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College Essentials

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The things I was glad to have bought… or wished I would've bought for college!
 
Sarah Olson profile picture
My dorm room was super dusty so this helped trap that dust. It also helps prevent germs from spreading.
Levoit Air Purifier
 
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The best fan I've ever had. It pushes out so much air and has multiple settings and ways you can rotate it. Plus it's small enough to fit perfectly on your dest or nightstand.
WOOZOO Air Circulators
 
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This was such an amazing purchase for me, I use it to put my shower caddy on it to soak up moisture and prevent mold from forming in my closet.
Drying Mat (Shower Caddy)
 
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This is an essential. Your dorm, apartment, or house will get so dirty and this spray has everything in one. You can use it on surfaces and on mirrors (streak free!). Pair it will a good microfiber cloth and you're all set.
Mrs. Meyer's Multipurpose Spray
 
Sarah Olson profile picture
You will definitely want a speaker, whether it's to play music in your room, in the shower, or at an event it is a college essential that so many people forget about.
JBL Speaker
 
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Dorm floors get super gross and you will need a mop to keep them clean. This one is super compact and is budget friendly.
Swiffer
 
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This stuff works wonders, I've used it to get paint, mud, food, and so much else out of clothes and it turns them back to normal.
Shout Stain Remover
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Slippers are a must have in the dorms, you will wear them everywhere. I like these ones because they have a lot of padding to keep your feet comfortable.
UGG slippers
 
Brita Water Filter
 
Sarah Olson profile picture
Since it's pretty much impossible to have an iron in college this spray is such a life saver for wrinkly clothes, especially when running short on time.
Wrinkle Release Spray
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Something so many people forget but is a NEED
Umbrella
 
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This lotion smells AMAZING. They have so many different scents but the vanilla cashmere is my favorite. It leaves your skin feeling super soft.
eos lotion
 
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These are great if you are washing all your clothes together, it catches and dye or bleeding of colors.
Shout Color Catcher Sheets
 
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I will never go back to another portable charger again. It plugs straight into the wall to charge and has every cord you could need. It also holds charge for a very long time and is super easy to carry around or keep in your backpack.
Portable Charger
 
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These bags are great for moving in clothes and shoes.
6 Pack-Extra Large Heavy Duty Moving Bags
 
Sarah Olson profile picture
it is inevitable that at some point you will come back to your dorm to a smell, this clears it up straight away and leaves your room smells super clean and fresh.
Febreze® Odor-Fighting Air Fresheners, Linen Sky™
 
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I used this as my nightstand. It also comes in white. It is the perfect height for the lofted beds and it also has a built in power strip which was super convenient.
The Container Store 3-Drawer Rolling Cart with Power
 
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I've used this pencil case for years. The side zipper is super convenient. It is super durable and compact.
Mesh Pencil Case
 
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noise cancelling headphones are great for class, walking around campus, plane rides, or even just in your room.
Beats Solo 4
 
Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc Rapidmelts, Citrus Flavor
 
Apple AirPods 4
 
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My favorite backpack- It holds so much stuff, is super durable, and super comfortable too
Patagonia Refugio Daypack 30L