I think one of the biggest stressors my mom had before moving me into school was my ability to keep my space and the shared dorm clean.
To make things clear, I am not a dirty person in general. Messy? Sure. But I think everyone can be.
Nonetheless, I heard her concerns and was grateful when she took me shopping for cleaning supplies.
Living on your own is a lot different than living in a house where your parents probably do a lot of the heavy lifting in terms of chores and cleaning.
Here are some of (what I think to be) the key cleaning essentials for the dorm:
- Bleach wipes: they’re so multi-purpose and good for bacteria, get them.
- Dust spray/glass cleaner: the room gets dustier than you think! Also, if you have mirrors, you’ll want to clean them.
- A vacuum/or broom: Especially for rugs. If a hard floor is more your style, a broom is the way to go.
- Tide pen!: This is so important, and I have used it all the time. Stains for clothes pop up way more than you’d expect.
Obviously, there is much more, depending on your living situation, and what you and your roommate(s) decide. But I hope you found these tips to be helpful.
As always, Go Hawks!
Sophia
