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15 must have household items under $25 for apartments 2026
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items UPDATED 21 APRIL 2026. 15 budget household essentials under $25 for apartments/dorms. Prices checked on Amazon, Walmart . Split: Kitchen 5, Bathroom 5, Cleaning 5. Total starter cost $86.42. Monthly refills ~$10.47. No dropshipping junk. Perfect for ...
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Kitchen: 5 items to stop ordering takeout - $42.72
Bathroom: 5 items so you don't stink - $39.93
Cleaning: 5 items so your place isn't gross -$46.77
Kitchen: 5 items to stop ordering takeout - $42.72
Cook rice, steam veggies, make oatmeal. 200W = $0.03 per use. Save $200/month vs UberEats.
Honest con :lid must face front or it lock. No indicator so pay attention.
Small Rice Cooker 3 Cup - Amazon.com
Fry eggs, reheat pizza, saute veggies. One pan does it all.
Coating scratches. Use silicone/wood spatula only
Mainstays 8" Non-Stick Aluminum Skillet Black Dishwasher Safe
BPA free board won't dull knives. Cheaper than buying separate.
Knife dull in 2 months. Sharpen or replace
Room Essentials 3pc Cutlery Knives and Cutting Board Set Blue
Meal prep for week. Microwave/freezer/dishwasher safe. Ditch ziplock.
Lid stain red from pasta sauce.
Rubbermaid 2115745 TakeAlongs Snack Storage
Dicth plastic forks. Dishwasher safe, lasts 10 years.
Vanishes at roommate potlucks, label yours.
Mainstays 4-Piece Swirl Stainless Steel Dinner Knife Set, Silver ...
Bathroom: 5 items so you don't stink - $39.93
No shower? Use this. Also for mopping. Folds flat under sink.
Feels flimsy but holds water fine. Don't sit on it.
2 Pack Collapsible Plastic Bucket 2.6 Gal
34 oz = 3 months of shower. 60% cheaper than 3 small bottles.
You need $2 pump bottle. Refill doesn't include it.
Body Wash – Suave Brands Co.
1 bar = 3 bottles liquid shampoo. Zero plastic TSA friendly.
2 week hair detox phase. Lathers less at first.
Shampoo bar
Compostable handels. Travel toothpaste lasts 2 months.
Medium bristles. To hard if you have sensitive gums.
Colgate Charcoal Clean Black Gel Toothpaste & Toothbrush
Non slip, saves 50% closed space vs plastic hangers.
Snaps if you hang wet hoodies. Use for shirts only
Amazon Basics Slim Velvet Non-Slip Suit Hanger
Cleaning: 5 items so your place isn't gross -$46.77
Angled bristles get corners. Dustpan teeth clean the broom.
Sheds bristles firs week. Normal for cheap broom.
Mainstays Home Duster And Dustpan Set - Walmart.com
No bucket. Refill with water and vinegar. Pads are machine washable.
300ml tank. Refill twice for 1 bed apartments.
O-Cedar ProMist MAX Microfiber Spray Mop Red
28 oz = 400+ washes. One bottle lasts 4 months.
Strips skin oil. Wear gloves or get eczema.
Dawn Dish Soap - Amazon.com
Pre measured =no waste. 42 loads = 3 months of laundry.
Don't use on wool/silk. Dissolves weird.
Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Soap Pacs, Original Scent, 42 Count
$0.08 per bag. Fits bathroom or bedroom bins.
Thin. Double bag chicken bones or wet stuff.
Amazon Basics Small 4 Gallon Trash Bags with Ties