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Dorm Room Essentials
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Ciara Reinfeld
College packing is a hard time. Let me help you with that. This list is complex with easy to forget essentials in day-to-day life.
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Some people might say to get the mesh ones….but this one is easier to transport as it is not as flimsy and dries faster!
Plastic Shower Caddy
Removes moisture in tight spaces, such as dorms, preventing mold
DampRid
Any type of shower shoe is essential when using communal showers
Shower Shoes
Something no one ever thinks about but regrets when you don’t have it
Scissors
Air purifier goes hand in hand with the Damprid. Helps fight mold that may otherwise cause sickness
The 8 Best Air Purifiers of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter
Must need, a SURGE PROTECTOR power strip.
Surge Protector Power Strip
Extension cord especially if you are planning to loft your bed
White - Extension Cords
For loft beds you’re going to want to put your stuff somewhere
Attachable Bedside Table
You don’t need a big fancy fan. One such as this will work just fine
Bedside Fan
Any sort of mattress topper is a life changer
Down Alternative & Gel Memory Foam Mattress Toppers | Lucid©
Always forget until it’s too late!
Save On Plastic Hangers At Wholesale Prices
You will miss it if you don’t have one
The Best Umbrella | Wind Resistant Umbrellas | Best Travel Umbrellas
Walking around campus you do not want to be soaked
Raincoat
You will need a hand held vacuum to clean up messes
Best Handheld Vacuums
Many dorms come with a trash can but one with a lid keeps the smell inside
Small Trash Can With Lid
Not going to want to do dishes
Paper Plates - Walmart.com
again, not going to want to do dishes
Plastic Utensils in Disposable Tableware(1000+)
Little mirror to have in room
Best Compact & Travel Mirrors
A robe to walk back from communal bathroom
Bath and Lounge Robes
Keeps frizz to a low and keeps hair healthy
Microfiber Towels For Hair
Will want for storage and extra seating
Unique Ottoman
Get this instead of a headboard trust
Reading & Bed Rest Pillows
Always essential
Nail Clippers
Creates more floor space
Hanging Shoe Organizers
Always needed for easy clean-up
Clorox™ Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes | Scented
You’ll want your own towels and multiple so laundry doesn’t have to be done as frequently
Bath Towel Bundles
Never know when you’ll need it
Ziploc
Some washers have a hard time with laundry pods
Laundry Detergent Sheets - Expert Tested and Reviewed
Gets stains out of clothes so well
Best Laundry Stain Removers
Bandaids and things such as burn cream are always good to have on hand
First Aid Kit | Official Site
Never know when something will be ripped
Mini Sewing Kit
Great for storage especially things such as snacks or other essentials
Pipishell 3 Tier Mesh Rolling Utility Cart
You’ll want your own hand towels
Hand Towels: Home & Kitchen
Carry up and down stairs
Laundry Backpack
For easy cleanup
Small Broom And Dustpan
Never know when you’ll need to fix something
Home Tool Kits
Too keep snacks cold
Mini Fridges
For ambiance and late night studies
Cute Desk Lamp
For the runny nose in the flu season
Kleenex
Easy clean up
Paper Towels
Optimize floor space
Under Bed Storage
Hang things with no damage
Double Sided Tape
hang things with zero damage
Command hooks
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Cold and Sinus Caplets for Powerful Relief
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Lint Roller
