Essential gadgets for college dorms, including intelligent lamps and power outlets
Back-to-School Essentials for College Students: A Comprehensive Guide
As college students prepare for the new academic year, they are in search of essential items to make their dorm rooms or first apartments functional, comfortable, and organized. Here is a roundup of popular back-to-school essentials that cater to various needs.
Storage Solutions
The Sterilite storage drawer is a stylish and practical choice for maximizing underbed space in small dorm room closets. With an opaque, woven pattern that mimics the look of furniture, it offers a sleek storage solution for college students. The mesh shower caddy, available at a 14% discount, helps keep bath products organized and easy to carry to communal showers.
Kitchen Gadgets
Air fryers, such as the mini air fryer, are compact kitchen appliances that fit perfectly in dorm rooms or first apartments. They allow students to prepare quick and healthy snacks or meals with ease. For those who prefer a retro touch, a compact microwave is available at a 7% discount.
Laundry Items
Laundry bags or baskets are a must-have for carrying and organizing laundry along with detergent and stain removers. The laundry bag with shoulder straps and a mesh pocket, available on Amazon, is big enough to carry two to three loads of laundry and uses durable polyester mesh material.
Refrigeration
Compact refrigerators, or mini fridges, are essential for storing beverages and perishable food items in small dorm rooms. The Frigidaire compact fridge freezer combo features a separate, small top freezer compartment for ice and frozen snacks, and its refrigerator section is designed for organization with adjustable glass shelves, a clear crisper drawer for produce, a handy can dispenser, and door bins large enough for 2-liter bottles.
Lighting
LED desk lamps provide essential lighting for study areas, and small desk or floor lamps are common recommendations for dorm rooms. The Kasa smart plugs work with Alexa and Google Home Assistant to enable hands-free control of dorm electronic appliances with voice commands.
Bedding
Twin XL sheets, comforters, pillows, mattress protectors, and toppers are essential for creating a comfortable sleeping environment. The CopperFlex® 2.0 Mattress Topper for twin XL by Brooklyn Bedding features dense memory foam, copper-infused memory foam, and a GlacioTex Cooling Cover for a cooler sleep surface.
Cleaning Supplies
Disinfecting wipes, trash cans, and small brooms help maintain cleanliness in dorm rooms. Brita's extra large filtered water dispenser is also a practical addition for providing clean drinking water.
Moving and Organization
2-pack moving bags plastic storage totes are useful for moving and organizing belongings, while over-the-door hooks and closet organizers help maximize limited space.
Nostalgia Retro Appliances
For those seeking a touch of nostalgia, the Nostalgia retro compact countertop microwave oven is available in fun colors.
These items collectively help create a functional, comfortable, and organized dorm or first apartment living space conducive to college life. Happy shopping and good luck with the new academic year!
In the guide for college students, storage solutions like the Sterilite storage drawer cater to lifestyle needs, combining style and practicality in small spaces. For those who enjoy cooking, compact kitchen appliances such as air fryers or mini refrigerators of brands like Frigidaire contribute to the food-and-drink aspects of collegiate living. To make shopping a breeze, consider fashion-and-beauty items like laundry bags or baskets and cleaning supplies from brands like Brita. Lastly, for those yearning for a touch of nostalgia, retro appliances like the Nostalgia retro countertop microwave can be found to enhance home-and-garden aesthetic charm.
