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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/blue-drew-128 on 2025-11-03 19:19:22+00:00.

I created this list for my roommates and I a few years ago to keep track of what we had/ needed to get when moving into our new apartment. It includes items separated by section, such as kitchen, bathroom, cleaning, and misc. Feel free to edit as needed, its not exhuastive!

Kitchen

• Plates (small + large)
• Bowls
• Cups
• Mugs
• Silverware + Organizer
• Knives
• Measuring cups
• Strainer
• Vegetable Peeler
• Can opener
• Tinfoil
• Ziplocs
• Tupperware
• Pots
• Pans
• Frying pans
• Cooking utensils
• Toaster oven
• Trash can + bags
• Dish Rack
• Oven Mitts
• Mixing Bowls
• Ice tray
• Cutting boards
• Paper towels
• Dish towels
• Recycling bin
• Sponges

Spices/Condiments

• Garlic Powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• Onion Powder
• Italian seasoning
• Cinnamon
• Baking Powder & Baking Soda
• Vegetable Oil / Olive Oil
• Ketchup
• Mayo
• Mustard
• Soy Sauce
• Sugar (white & brown)
• Vinegar

Bathroom

• Shower curtain, liner, hooks
• Bathmats
• Toilet paper
• Tissues
• Hand soap
• Trash can
• Toilet cleaner/brush
• Plunger
• shelf/storage

Cleaning

• Lysol/Disinfectant
• General purpose spray
• Bleach (comet)
• Swiffer + dust pads
• Glass cleaner
• Dish soap
• Dishwasher detergent
• Stain remover
• Raid
• Vacuum
• Laundry detergent

Misc

• Small/basic tool kit
• Shoe rack
• Batteries
• superglue
• Tape
• Sticky notes
• Magnets
• Scissors/ box cutter
• bandaids
• fire extinguisher