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Dorm Life Necessities

Things You Can't Live Without - or Can You?

Here's a list - be sure to check it twice!

DORM LIFE NECESSITIES

  • Alarm clock
  • Answering machine/ voice mail
  • Batteries
  • Blanket/comforter
  • Desk lamp
  • Egg crate mattress pad
  • Extension cords
  • Flashlight
  • Hangers
  • Mattress pad
  • Outlet extenders
  • Pillows/pillowcases
  • Power strip
  • Sheets (extra long 80x34)
  • Shower caddy
  • Storage cubes
  • Telephone
  • Towels
  • Washcloths
  • Wastebasket

PERSONAL CARE NECESSITIES

  • Chapstick
  • Cologne/perfume
  • Cosmetics
  • Cotton swabs/balls
  • Curling iron
  • Dental floss
  • Deodorant
  • Eyeglasses/contacts/ repair   kit/cleaning supplies
  • Hair care items
  • Hair dryer
  • Manicure set
  • Mirror (full length and hand)
  • Moisturizer
  • Mouthwash
  • Nail clippers
  • Nail polish/remover
  • Overnight bag
  • Prescription medication
  • Rain slicker/poncho
  • Razor/blades
  • Robe/slippers
  • Shaving gel/after shave
  • Shampoo/conditioner
  • Shower slippers
  • Soap/holder/shower gel
  • Sunscreen
  • Tissues
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Umbrellas (one in backpack)
  • Vitamins

CLEANING SUPPLIES

  • Air freshener
  • Cleaning rags
  • Dish cloths/towels
  • Dish detergent
  • Glass cleaner
  • Hand vac
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Light bulbs
  • Paper towels
  • Sponge
  • Spray cleaner
  • Vacuum cleaner

TOOL KIT

  • Duct tape
  • Hammer
  • Nails
  • Pliers
  • Screwdrivers (flathead and Phillips)
  • Screws
  • Tape measure
  • Trash bags

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MEDICATION/FIRST AID

  • Ace bandages
  • Adhesive tape
  • Alcohol
  • Aloe
  • Antacid
  • Antibiotic cream
  • Antihistamine
  • Band-aids
  • Cold/allergy
  • Cortisone cream
  • Cough drops
  • Cough syrup
  • Decongestant
  • Headache remedy
  • Ice pack
  • Nasal spray
  • Pain reliever
  • Peroxide
  • Petroleum jelly
  • Thermometer
  • Throat spray
  • Tweezers

SEWING KIT

  • Buttons
  • Lint brush/roller'
  • Needles
  • Pins
  • Seam ripper
  • Thread
  • Velcro

LAUNDRY

  • Bleach
  • Color safe bleach
  • Color safe sheets
  • Dryer sheets'
  • Drying rack'
  • Fabric softener
  • Hangers
  • Laundry bag
  • Laundry basket
  • Laundry detergent
  • Rolls of quarters
  • Stain stick

COOKING/DINING

  • Bag clips
  • Bottle/can opener
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee maker
  • Drinks/drink mixes
  • Glasses/mugs
  • Hot pot
  • Knives, forks, spoons
  • Plates/bowls
  • Grill
  • Ice cube trays
  • Microwave
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Plastic pitcher
  • Popcorn maker
  • Pot holders
  • Refrigerator
  • Snacks
  • Toaster/Toaster/oven

OFFICE/SCHOOL/STUDY

  • Address book
  • Assignment book
  • Backpack
  • Binders
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Colored pencils
  • Compass
  • Computer
  • Desk organize
  • Envelopes
  • File cabinet
  • Filler paper
  • Folders
  • Glue
  • Glue sticks
  • Highlighters
  • Markers
  • Masking tape
  • Note cards
  • Paper clips
  • Pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Pens
  • Post-a-notes
  • Postage stamps
  • Printer
  • Printer ink cartridges
  • Printer paper
  • Protractor
  • Push pins (bulletin board)
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Scotch tape
  • Spiral notebooks
  • Stapler/staples
  • Theme covers
  • White-out

DORM LIFE (OPTIONAL)

  • Backrest pillow
  • Beach towel
  • Bed lamp (clip-on)
  • Bed risers
  • Bicycle and lock
  • Board games/cards
  • Bookends
  • Broom/dustpan
  • Bulletin board
  • CD stand/rack
  • Chair
  • Closet organizer
  • Coat rack/hooks
  • Dry erase board
  • Fan
  • Floor lamp
  • Floor pillows
  • Futon
  • Headphones
  • Lap desk
  • Loft
  • Nightlight
  • Photo album/Photos
  • Posters  
  • Poster tape
  • Rug
  • Shoe rack
  • Stackable stools
  • Stereo/Ipod w/ speakers
  • Television
  • Under-the-bed storage Lock box
  • Magnets

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

  • Bank account
  • Checking account
  • Debit/charge card
  • Cell phone
  • Insurance card (health/car)
  • Passport
  • Physical/Shots
  • Social security card

 

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