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Dorm Must Haves!!📚W/ AMAZON LINKS
26 items
By
Kenzie Sutton
As a college student who lived in the dorms, this is what you NEED and DON'T NEED!!-AMAZON LINKS INCLUDED!!
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Storage!
Bed!
Toiletries!
Closet!
Health
Everything Else!
Storage!
BASIC BUT EVERYTHING- can be used for clothes, toiletries, literally anything
ClosetMaid 6 Cube Storage Shelf White
So many colors!!!
Amazon Basics Collapsible Storage Cube Bins, Gray, 6-Pack
Great for anything!!
JARLINK 5-Shelf Over Door Organizer Beige
This is the best!! Place this over your fridge and it can hold your small microwave!!- Also holds snacks and other food!!
Honey-Can-Do 4-Tier Over-Toilet Storage Shelf
NEED!!
Seventh Generation Multi Purpose Wipes 70ct x3
Bed!
Affordable but soooo good- Velcro is so strong!!
Sugaroom Bunk Bed Organizer - Storage Caddy Grey
This is a need if you like your bed extra comfy!
Bedsure Twin XL Mattress Pad - Soft Quilted Topper
Toiletries!
DO NOT GET THE MESH- stick with the plastic if you don't want mold
UUJOLY Plastic Portable Shower Caddy Basket
You don't need to bring 20 towels-just a few
Tens Towels 4-Pack Extra Large 30x60 Cotton
NEED
CB HOME Microfiber Hair Drying Turban Towels, 3-Pack
You will want a toothbrush case!!!
Medsuo 4pcs Plastic Toothbrush Travel Case
Closet!
Don't get the ones with wheels! They're useless and usually break within the first month!
Dalykate Laundry Backpack with Mesh Pocket
If you have lots of clothes or no closet space- you're gonna need these
Closet Organizers 12 Pack Sturdy Hangers
Depends on your closet!
YOUDENOVA 6-Shelf Hanging Closet Organizer
Health
The dorms are soooo dusty-NEED
PuroAir 240 HEPA Air Purifier for Large Rooms
You will eventually need this!!
Be Smart Get Prepared First Aid Kit, 326 Pc
You and everyone else will get sick!! Be the smart person who has the thermometer!!
No-Touch Digital Thermometer for Adults & Kids
Any pain reliever!!
Tylenol Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500mg 100ct
I got sick so much- PLEASE take your vitamins!!
Nature Made Extra Strength Chewable Vitamin C 1000mg, 90 Tablets
Everything Else!
You could honestly get two of these!!
HANYCONY Surge Protector 8 Outlets 4 USB
Depends on your dorm but you're not going to need two desks- a small couch will be nice!
AMADA Futon Sofa Bed Adjustable Backrest
You're going to need a full-length mirror!
BEAUTYPEAK 14x48 Full Length Over Door Mirror
For your dorm, try to invest in a good vacuum(only if your dorm doesn't offer their vacuums)
INTETURE Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 450W 40Kpa
You will use a toolbox more than you think!
CARTMAN 39-Piece Home Tool Set with Case
The cutest!! I used it every single day and it's safe for the dorms if you're worried about getting yelled at by the RA😂
seenlast Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer Dimmer
This is a great diffuser and so techy!!!
ASAKUKI 500ml Essential Oil Diffuser Remote
