what are some top things you need when moving into your 1st apartment?
Answers:
make a list of what you have and don't have, after moving in check out your space to see what kind of organizers you may need, window treatment measurments, microwave if not already provided, cleaning supplies, dishes, silverware, coffee maker, george foreman, laundry basket, trash basket, sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, furniture, cookware, bakeware. Like I said make a list, and if you're still not sure just go walk around wal mart you'll get ideas there.
Other answers:
Toilet paper.....
Toilet paper.....
Food. I had gotten so caught up with buying this and that and decorating that I forgot to stock up the fridge.
Curtains! Also, cleaning products, dishes/silverware, a table and chairs, bed, bedding, hangers, a small tool set, toilet paper, towels, dish soap, sponges, basic food stuff, like spices and condiments, a garbage can... the list goes on and on.
Good luck!
A shower curtain.
You will need cleaning supplies and toilet paper. Make sure you have extra light bulbs and a vacuum.
something to cover the windows something to sleep on & something to cook in & toilet paper...
LOTS of paper towels.
A garlic press.
A collander.
And be careful not to damage anything, because you'll have to pay for it when you move out!
Plunger (biggy)
Dishes/utensils/glasses/cookwa...
Shower curtains (possibly)
Bath mats (possibly)
Curtains (possibly)
Light Bulbs
Broom/vacuum cleaner
Cleansers
Extension Cords/surge protectors
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
I know when I send this as my answer I will think of more.....but I have to go home now. Sorry --- you'll get more. Good question though --- keep a list going.
Shampoo the carpet.........
Change of address cards from USPS
Phone Hookup
Cable Hookup
FOOD
Beer(Optional)
Wine(Optional)
Clean bathroom and kitchen very well.
Introduce yourself to any neighbors.
can opener, and a microwave for spaghetti Os. oh and ramen noodles.
NEW TOILET SEAT!!!
rubber gloves for cleaning the nasty stuff that the cleaning people don't seem to notice! toilet paper, cleaning supplies, paper towels, garbage bags, vacuum cleaner. I got a laundry basket full of household supplies when I moved to my first apartment. It had a dishrack, plates, utensils, cups, toilet scrubber, trashcan for bathroom, napkin holder. stuff like that. Hit up the dollare store and see what they have. Contact paper/shelf liners for shelves in kitchen and bathroom.
DEFINITELY get some bleach cleanser for the shower/bath tub, toilet, sinks.
- Food and beverages
- Means to prepare food and beverages until you get used to the major appliances (i.e. toaster oven, blender, etc.)
- Non-perishables (i.e. toilet paper, paper towels, canned food)
- sheets, towels and pillowcases
- cleaning products (laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, all-purpose cleaner, sponges, a broom or vacuum cleaner, etc.)
- at least one table and chair
- a phone
- flashlights, a radio, and batteries for both
- Somewhere to sleep (a bed, futon, large couch, air mattress)
That's the stuff off the top of my head. I'm sure I'm missing some things.
Sheets and other bedding, towels and washcloths, garbage can, broom or vacuum cleaner, laundry basket and detergent and quarters if you are going to use a laundromat or a machine on the premises, paper towels, shower curtain, bathroom rug. A radio, at least, and whatever other media you have/want. A flashlight with batteries. A few sizes of pans (large and small sauce pans, and a frying pan and colander, at least). Stamps and envelopes, to pay bills/write letters.
cleaning supplies, flashlights, broom vacuum etc.,