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Dorm Essentials
23 items
By
Kylie
Things I brought to college that were necessary and loved
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Bed set, make sure to get twin xl
Bedsure Twin XL White Comforter Set, 2 Pc
Make sure to get twin xl
Twin XL : Sheets & Pillowcases - Bedding
Lots of hangers, especially if you don’t have a dresser
50pk Plastic Hangers White - Room Essentials™: Clothes Hangers for Shirts, Dresses, Tank Tops, Adult Closets
I use this for storage as my dorm didn’t have a lot of options
13" 9 Cube Organizer White - Brightroom™: Decorative Bookshelf, Cubby Storage, MDF & Particle Board, 13" Cube System Compatible
Helpful because I could move it wherever needed
3 Tier Metal Utility Cart White - Brightroom™: Rolling Storage Trolley with Wheels, Powder-Coated Steel, 31.3" Height
Laundry basket with wheels makes it easier to bring it to the laundry room
BR Rolling Hamper White with Daydream Green Handles - Brightroom™
Used for my cube shelf for clothes as I didn’t have a dresser
Casafield Set of 6 Collapsible Fabric Storage Cube Bins, Black - 13" Foldable Cloth Baskets for Shelves and Cubby Organizers
The dorms get so hot
Honeywell TurboForce Table Air Circulator Fan Black HT900: Portable Desk Fan, Quiet Operation, Adjustable Tilt, 3 Speeds
There’s never enough outlet space
GE 2pk 2' 6 Outlet Surge Protector 245J White
These made moving in and out so much easier
Extra Large Storage Bags
Used my Britta multiple times a day
Brita Water Filter 6-Cup Denali Water Pitcher Dispenser with Standard Water Filter - White
My favorite water bottle
Owala
Need to have some kind of shower shoe
Classic Clog
Since there was no storage in our shower we all just had shower caddy’s in the shower.
J&V TEXTILES Portable Shower Caddy, Bathroom Organizer Basket, Perfect Size for Dorm/College, Plastic Bath Tote, Dries Quickly with Drainage Holes
Some kind of AirPods or earbuds. I used them all the time on the bus walking to class, in the library, and doing laundry.
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds
Loved this vacuum and it had 3 suction setting. And it’s cordless, and can be turned in to a small handheld.
Robot Vacuum & Cordless Stick Vacuum | Smart Cleaning
These made it so much easier than using liquid
Gain Flings Hibiscus Hula HE Compatible Happy Laundry Detergent Soap Pacs - 45ct
The mattresses in the dorms are terrible, this was amazing
DUMOS 2" Memory Foam Mattress Topper Twin XL
This made it so much easier to take notes on during class. Obviously this is not a need, but I got a lot of use from mine.
iPad
Any type of shoe rack. I got this after my a few months, definitely helped having a location for my shoes.
2 Tier Shoe Rack Black Metal Mesh - Brightroom™
*I wish I bought an air purifier, it would have helped with all the times my roommate or I got sick.* This one’s also a good price
Levoit Core Mini-P 3-Stage Filter Air Purifier with Aromatherapy, Ideal for Rooms up to 255 sq ft, Gray
I used these to hand frames/photos and they never ripped the walls.
Command Large Picture Hanging Strips White: Adhesive Strips for Art & Office, Plastic, No Choking Hazard
These never ripped the paint off the walls
Command 6pk Clear Small Wire Hooks
