It’s freshman year. You’re packing up your tiny dorm room, and only one thought is crossing your mind: you can’t wait to come back in the fall and move into your very own apartment with your closest friends. However, an apartment is a little different than a dorm, and you may find yourself feeling lost about what exactly to get. Here are some interesting (but essential) things you probably never thought about getting for your first apartment:
1. Scrub Daddy
While a sponge may seem like a somewhat random thing to check off your list, this sponge is spectacular. With holes for easy grip and temperature activation, it’s a must have for all your scrubbing needs. It turns squishy when it’s hot and hard when it’s cold. You will never wash dishes the same way again! Watch the info video here.2. George Foreman
Say goodbye to cooking in the oven! If you’re looking for a quick and simple dinner, the George Foreman is the cooking choice for you. Easy to cook burgers, chicken, and any other kind of meat that you can think of in a short and sensible amount of time. Also, it makes for easy cleaning and easy storability. Watch an easy how-to-use video here.3. Speaker System
In your apartment, you’re going to have a lot more space, which in turn leads to a lot more space to cover when playing music. Chances are, your laptop speakers aren’t going to cut it anymore. While Bluetooth speakers can be kind of pricey, here are some pretty cheap options.4. Steamer
Clothes get wrinkly way too quickly, and sometimes you need a quick fix to blast out those wrinkles. Steamers are so nice, and most come in small sizes that are easy for on the go, like this one.5. Tool Kit
Most likely, your big, tall male floor companions no longer live right down the hall and can’t help when something needs fixing. You can put that nail in the wall girl, I believe in you!6. Printer
No longer living in the dorms will no longer give you easy access to printing off important documents 24×7, especially in a time crunch. On the bright side, you no longer have to pay for printing! (Just ink).7. Garbage Can
This may seem silly, but I moved into a fully furnished apartment and the apartment complex did not provide a garbage can. This would be a good thing to double check before moving in. 8. These fun Hangers
These hangers are a life saver because you can stack multiple hangers together, giving you maximum space in your new, (hopefully) bigger closet! They are also great for figuring out layered outfits.
9. Swiffer
Sure, Cinderella made cleaning look effortless with just a broom and a dustpan, but this is the 21st century, and the easiest way to clean a floor is with a Swiffer!Happy apartment shopping! Get ready for the most stressful but most thrilling shopping trips you will ever embark on.