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College dorm room
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Everything you need to create a comfortable, functional, and stylish college dorm room! I’ve rounded up my favorite essentials
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Storage
 
Decor
 
Kitchen
 
Bedroom
 
Other

Storage

 
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This is perfect for keeping your stuff organized and away from others. Great for shared showers!
EUDELE Mesh Shower Caddy with 9 Pockets
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These are great for small storage spaces!
3 Pack Velvet Pants Hangers - Space Saving
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Simple and easy extra storage space. Also easy to hide in small spaces
Hanging Closet Organizer 4 Shelf with Mesh Pockets
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These are amazing for extra storage and for the move ins and outs of dorm rooms each year!
6 Pack Heavy Duty Large Moving Bags w/ Zipper
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This is another great storage option for small spaces!
Sywhitta 3-Tier Rolling Utility Cart with Handle
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Extra storage space and I like this one a lot because it is extendable to fit in different spaces!
ELYKEN 2-Tier Expandable Metal Shoe Rack
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Useful for studying and easy desk storage!
gianotter 4-Tier Desk Organizer w/ Drawer
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These are good for small closet spaces or even if you just have a lot of clothes!
6-Tier Pants Hangers with Clips, 2 Pack
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Laundry hamper is a must have! I like this one a lot because the bag holds the clothes inside the hamper for easy removal!
Lifewit 100L Laundry Basket with Lid & Bamboo Handles
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Another storage option! These are a great price at target!
6qt 6pk Clear Tote with Pink Lids - Brightroom™
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Decor

 
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Another option for desk storage! This one is pretty cheap too!
COMFYROOM Desk Organizer with 6 Compartments & 2 Drawers
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I love this little tray for jewelry or anything small!
6" Tortoise Resin Tray - Room Essentials™
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This is a perfect little side desk lamp for dorms. I love how it’s multi functional and has a phone charger!
LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charger & Pen Holder, 3 Color Modes, Dimmable, 800LM, Black
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Kitchen

 
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A water purifier is a must have in dorm rooms or any place with city water!
Brita Metro Small 6-Cup Water Filter Pitcher
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An ice maker or ice trays are definitely a need. This is a good rated and well priced ice maker I would recommend!
EUHOMY 26lbs Countertop Ice Maker w/Handle
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This is a great price for ice trays. 4 comes in this pack and they are good quality!
Deal: ChefAide 4‑Pack Ice Cube Trays with Lids, 56‑Cube Total Stackable Freezer Ice Trays, Durable Silicone & Plastic Easy‑Release Ice Molds for Cocktails, Coffee & Drinks
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Bedroom

 
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I definitely recommend a mattress topper for your dorm bed! These will keep you comfy no matter what mattress you have!
ELEMUSE Twin XL 3" Memory Foam Mattress Topper
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This is a NEED for any college dorm room
6 Ft Surge Protector Power Strip, 8 Outlets, 4 USB Ports
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I recommend this for students especially to help with studying.
HUANUO Laptop Lap Desk with Pillow Cushion
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A fan is always a need no matter where you are. I love the convenience of this one and how it clips!
IRIS WOOZOO 3.5" Cordless Clip Fan USB-C
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I recommend getting an air purifier for buildings like dorm rooms. It will keep the air filtered and cleaner than without
YADU Air Purifier Dorm Room, H13 HEPA, 18dB, App Control
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Other

 
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A first aid kit is always a necessity!
General Medi 360-Piece Hardcase First Aid Kit
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This will for sure be used! College flu is definitely a thing. I would make a little medication and health basket!
Deal: Boncare 10 Seconds Oral Thermometer for Adults and Kids, Light Blue | Accurate & Safe, Rectal Digital Thermometer for Baby, Fever Alarm
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Disinfecting wipes are going to get used. I would stock up on these!
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Variety Pack, 75 Ct, 3 Pack
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A mop of any kind is a need. I would say the Swiffer is probably the easiest for a dorm though!
Swiffer PowerMop Mopping Kit for Floor Cleaning, Set Includes 1 Power Mop, 2 Replacement Pads, 1 Liquid Solution Refill, 2 Batteries, No Bucket Needed Electric Spray Cleaner, Multi-Surface and Wood
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A towel set is going to be needed. This is an 8 pack for a decent price and it’s 100% cotton!
Utopia Towels 8 Piece Majestic Plush Luxury Towel Set, Cotton, Grey | Majestic Plush 100% Ring Spun Cotton Towels - Super Absorbent, Quicker-to-Dry, Thick & Soft, Bathroom, Spa & Hotel
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2 pack of flashlights just in case the power goes out or for anything that might happen.
Victoper LED Flashlight 2 Pack, Bright 5 Modes
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I’m sure batteries will be used. This pack is pretty big and is on sale right now!
Deal: Energizer AA Batteries Alkaline Power, 32 Count Alkaline Double A Battery Pack
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This is a 3 pack and can be put in any bag for on the go!
Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover Pen, 3 Count
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This vacuum is small and fits in hard to reach places. It will definitely make cleaning easier!
Bissell 2033 Featherweight Stick Vacuum, Blue
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