7 Laundry Essentials For Your College Dorm Room
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- We created a list of essential laundry items that students need for their dorm room.
- Every item on the list includes a need vs. want rating score, product recommendations, and helpful student commentary.
- Laundry essentials are indicated by a checkmark and you can click on any item to jump to our review.
Laundry Hamper/Bin
Need vs. Want Rating
Products We Recommend
Frequently Asked Questions
Every student needs a laundry hamper or basket for carrying their clothes to the laundry room. These items also function as a dirty laundry bin, which helps prevent clothing from being scattered across your dorm room floor. You can always bring a cheap laundry bag if you prefer keeping your clean clothes separate from the dirty ones.
Laundry Detergent
& Stain Remover
Need vs. Want Rating
Products We Recommend
Frequently Asked Questions
Carrying a big bottle of liquid detergent to the laundry room is a hassle. Most students prefer using detergent pods because they’re light-weight and mess free. You can also get 3-in-1 pods with detergent, stain remover, and color protection!
Fabric Softener
& Color/Dryer Sheets
Need vs. Want Rating
Products We Recommend
Frequently Asked Questions
Color catcher sheets help students save time and money by allowing different colors to be washed in the same load.
Drying Rack
& Ironing Board/Iron
Need vs. Want Rating
Products We Recommend
Frequently Asked Questions
Most students leave their iron and ironing board at home, but they’re helpful if you have the extra space. A helpful trick is to get a foldable ironing board and hang it on the back of your door. Unless you’re someone who needs their clothes ironed on a frequent basis, it’s probably easier to use a dry cleaners near your college for a small fee.
Sewing Kit & Lint Roller
Need vs. Want Rating
Products We Recommend
Frequently Asked Questions
A sewing kit is definitely worth bringing if you’re capable of making repairs on your own. You never know when you’ll need to reattach a button or fix a rip.
Quarters & Student ID
Need vs. Want Rating
Products We Recommend
Frequently Asked Questions
Most dorm washing and drying machines require students to pay with quarters or by swiping their Student ID card. It’s super convenient to keep a month’s supply of quarters in your dorm room desk.