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So you’re moving into a dorm 💕
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items College is a time to find yourself, to try hard and get good grades, to not be wasting time and money at the overpriced hole in the wall store on campus because you didn’t buy what you needed when you were at Target. This list will help♥️
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Health & safety is hot
Bathroom
Kitchen
Electronics
Living/bed area
Health & safety is hot
A lot of things can come up in college. A cold, the flu. If your dining halls were anything like mine, food poisoning. It’s best to be ready for everything so you’re not paying $20 for a bottle of Advil on campus.
You never know when you’ll have an emergency and need something you otherwise wouldn’t have!
Compact 228pcs First Aid Kit - Waterproof Case
Just because you live on campus does not mean there won’t be crime. Most campuses have rules against weapons, but something like this can be a good deterrent. This is a multi pack, give some to your friends. You could be saving their lives.
KOSIN 6 Pack 140DB Personal Alarm Keychain
Staring at your laptop or textbook can likely give you headaches, this cap helps with the pressure! It’s not cute, but it works. You can put it in the microwave or in the fridge.
ONLYCARE Migraine Relief Cap, Odorless Gel Mask
I can’t even count how many times I got sick in college, and the allergies are brutal. Plus there’s always those finals years, best to keep these handy
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Boxes
You really don’t want to get stuck without an umbrella having to walk two miles to class on pouring rain. Just trust me.
BAODINI Compact UV Protection Travel Umbrella
It might not be trendy, but having a weatherproof jacket is going to make you so grateful you’re not showing up to class in a damp sweater.
PITINAN Women's Lightweight Waterproof Raincoat
If you have a car on campus that you’ll be using off campus, please please buy a tire air pump. You do not want to be stuck in a new place with a flat tire, that is dangerous and very inconvenient. These are easy to use and compact.
AstroAI L7 Cordless Tire Inflator 150 PSI
Bathroom
Managing dorm bathrooms is a specific science. These items should help☺️
BUY SHOWER SHOES. Nobody wants fungus.
TREEMALL Quick Dry Non-Slip Shower Shoes
Having towels is an absolutely necessity for college, and these will make it very easy to not get them mixed up with your roommates!!
Laura Ashley Ginny Blue Cotton Bath Towels, 3-Piece
There is absolutely no room in dorm showers, it’ll suit you very well to buy a caddy to easily transport your shower products. Plastic and mesh are best because they are easy to wash and won’t mold as easily as other materials.
Mesh Shower Caddy Portable with Drawstring - Pink
You’re gonna want this.
Poo-Pourri Pocket Toilet Spray, Beach Bum, 1oz
Living with other people can get dirty very quickly. Wipes are easy and don’t take up a lot of space.
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Variety Pack, 75 Ct, 2 Pack
Imagine: you just blew out your hair and it’s time to take a shower. Don’t let the crumby shower head drench your perfect hair, throw a shower cap on!
Reusable Waterproof Shower Cap for Women, Large
For weekly cleanings, always good to have!!
Clorox Rain Clean Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Bleach - 24oz/2ct
Having one of these in the bathroom if there is space can be so useful. You can use this for extra toilet paper, toilet spray, feminine products, etc.
3 Drawer Medium Cart White - Brightroom™: Plastic Storage Drawers, Portable Utility with Casters, No Assembly Required
Kitchen
Stay clean, stay fed, stay healthy
One or two bowls should be good enough for a dorm!! You don’t want to have too much stuff and not enough space.
Coupe Cereal Bowl 27oz White - Threshold™: Stoneware, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe, Modern Round Design
If you’re cautious of germs, I was 100% recommend getting your own personal sponge. Other people might let food sit on theirs and you don’t want to be cleaning with that!
Scrub Daddy
Dawn power wash is great for cleaning the sink, cutting through extreme grease, getting stains out of clothes, etc. I wouldn’t recommend using on dishes unless you need to because it is harsh.
Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap Spray - Fresh - 16oz
Cotton dishcloths come in handy for drying dishes by hand and putting underneath drying dishes. I prefer cotton because anything with plastic material won’t absorb as well.
6pk Cotton Dishcloths White - Room Essentials™: Kitchen & Cleaning Towels, Machine Washable, Terry Construction
You will need dish soap, and Dawn just does a great job at cutting through anything.
Dawn Free & Clear Ez Squeeze Dishwashing Liquid - Unscented - 24.3 fl oz
All tops will stay up on these hangers, and they’re cute!!
Baby Velvet Hangers 30 Pack - 11 Inch Slim
A laundry hamper is crucial, gotta have somewhere to put those dirty clothes!
Lifewit 100L Laundry Basket with Lid & Bamboo Handles
Gotta have something to haul your clothes to and from the laundry room!!
SAMMART 42L Collapsible Laundry Basket White
Hands down my favorite laundry detergent, it smells incredible, is nontoxic, and never leaves residue.
Zum Laundry Soap - Sea Salt - 64 fl oz
Hand soap for the sink so you’re not stuck washing your hands with dawn ☺️
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap - Hydrangea - 12.5 fl oz
For cleaning, random spills, etc. you never know you need them until you need them
Scott Paper Towels - 6 Triple Rolls
The overhead dorm lighting can make you feel like you’re living in a Walmart isle. I used my desk lamp all the time. This one is adorable.
Ceramic Lamp with Scallop Shade Sour Cream/Oatmeal - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Electronics
Some of these are pricey, some aren’t, but I truly believe they’re all worth it!!
I don’t know what I would have done without these. If you plan to study in a dining hall, outside, in your dorm, or even in the library, you’re going to wish you had noise cancelling headphones. These are comfortable and really cancel everything out.
Sony WH-CH720N Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones White
There will likely be a criminal small amount of outlets, it is your God given right to be able to curl your hair and charge your phone at the same time.
CHCORE 5Ft Surge Protector Power Strip 8 Outlets 4 USB
Living/bed area
Even if you think you might not need it…you’ll need it
Water
I loveee my cow slippers, I’ve had them almost for two years and they’ve held up beautifully. And they’re so stinking cute. Slippers are great to have because the dorm floors are so dirty, and they’re great to throw on if you have to do laundry or an...
XIXITIAO Womens Fuzzy Cow Cartoon Slippers
I was stuck with a top bunk for most of college and this was an absolute game changer. Now you have somewhere to put your phone, water, glasses etc. without having to get down or risking them falling off the bed!
Bedside Caddy Organizer with Straps & Bottle Holder - White
College is hard, it helps to have something cute to come home to😊
Squishmallows 14in Nightingale Brown Cow Plush
There is a high chance that you will attend an event you need nice clothing for, don’t let it get ruined with all or the travel and musty dorms. A garment bag will put your mind at ease.
MISSLO 60" Foldable Garment Dress Bag Beige