10 Essential Things You Need For Your First Apartment After College

These just might make your life easier!

1. Portable Clothes Washing Machine

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You might find an apartment that is absolutely perfect, only downfall is that there is not an in-unit washer and dryer. This can help fix this issue. Have the apartment of your dreams and get that laundry done too!

2. Drying Rack

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Lessen up the amount of work on yourself and leave the dish drying up to the drying rack. All you would have to worry about is putting them away after they are done.

3. Portable Air Purifier

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One thing you need to know about apartments is that everyone shares the same air. Make sure that you are breathing in the cleanest of air in you apartment with an air purifier.

4. Command Strips

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Patching up holes is a pain. Grab some Command strips to reduce the amount of patching you might need to do later.

5. Ice Trays

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Get yoursef a few of these handy trays. Some apartments may lack an ice maker, so these will be your saving grace when you really need a cold drink.

6. Floor Lamp

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Nobody likes gaudy overhead lights. The more lamps, the better! Better stage the lighting in your apartment with a stylish floor lamp.

7. Tool Kit

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God only knows what things will break when you are living in your apartment. Keep a handy tool kit close to fix things on the fly.

8. Carbon Monoxide Detector

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Yes, something so small is something that you should absolutely have! Get yourself a carbon monoxide detector and know that you are safe from the dangerous toxin.

9. Stainless Steel Trashcan

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You're a grown-up now! Treat yourself with a slick stainless steel trashcan. No more cheap plastic tubs for your trash anymore...that's so college.

10. And a nice showerhead

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Who knows how old your new apartment's showerhead is? Might as well play it safe and get a showerhead that is new and that you know you will enjoy.