8/7/2019 By University Frames

College Dorm Room Essentials You Can Get on a Budget

Dorm rooms are small, making it difficult to keep all of your college essentials organized. Shopping at your local dollar store or retailers such as DormCo will allow you to get your dorm room essentials at an affordable price and keep them organized and easy to find.

Here’s what you should get for your dorm room:

Small Totes

You can buy small totes in a variety of sizes and colors. Use one in each area to hold all of your necessities. This will keep all the single items from lying around and cluttering up your space.

Dental Necessities

Keep all of your dental necessities in a small tote bag. Toothbrushes, dental floss, toothpaste, and dental picks can all be neatly stored and organized in the tote. The best thing about buying your items at the dollar store or DormCo is that you can find smaller sizes of mouthwash and toothpaste that won't take up a lot of extra space.

Toiletries

Toiletries like razors, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotions are easily stored in small mesh totes that can be carried into the bathroom or in sturdy fabric totes taken with you on trips. You can also use totes to store your makeup and fragrances as well. Many totes have compartments so you can keep your hair products separate from your body wash and lotions.

Desk/School Supplies

Dollar stores are a great place to find desk and school supplies. When you're in school and on a tight budget, saving money is always a priority. Using small desk organizers and pencil bags, it makes it easy to keep all of your desk and school supplies separate from one another. Most dollar stores carry small binder pencil pouches that you can hook inside your binder for safekeeping.

Cleaning and Laundry Supplies

The dollar store or DormCo is also a good place to buy your cleaning and laundry supplies. You can get most of the cleaning and laundry supplies you will need for less than $10. 

Kitchen Supplies

You can get your condiments and spices at the dollar store or DormCo. You can also find cups, plates, and eating utensils for a few dollars.

As soon as you start moving into your room, create a dorm room checklist of the essentials that you are going to need when you make your way to the dollar store. Keep it simple. Items are inexpensive, and you can always find small storage options you can use to save room and stay organized.