![]() ![]() These things can add up, but if you have the money and space to buy in bulk you’ll thank yourself later, because you can save quite a bit of money.Ī mattress/soft sleeping surface and pillow: Unless you like sleeping on the floor, this is probably a good idea. A dish brush for scrubbing dishes, and soap for cleaning dishes and your hands. ![]() Something to scrub the toilet with, and a plunger. Some apartments have a shower curtain rod already installed, some don’t, so check beforehand if you can.Ĭleaning supplies: A broom, vacuum and mop are good examples. It’s not fun to forget this when you don’t have that, especially after a long, sweaty move-in day (Chico Augusts are hot!). Shower curtain, plastic liner and hooks: If your apartment has a glass sliding door or some other fancy entryway to the tub, obviously ignore this one. Toilet paper: Avoid having to soil a washcloth or something else you own - bring a buffer roll or two from your previous place if you don’t think you’ll have time to get some TP on move-in day. Washcloths and towels: I guess you could air dry, which means you and your roommate are either going to be fast friends or it’s going to get really awkward really quick. Laundry carrier and detergent: If the laundry leprechauns haven’t already stolen enough of them already, you’re bound to lose a sock or two if you balance your clothes on your arms while walking down the hall or the stairs to the laundry room. A room in Chico State’s Whitney Hall was scorched from an unattended candle years ago, with smoke and water damaging nine other rooms. Candles aren’t an essential item, but if you’re into mood lighting or want to impress your first college date, don’t light a real candle. That way you can stay up late studying and you don’t have to leave the ceiling light on, which is bright and makes it impossible for many people to sleep. Lamp/battery-powered candles: Your roommate and you likely won’t have the same schedules (see “sleep mask/earplugs” above), so getting a lamp is a great idea. There are wall plug-ins with USB charging ports, but it’d be a good idea to figure out if those are acceptable at your residence hall, first. Surge-protected power strips: We all have 50 electronic devices nowadays so getting one of these is essential. I’ve never regretted having duct tape, either. ![]() Tool kit: It’s a good idea to have a basic toolkit anywhere you live. If you have a lot of clothes and they don’t all fit, my suggestion is to just leave some at home or donate.įirst aid items: Everybody gets boo boos. Hangers for clothes: The dorm room that I lived in had a wardrobe with shelves and a rack to hang your clothes on. In Chico, it’s usually a twin XL size you’re looking for, but it’s always wise to check with your residence hall. ![]() I’d suggest getting a protector designed to keep bed bugs at bay and a foam topper or pad, unless you don’t mind your back being as stiff as your mattress.īedding: Your dorm room doesn’t come with sheets or blankets, so don’t forget those. But it’s not one you want coming into direct contact with your skin. Mattress pad/foam and mattress protector: Every dorm room mattresses has got to have an interesting history. ![]()
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