23 Dorm Essentials to Pick Up on Your Next Costco Run

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Shopping for all of the dorm room essentials you need, from bedding to cleaning must-haves, adds up fast. And the cost of everyday supplies for your dorm room or apartment can also come as a shock. At home, my family always relies on our local Costco for everyday staples, but once I'm at college in New York City, I end up getting whatever I need in small quantities from CVS or the grocery store — and desperately missing the bulk quantities and great deals at Costco.

So, here's my proposal: Before you head out for college move-in day (or when you spend a weekend with your family at school or at home), ask your parents — or whoever your Costco hookup is — to take you on a run for some Costco dorm essentials.

I found some great picks online , and Jamie Birdwell-Branson, senior SEO strategist at Apartment Therapy Media, went to her local Costco in Kentucky to scout the best dorm finds in person, too. Here are the 23 Costco dorm essentials to stock up on now or whenever you realize you're missing a crucial item like compact storage containers or a fan for a stuffy room.

Dorm Bedding & Decor Essentials

Dorm Bath Essentials

Dorm Kitchen & Food Prep Essentials

Dorm Storage Essentials

Dorm Cleaning & Laundry Essentials

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