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Ultimate Move In List- College Friendly!
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items the ULTIMATE move in essentials list. Take it from a 21 year old who moved at 19 on a whim. This is all the things I either had or wished i had.
Sections
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Kitchen!
Bathroom!
Cleaning and Maintenance
Bedroom
Living Room
Packing
Kitchen!
utensils, cleaning, and cookware!
I forgot I needed a strainer at first and I kick myself for how long I waited. This one is good and easy to clean
5qt Stainless Steel Colander Black - Figmint™
you definitely need oven mitts or else you’re stuck using your shirt like I was. You’re going to want strong, silicone, durable ones like these
Cheer Collection Set of 2 Food Grade Silicone Oven Mitts (Black)
walmart mainstays is always an affordable way to stock your house with things you need until you can dish out the big bucks
Mainstays 7-Piece Nonstick Aluminum Cookware Set, Black
mainstays 50-99¢ plates are durable and cute! they have seasonal designs available too
Mainstays - Blue Round Plastic Plate, 10.5-Inch
durable and affordable! another item in the mainstays 50-99¢ line. Genuinely these have lasted longer than some of my fancy cookware
Mainstays Gray Round Plastic Cereal Bowl, 38 oz
good if you don’t wanna dish out a lot of money. Durable and affordable. They can be kind of thin compared to real silverware, but they’re very good utensils.
Mainstay 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Mirror Polished, Service for 4, Dishwasher Safe
cascade is the BEST dishwasher soap. These pods will clean and leave them smelling lemony clean. If you use a dishwasher you HAVE to get these pods
Cascade Lemon Platinum Plus Action Pacs Power of Bleach Clean Dishwasher Detergents - 62ct
dawn is the best dish liquid for handwashing! dawn platinum is the best dawn abailable, breaks grease build up and other stains easily
Dawn Platinum Ez-Squeeze Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap - 18 fl oz
Bathroom!
necessities and cleaning
literally amazing. Stain and buildup busting, foaming, and smells good. Scrubbing bubbles never fails to have a squeaky clean outcome
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner Disinfectant Spray Grime Fighter Aerosol - Rainshower - 20oz
probably the best toilet paper out there. Easy to tear, thick, and XL rolls last longer than average
Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet Paper - 24 Mega XL Rolls
nothing will get rings off a toilet like clorox gel, not fabuloso, not coke, nothing. you need this
Clorox Heavy Duty Toilet Bowl Bathroom Cleaner, Arctic Clean, 24 fl oz, 2 Pack
best thing to clean toilet bowl with aside from gel. This is for regular maintenance. And it has a little trash can seperate. Cute, practical, and cleans?!
Clorox ToiletWand Disposable Toilet Cleaning System, ToiletWand, Storage Caddy and 6 Disinfecting ToiletWand Scrubbing Pad Refills
you need a bathroom trashcan, this one is incredibly cute and surprisingly holds alot of trash. Why not make the thing holding your trash look cute if you’re able to?
Mainstays 1.64 Gallon Ribbed Plastic Trash Can, Green
if you don’t have enough storage in your bathroom then this will provide more! Great for towel storage!
Better Homes & Gardens Springwood Acacia Wood Over-the-Toilet Space Saver Cabinet, 3 Shelves, Honey
walmart has affordable towels, they also are incredibly durable. The towels hold up well and so does the color
Mainstays Basic Hand Towel, 100% Cotton, 16 in x 26 in, Red, 1 Count
Cleaning and Maintenance
cleaning supplies for every room and general maintenance tools
WIPE IT DOWN!!! Clorox wipes are the best disinfectant wipes out there, use these for daily maintence and quick spills
Clorox Fresh Scent and Crisp Lemon Limited Edition Back to School Variety Pack Disinfecting Cleaning Wipes - 225ct/3pk
use it on your tub, sink, toilet, honestly anywhere in the bathroom. It’s an amazing cleaner, it really attacks stains and buildup
Comet Lemon Fresh Disinfectant Cleanser with Bleach - 21oz
keep bleach on hand! a little goes a long way, good for sanitizing and general cleaning!
Clorox Disinfecting Liquid Bleach Cleaner, Regular Scent, 121 fl oz
everyday cleaner and disinfectant. You always want this on hand especially for sticky messes
Clorox Clean-Up Multi-Surface All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach, Original, 32 fl oz
big trash can ftw, this one holds a lot of gallons of trash and is easy to clean if a bag leaks
Hefty Kitchen Trash Can, 13.3 Gallon Plastic Touch Top Garbage Bin with Push Button Lid, White
you’re gonna need trashbags anyways so why not make it cute and smell good if you’re gonna buy them regardless?
Glad ForceFlex MaxStrength 13-Gallon Teal Drawstring Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, Febreze Freshness Bahama Bliss Scent, 20 Bags
you want light don’t you? you’d be surprised how many lightbulbs were missing at my house when I moved in
GE LED Light Bulbs, 60 Watt, Daylight, A19 Bulbs, Medium Base, Frosted Finish, 9yr, 4 Pack
you need them! extra outlet space and surge protection to insure your tech won’t fry if there’s a surge!
Hyper Tough 6-Outlet Indoor Power Strip with 2.5 ft Extension Cord, ETL Certified, White
bounty. nuff said.
Bounty Printed Select-A-Size Paper Towels - 2 Triple Rolls - 2-Ply - 123 Sheets
Tide is the best laundry detergent period but the downy mix will make the fresh laundry scent last 10x more than your average tide
Tide + Downy April Fresh HE Deep Cleaning Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent 52 Loads - 73 fl oz: Odor Control, Paraben-Free, Spill-Resistant Lid
again, tide is the best but PLEASE use oxi if you’re blue collar or prone to stains!!
Tide Ultra Oxi Boost HE Deep Cleaning Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent 83 Loads - 117 fl oz
trust me you’ll wish you had them if you don’t get them. Good for pictures, posters, and more!
Command Heavy Duty Picture Hangers, Hold 20 lbs, White, Damage-Free Hanging, 8 Pairs Adhesive Strips
smell good!
Glade PlugIns Air Freshener Warmer, Holds Essential Oil Infused Wall Plug In Refill, 2 Count
Bedroom
bedding, furniture, and more!
barebones bed frame, affordable, reliable, and durable. If you need something easy to build and that will last longer this is your winner
Mainstays Queen 14 in Quad Fold Steel Platform Bed Frame, Black
cute bed frame and affordable! if you don’t want just a bare frame but still need an affordable option then this is a good possibility!
Mainstays Gray Upholstered Square Tufted Platform Bed, Queen, No Box Spring Needed
comfy and affordable! you’re gonna want new pillows eventually and there’s no need to break the bank when these exist
(2 pack) Mainstays Comfort Complete Bed Pillow, Standard/Queen
so comfy and cooling, very durable and the material isn’t bothersome. I tend to hate a lot of sheets bc of the texture but not these!
Mainstays 3-Piece 300 Thread Count Blue Cove Cotton Blend Percale Bed Sheet Set, Twin XL
cute and shatterproof
Better Homes & Gardens Black Arched Floor Mirror 17x58 for Bedroom or Living Room
comfy and reversible not to mention affordable?
Mainstays Black Reversible 7-Piece Bed in a Bag Comforter Set with Sheets, Queen
Living Room
furniture and cute decor!
futons are great options for couch, spare beds, or seating if you aren’t able to dish out the money for fanch furniture
Mainstays Studio 66 in Convertible Futon, Gray Upholstery
cute lamp and extra storage/shelving
Mainstays 62 in Floor Lamp with Black Plastic Shelves and White Fabric Shade
boho lamp
Mainstays Rope Mini Table Lamp, Brown, 12.75 in
washable rug
Mainstays Kids Blue Shag Indoor Area Rug, 3 ft x 4 ft 8 in
Packing
packing essentials
cheapest moving box you’ll find but still durable
Pen+Gear Large Moving Boxes, 27L x 15W x 17H, Kraft
wrap your valuables!
Duck Brand Small 1/8" Bubble Cushioning Wrap, 12" x 200'
quick and easy tape jobs
Duck Max Strength Clear Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 25 yd, 1 Roll