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College dorm must haves
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items These items for college is something you should get and most items on this list is affordable and easy to get at stores and online
It doesn’t matter what fan you get for your dorm as long as it works consistently so you shouldn’t need to get an expensive fan , any fan should do the trick and you’ll need this especially during the summer time and its hot in the dorm
Fan
Super comfortable and easy to place in a dorm and most area rugs are washable which is good because these can can dirty from time to time
Area Rugs
A shower caddy is essential for keeping everything you use in the shower in one caddy so ur not carrying a lot of stuff in your hand and you can get the bag one or the plastic one which are both equally good
Eudele Mesh Shower Caddy Portable for Dorm
These shower shoes are good to have on while you are in the shower because you don’t want to be barefoot in the communal showers , good to keep your feet protected
Shower Sandals
Any trash can from anywhere will do the job so it doesn’t have to be an expensive one at and you will definitely need this because you will need to throw away so much trash in your room cause it can get hectic
Trash Can
An air purifier is a need because it can get humid and groggy in the dorms
Air Purifier
Use this to put your school id in ,its easier to take out when your paying for something or going to the dining hall along with other important cards so you don’t have to worry about losing it or taking a long time to get it out of your school bag
Phone Wallet
It’s Great to have an outlet cord in your dorm for plugging up phone,computer, headphones charger and fans instead of using one outlet cause you’ll never know when you need to plug up three or four devices at once !
Electrical cords, adapters, & outlets
You can get this at any store that sells this because you are for sure gonna need this,and I say this because your room could be clean but their could be a mouse in the dorm building that can probably get around on the floors (speaking for experience...
Catchmaster Rat Snake Mouse Traps 10Pk
Bathrobes are essential for dorms especially if you live in a pod or have to walk down the hallway to the bathroom and you can pretty much get these anywhere for cheap too !!
Robes
It doesn’t matter if you get a laundry basket where you can put it on your back or one with wheels or no wheels. My personal advice would to get one with wheels and one without so you could just carry it
Laundry Basket With Wheels
You will definitely need one of these so that you can store extra stuff that you bought for college , like hygiene supplies ,cleaning and even sauces for food ,snacks and microwaveable food
Compact College Storage Carts with Rolling Wheels
Great for on the go and especially if you don’t like carrying so many chargers for a device !!
Best Buy
This is good for storing cold food and is definitely handy when you want to have leftovers of a lunch or dinner that you had during the day instead of finishing it all in one sitting
Mini Freezers
Great for if you extra items and stuff and need somewhere to put it that doesn’t include just being on top of your desk or around the floor by your bed
Storage Ottoman With Hinged Lid