This post is all about dorm room cleaning supplies every college freshman needs!
Dorm room cleaning supplies
Keep your dorm room smelling great and clean with these dorm room cleaning supplies!
Cleaning With The Roomie
My roommate was super cool, but the girl was a clean freak! So our dorm room was spotless.
Now, I didn’t mind, but boy, sometimes waking up early on Saturday to get that stuff done after a long week was exhausting, but for a clean dorm room, I pushed through.
Plus, our clean dorm room was so comfortable and inviting, so it was worth it in the end.
Here are some dorm room cleaning supplies we used to keep our dorm room clean and smelling great!
Use this list as a guide to help you keep your dorm room fresh and clean!
Dorm room cleaning supplies
1. Duster
Firstly, we dusted a lot, mainly because of her allergies, and it helped her reduce her symptoms.
We mainly used Swiffer dusters because they help us keep our surfaces clean.
Plus, it traps the dust, unlike the other dusters we used.
So remember to pack a duster to help you clean your dorm room.
2. Mop
So we also used the Swiffer Wet Jet to clean our floors too and this works great. It was easy to use.
The only downside of this mop was the price, but since we split the cost, it was manageable.
Other than that, it works great!
3. Broom and dustpan
A broom and dustpan set is a must. We bought a cheap one, and it worked great and lasted the full school year.
4. Tile scrubber
Cleaning the bathroom is no fun, honestly, but with the right cleaning tools, you will be done before you know it.
We used this tile scrubber and a few other bathroom cleaning supplies to get our bathroom fresh and clean.
5. Broom and mop grippers
Since we couldn’t use nails to hang anything, these broom and mop grippers are a game-changer.
Without these, our mop, broom, and vacuum would just get in our way.
Get a set of broom and mop grippers to get your broom, mops, and vacuum off the floor!
6. Compact Vacuum
In general, when it comes to vacuums, you want one that works and is also affordable, but you don’t want to go too cheap.
A compact vacuum works great for small dorm rooms that don’t have a lot of carpet on the floor.
However, if your dorm room has a lot of carpet on the floor, you will need something more robust.
So if you plan on moving off-campus, just bear in mind you will most likely need a new vacuum if your off-campus apartment has a lot of carpet on the floor.
However, for dorm rooms with laminated or wooden flooring, these compact vacuums get the job done.
7. Carpet spot remover
Cute area rugs are great, but spilling stuff on them isn’t great at all. However, having a carpet spot remover can help save your cute area rug.
We keep a bottle on hand, but our suite mates got more use out of the bottle than us.
But nevertheless, just having a bottle on hand is always a good idea.
8. Carpet cleaner
Since candles were not allowed in our dorm room, we had to find candle alternatives, and these were a gem in the rough!
We used a carpet cleaner to clean our area rugs, and it always had our rugs smelling great!
These are worth a try if you, too, are looking for candle alternatives for your dorm room.
9. Paper towels
In our dorm room, we used cleaning cloths and paper towels.
But it was always easier to use paper towels since we always had to wash the clothes to keep them mold-free.
So remember to add a set of paper towels to your college packing list!
10. Disinfecting wipes
A set of disinfecting wipes is super important because they help you significantly reduce bacteria on your surfaces.
Moreover, by using these along with disinfecting sprays and all-purpose cleaners, they last a while before we need to replace them.
11. Disinfecting spray
During the cool months when the flu season is at its peak, having a tin of disinfecting spray on hand is always useful.
While they don’t prevent you from getting the flu, they help reduce the bacteria on surfaces.
Plus, it deodorizes your living space to make it smell clean.
12. Air freshener
After deodorizing your room, this air freshener will make it smell ten times better.
My roommate and I loved this air freshener – we always had a tin in the room.
13. Scented trash bags
A set of scented trash bags is another candle alternative.
Now, while these trash bags smelled great, the smell doesn’t last.
However, for the price, they were a bargain, so we mainly used them.
14. Laundry hamper
A laundry hamper is great for dorm rooms – they don’t take up too much space, and they help you keep all your clothes in one place.
My roommate recommended these, and she was spot on – these were affordable, and they got the job done.
15. Mesh clothing washing bags
A set of mesh clothing washing bags is a must-have for washing delicate clothing pieces like panties and bras.
16. Laundry bag
If your laundry room is extremely close to your dorm room, you probably don’t need a laundry bag.
But it’s a couple of minutes away from your dorm room, and a laundry bag will help you carry your laundry to the laundry room more easily and quickly.
17. Laundry detergent
Remember to buy your favorite laundry detergent to wash your laundry! I mainly used Tide with Downy.
Overall, Tide with Downy smells great!
But if you have sensitive skin, consider trying Tide Free and Gentle or a fragrance-free and parabens-free laundry detergent to wash your laundry.
18. Wrinkle release spray
So clearly, I like stuff with Downy. But in my defense, this stuff smells great, so you know this was one of my top dorm room cleaning supplies!
This wrinkle release spray comes in handy when using a steamer to get wrinkles out of clothes, especially jeans.
19. Mini steamer
A mini steamer helps you get wrinkles out of clothes faster than traditional irons.
Plus, they help you save space, and you don’t need an ironing board, an iron, and an iron holder when you have one of these.
20. Dishwashing liquid
If you have a mini kitchen in your dorm, remember to get dishwashing liquid.
My roommate used disposable tableware, so she didn’t use dishwashing liquid, but this was a staple in my storage cart with my dishwashing sponges.
21. Dishwashing sponge
If you’re using reusable tableware in your dorm room, remember to add at least one dishwashing sponge to your college packing list.
22. Dishwashing pump dispenser and sponge holder
Now, this isn’t a must-have item by any means, but this dishwashing pump dispenser and sponge holder were perfect for my little dorm room kitchen.
It kept my dishwashing sponge clean and mold-free. Plus, it helped me use less dishwashing liquid. So for me, it was one of my top dorm room cleaning supplies.
23. Liquid hand soap
Dirty hands spread germs, so remember your liquid hand soap. Add this to the top of your college packing list.
24. Soap dispenser
This soap dispenser is touchless, so it’s perfect for dispersing liquid hand soap.
25. Hand sanitizer
Also, remember your hand sanitizers! They are just as important as your hand soap. So remember to pack a bottle of hand sanitizer.
26. Cleaning cloth
A set of cleaning cloths will save you money on paper towels.
However, using them can be a hassle depending on how your dorm room is designed, so bear that in mind.
27. All-purpose cleaner
Fabuloso cleaners smell great! Overall, this scented all-purpose cleaner gets the job done, and it’s affordable.
I have yet to try one scent that didn’t. All in all, a few bottles of these will easily last you months.
All you need is a spray bottle, water, and some Fabuloso – your room will be clean and will smell amazing!
28. Spray bottles
A set of spray bottles is great for all-purpose cleaning solutions. You can easily create your personalized cleaning solution using these spray bottles.
29. Cleaning gloves
A pair of cleaning gloves keeps your manicure intact. Plus, these are so pretty!
30. Bathroom cleaner
Kaboom! is no joke. It gets the job done – it’s a great dorm room cleaning supply.
This makes my job so much easier. I just spray and come back later, and boom, half the work is done.
Sometimes I don’t even have to use the tile scrubber – just a cleaning cloth, and I am done.
31. Toilet cleaning supplies
Toilet bowl cleaning supplies weren’t even on my college packing list; thankfully, my roommate had this covered.
All in all, these are great for cleaning toilets. They are more hygienic than traditional toilet cleaners.
32. Garbage bin
Remember to add a garbage bin for your dorm bathroom to your college packing list. This white one is space-saving and super cute!
33. Storage cart
This 3-tier rolling storage cart with a handle will help you keep your cleaning supplies organized. Plus, you can hang your cleaning cloth on the handle to dry.
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