It’s about halfway through the semester, which means your room is likely more than halfway to becoming a mess! Think cleaning is annoying, time-consuming, and gross? Well, that might be true. But one thing it’s not—expensive! Here are 10 products that will keep your dorm room clean for under $30. And who doesn’t need an excuse to put off studying for that midterm? Clearly cleaning your room needs to take first priority!
Island Orchard Mosaic Reed Diffuser: Candles aren’t allowed in dorms. Keep your room smelling fresh with a reed diffuser in your favorite scent. $18, Pier 1 Imports
method Bathroom Cleaning Kit: If you’re cleaning a toilet, sink, or shower, you’ll need this. $16, methodhome.com
Clean Well Sanitizing Wipes: Wipes make everything from the desk to the TV easy to clean. These come in a delicious orange vanilla scent. $9, cleanwell.com
Green Works Glass Cleaner: Wipe down mirrors and windows with an eco-friendly solution. $5, greenworks.com
Dust-Off Monitor Wipes and Duster Combo: Get rid of dust and dirty fingerprints on your beloved laptop. $17, staples.com
Bounty Paper Towels, 12 Count: These are a must for a dorm room; a quick fix for a spilled drink or soup. $17, walmart.com
Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit: Forget a soapy bucket. This mop is a much better option for a dorm room or small apartment. Just slap on a cleaning cloth, squirt cleaning solution, and scrub away. $25, drugstore.com
KONE by Karim Rashid: Suck up all those pretzel crumbs from the night before with this cute mini purple vacuum. $30, dirtdevil.com
Metallic Mezzo Can by Umbra: Use a trash can with a lid to keep food waste out of sight. $13, containerstore.com
Waste can in Aloe Green by InterDesign: Don’t throw everything out! Pick a large bin in a pretty color to recycle computer paper or old magazines. Get another for recycling bottles and cans. $10, organize.com
Happy cleaning!