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items I’d like to think I was pretty on top of things when planning my dorm. The worst is having to find a ride to the store to get things you forgot or over-paying at the store on campus. Here’s my list of things that you will absolutely need throughout t...
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Cleaning
Organization
Health
Kitchen
Misc. essentials
Cleaning
Cheap but gets the job done. It’s such a hassle to borrow one from the front desk, we had so many people on our floor asking to use ours!
Eureka Blaze Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Powerful Suction 3-in-1 Small Handheld Vac with Filter for Hard Floor Lightweight Upright Home Pet Hair, Dark Black
DISINFECT! People get sick at the beginning of the school year for a reason. Teens are gross & it’s flu season! Please clean your dorm lol
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 75ct/3pk
There’s usually mirrors on the doors in dorms, clean it lol. It will end up looking so dirty and gross!
Windex Original Blue Glass Cleaner Spray - 26 fl oz
Surge Protector Power Strip - 8 Outlets with 4 USB (2 USB C) Charging Ports, Multi Plug Outlet Extender, 5Ft Braided Extension Cord, Flat Plug Wall Mount Desk USB Charging Station for Home Office ETL
I started out with just a laundry bag, but ended up just throwing my clothes on the floor in my closet on top of it and got a standing one. This one has a bag in it so you can still take it out when you do your laundry!
SOLEDI Laundry Hamper with Lid 100L Large & Tall Collapsible Laundry Basket, Clothes Hamper with Bag Removable Easy to Carry, Dirty Hampers for Bedroom, Bathroom, Dorm, College, Grey
Organization
Get bins with lids to keep snacks in!
16qt Heavy Duty Latching Clear Storage Box - Brightroom™: Portable Plastic Bin, Universal Storage, Black, Lidded
This is perfect for storing cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, first aid, shower stuff, etc.
3 Tier Metal Utility Cart White - Brightroom™: Rolling Storage Trolley with Wheels, Powder-Coated Steel, 31.3" Height
Not a lot of people think to get something like this, but it’s really convenient. Gives you a place to make food if you want, store your snacks, your cups/plates/silverware, etc
3 Tier Rolling Kitchen Cart with Wood Tabletop, Kitchen Island Carts with Wheels & Slider Shelf, Microwave Cart on Wheels，Coffee Cart & Metal Utility Cart with Hooks, 35.4"L*18.1"W*31.9"H，Wood+Chrome
You will want this on your bunk. To hold your water, laptop, or literally anything. You do not want to keep having to climb up and down for a drink of water
Lilithye Bedside Caddy Bedside Organizer Bedside Storage Caddy with Fixed Straps and Water Bottle Holder for Home College Dorm Bunk Bed Hospital Bed Crib Bed Rails (White)
I believe this is the exact storage cart that I had in my dorm!
Whitmor Supreme Baker’s Rack with Food Safe Removable Wood Cutting Board - Chrome
Health
When you need it, you’ll be so happy you already have it
Day/Night Multi -Symptom Cold & Flu Relief Combo Pack Softgels 48ct - up&up™
Honestly you can’t be too prepared for stuff like this!
Band-Aid First Aid Kit - 160ct
Another option
Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit - 80ct
Colds, staring at screens all day.. you’ll need this at some point
Ibuprofen (NSAID) Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer Tablets - 100ct - up&up™
Again, staying healthy at school is hard. When you’re sick in the winter, this will be helpful
AquaOasis® Cool Mist Humidifier (2.2L Water Tank) Quiet Ultrasonic Humidifiers for Bedroom & Large room - Adjustable -360 Rotation Nozzle, Auto-Shut Off, Humidifiers for Babies Nursery & Whole House
Once again, staying healthy and not getting sick is hard
Zicam Cold Remedy Cold Shortening Medicated Zinc-Free Nasal Swabs - 20ct
Self explanatory
Tylenol Extra Strength Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer Caplets - Acetaminophen - 225ct
Kitchen
Filter your water!!! Plus you do not want to have to go out in the hallway every time you need water. Don’t use plastic water bottles either!
Brita Metro Water Filter Pitcher with SmartLight Change Indicator, BPA-Free, Replaces 1,800 Plastic Water Bottles a Year, Lasts Two Months, Includes 1 Filter, Small - 6-Cup Capacity, White
An essential. College kids need to eat!
Comfee EM720CPL-PMB Countertop Microwave Oven with Sound On/Off, ECO Mode and Easy One-Touch Buttons, 0.7 Cu Ft, Black
Another obvious essential
BLACK+DECKER BCRK25B Compact Refrigerator Energy Star Single Door Mini Fridge with Freezer, 2.5 Cubic Feet, Black
Misc. essentials
It gets HOT in dorms, especially if you’re on a higher floor. Trust me you’ll want a fan
Dreo Tower Fans for Bedroom, 90° Oscillating Fans for indoors, 4 Modes 5 Speeds Max 26ft/s, 12H Timer, LED Display with Touch, Remote Control, 40" Quiet Bladeless Standing Floor Fan for Home Office
If you and your roommate have different schedules, you’ll want to have this.
MZOO Sleep Eye Mask for Side Sleeper Men Women, Zero Eye Pressure 3D Sleeping Mask, Light Blocking Patented Design Night Blindfold, Soft Eye Shade Cover for Travel, Black
A more expensive version (but so worth it)
DROWSY Silk Sleep Mask. Face-Hugging, Padded Silk Cocoon for Luxury Sleep in Total Darkness. (Sunset Pink)
The desk chairs that they provide in your room are not comfortable at all. Again your back will thank you
CloudBliss Seat Cushion for Office Chair,Car Seat,Lumbar and Back Support Memory Foam Pillow, Coccyx Cushion for Tailbone ,Sciatica & Back Pain Relief -Black
Dorm lighting is not great. This is perfect and a good size to do makeup at your desk
ROLOVE 8"x10" Lighted Vanity Mirror, Makeup Mirror with Light, Dimmable Touch Screen, Portable Travel Mirror with U-Shaped Bracket, Cosmetic Mirror with Lights for Makeup Desk ＆ Dressing Room
You never know if you or one of your friends will need this!!
Fiskars Sewing Travel Kit
You need this. That’s all
Twin XL (13-16 in. Deep) SureGuard Mattress Encasement - 100% Waterproof, Bed Bug Proof, Hypoallergenic - Premium Zippered Six-Sided Cover
GE 3-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector 8 Ft Braided Long Cord Extension Cord Surge Protector Power Strip Flat Plug Extension Cord 250 Joules ETL Listed White 38433
Again, you just need this
Set of 2 Standard Size SureGuard Pillow Protectors - 100% Waterproof, Bed Bug Proof, Hypoallergenic - Premium Zippered Cotton Covers - Smooth
Dorm beds are NOT comfortable. Your back will thank you
EASELAND Twin XL Mattress Pad Pillow Top Quilted Fitted Mattress Cover/ Protector Extra Long Cotton Top 8-21" Deep Pocket Cooling Mattress Topper (39x80 Inches, White)