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College dorm ESSENTIALSđźŹ
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items I just settled into my dorm and I wanted to share some things that I feel are ESSENTIAL to keeping it nice.
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Cleaning🧽
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Hygiene đźšż
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Misc
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Not ESSENTIAL but helpful
Cleaning🧽
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This may not seem essential but it is! Your dorm will probably smell nasty when you move in, get that out of the way QUICK with 1-2 of these
Air Wick Scented Oil Air Freshener - 1 Warmer
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Trash bags! And scented ones! That way it won’t smell musty.
Glad Tall Kitchen Drawstring Trash Bags OdorShield - Gain Original with Febreze Freshness - 50ct/13gal
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You’re going to want a big trash can, and more specifically one with a lid so that it doesn’t smell up the tiny room.
11.9gal Step Trash Can White - Brightroom™: Pedal-Operated Kitchen Garbage Can, Textured Plastic, Indoor Use
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This is one of the more expensive essentials, but honestly maybe the most worth it. There’s gonna be crumbs, you’re gonna spill something, you’re going to NEED to vacuum and you’re going to need a nice vacuum that can get it up.
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Total Clean Upright Vacuum: Multi-Surface, Bagless, Cyclonic Action, 3 Speeds, 35' Cord
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My most used product this far bc spilling something on carpet makes it STINK
Arm & Hammer Carpet & Room Extra Strength Odor Eliminator - 42.6oz
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You’re going to want to keep your dorm clean and smelling fresh and this is the EASIEST way to do that. Wipe down everything before you move in with these
Clorox Crisp Lemon Disinfecting Wipes Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 35ct
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You don’t have much closet space so you can’t afford to have your clothes slipping and sliding. These hangers are THIN and they help your clothes stay on
30pk Suit Flocked Hangers Black - Brightroom™: Velvet Clothes Hangers for Sweaters, Shirts, Dresses, Suits
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If you’re not gonna get velvet ones, get metal ones. They’re thin and don’t take up much space
Simplify 12pk Gray Flat Metal Hangers with Chrome Hook Kennedy International: Wire Clothes Hangers for Pants & Dresses
Hygiene đźšż
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Obviously you need a shower caddy, and the plastic ones DON’T MOLD. Very sturdy and can hold all of your stuff
Shower Caddy for Dorm Ivory - Room Essentials™
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USE THIS FOR YOUR WET FEET! This may seem silly but after your shower you’re gonna need to put your wet shower caddy and shower shoes somewhere, put it on this. It won’t soak through to the floor or mold.
18"x 24" Drying Mat Dark Gray - Brightroom™: Polyester Dish Mat, Machine Washable
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Literally the perfect shower shoe. And since they don’t mold(and they dry easy) you can still wear them out if you want
Classic Clog
Misc
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You’re probably not going to want to walk down the hall to fill up your water bottle, so get a brita so you can fill
It up in the sink and then use water from your dorm!
Brita Water Filter 6-Cup Denali Water Pitcher Dispenser with Standard Water Filter Cherry Blossom Pink
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This is so important if you want COLD DRINKS. Fill these up with your brita and keep them in your minifreezer. You’ll always have ice cold water
OXO 2pk Ice Cube Tray Light Blue: Plastic, 14 Cavities, Dishwasher-Safe, Ice Tray with Lid
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There are going to be places in your dorm you won’t be able to reach, including your bed. This will help your dorm stay organized!
Cosco 3 Step All Steel Step Stool with Tray: Folding Ladder, 225 lb Capacity, Silver, 3 Rungs, 28.74" Max Height
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This is so nice if you want to make friends on your floor.
U Brands 16"x20" Magnetic Dry Erase Board Aluminum Frame: Wall Mount Whiteboard for Office & Presentation
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If you’re gonna hang any big items like pictures or mirrors, these are the BEST
Command Large and Medium Damage-Free Picture Hanging Strips 28 Pairs
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If you want to hang posters these are the best bet to keep stuff off the walls
Loctite 2oz Fun Tak Mounting Tabs: Blue Sticky Tack Wall Putty for Posters & Art