 2-3 times a week! Plus you can just stick it right in the corner of your room so it doesn't get in the way. I do recommend getting one with a lid though, just so the trash doesn't get smelly.
11gal Slim Step Trash Can - Brightroom™: White Pedal-Operated Lid, Textured Indoor Kitchen Trashcan, 11 Gallon Capacity
This is the BEST hamper to have in your dorm. That's because of the wheels and the lid. You don't want your dirty clothes on a display for anyone coming into your room, that's why having a lid to cover it is great. The wheels are AMAZING because laundry can get heavy especially when carrying it up and down the stairs. It is so much easier to transport than a hamper without wheels!
Sterilite Ultra™ Wheeled Hamper Plastic Adult, White
This is seriously the best laundry basket a college student can have in their dorms. I have one of these in my dorms, and it is so convenient for me when I do my laundry. When I'm not doing my laundry, it collapses easily and I store it perfectly under my bed until I use it again! You don't want a laundry basket to just sit there and take up space. That's why the collapsable laundry basket is the best for you!
SAMMART 19L (5 gallon) Collapsible Laundry Basket with Holes (White/Grey)