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Ultimate Dorm Room Checklist: Back-to-College Essentials

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Get ready for college with our Ultimate Dorm Room Checklist! Find all the essential items you need to make your dorm feel like home and ensure a smooth transition to college life.
 
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These are great bags to pack up for moving day, in or out of your dorm. They are reusable and easy to store!
TICONN 6 Pack XL Moving Bags with Zippers & Handles
 
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This is such a life saver when you are in the library studying and need to have your computer, phone, and other things charging at the same time. Small and compact for travel.
Tower Surge Protector Power Strip, 10FT Cord
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This headboard is such a simple and quick way to make your dorm room making you feel at home.
Tavira Allure® Dorm Headboard - Velvety Charcoal
 
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Adding a simple touch as a headboard helps take away the daunting look of a dorm room. Help spice up your dorm with this headboard.
Freshman 15: DIY Dorm Headboard | Let's Get Preppy
 
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This broom bristle is a nice plastic; however, in this clever set, the broom handle fits into the dustpan for storage. It fits into the snap-like holder on the dustpan handle and the bottom bristles do not touch the bottom unless you push it down.
kelamayi Broom and Dustpan Set for Home (Gray&Yellow)
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This computer table will come in handy when you are laying in bed or watch tv you can still be doing your thang!
BedShelfie Bedside Shelf for Dorm Bunk Bed, White
 
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This 2-set including your bath towel, hand towel, and washcloth is perfect for your bathroom needs. I love the soft feeling of these towels.
Tens Towels 8 Piece Set, 100% Cotton (DARK GREY)
 
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A mini fridge is a must have in your dorm room. You can store quite a bit of food and drinks in this fridge.
Upstreman 3.2 Cu.Ft Mini Fridge with Freezer
 
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These 2 pack large collapsable laundry baskets. Easy to tote around with the handles. You have 2 which gives you one for darks and whites. :)
Lifewit 2 Pack Large Collapsible Laundry Baskets
 
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This is a perfect all-in-one kitchen set for your dorm room. These are dishwasher, freezer-safe, and microwave-safe.
28pcs Wheat Straw Dinnerware Sets for 4
 
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This is a wonderful kitchen set for all your necessary needed to make some simple meals in your dorm for those nights you really don't want to go out.
RAXCO 18-in-1 Kitchen Utensils & Knife Set, Black
 
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Ok, even if my plate set has silverware in it. You can't go wrong with having the real deal.
20 Piece No Rust Silverware Set for 4
 
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This is a perfect shelf to put on top of your desk to give you some additional storage for your supplies and books.
Classic Dorm Desk Bookshelf - White
 
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This bathroom caddy will come in handy. With the quick dry mesh, reinforced strong handles, and 8 pockets to store all your bathroom needs.
EUDELE Mesh Shower Caddy with 8 Pockets
 
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Help keep all your clothes organized with these drawer dividers. Simple to put in and are compact when folded up.
Criusia Drawer Organizer Clothes 12 Pack
 
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This 5-mode desk lamp attaches easily to your desk and it's wonderful to have the option to change the lighting depending on my needs.
Power Strip with LED Desk Lamp, 3 Outlets, 4 USB
 
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These are the perfect bathroom slippers for taking showers in the public bathroom. Easy to slip on and off as you need to for washing. Easy to clean and maintain.
Xomiboe Quick Drying Non-Slip Shower Shoes
 
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42 pc tool set for all your simple and basic needs in your dorm room. All your tools are stored in a nice hard plastic case for easy storage.
Hi-Spec 42pc Pink Household DIY Tool Set
 
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3 piece sheet set is just what you need. Comes with a top, and fitted sheet, and a pillow case. Different color availability.
Twin XL 3 Piece Sheet Set - College Dorm Essentials
 
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This streamer will come in handy on those days you forgot to hang your clothes and they are wrinkled now lol.
HiLIFE Portable Clothes Steamer, 240ml, 700W, Blue