Most Essential Cleaning Tools for the College Student Let's face it, unless your dorm or apartment comes with its own maid service, you'll have to do some sort of cleaning while in college. A little tidying up here and there can make your place much more inviting and livable. Here are five essential tools every college student needs to help make their lives a little less messy. 1. Vacuum cleaner A basic vacuum cleaner is a necessity for college students, especially if you have a grungy looking carpet in your dorm or apartment. Even if you just use a hand held vacuum cleaner, you can still pick up the majority of the dirt and grime from your floor or furniture. Vacuuming your place regularly can also go a long way towards limiting your allergies. 2. Toilet brush and cleaner Unless you are a completely abnormal college student, chances are your bathroom is dirty. The simplest remedy would be to use your neighbor’s bathroom all the time. Since most of us can't get away with that, cleaning is really the only other option.
3. All purpose cleaner This is really a life saver for the college student – one product that can clean almost anything. Yes, you can actually use an all-purpose cleaner on any surface in your pad - living room, kitchen, bathroom, wherever, making cleaning much more economical, and easier! 4. Rubber Gloves Yes, cleaning can be gross. Especially your bathrooms. Using these should be a no-brainer. 5. Laundry Bag While not exactly a cleaning tool, a laundry bag is an item that can certainly help you clean your place. Consider yourself lucky if you get a place with a built-in washer and dryer. The rest of us will have to lug pounds of clothes up and down stairs and even across busy streets just to get the laundry done. A simple laundry bag can make the job that much easier. The best part is that you can also use it just to take your laundry back and forth from your parent’s house where Mom is happy to do it for you! Mike Tennant is a freelance content writer who has covered lifestyle and technology topics for more than four years. Mike currently works with Vacuum-Home.com as a content developer to help consumers find the best vacuum cleaner for their needs. |