Living in a dorm room may not be the best living situation in the world, but it’s an incredible experience every college student should experience for at least one year of their education. As we encourage students to create their own dorm room business, we can certainly vouch for that.
During your time living in your dorm room, it’s important that you keep it tidy and organized, not only for your roommates’ sake but for yours too.
After all, you know what they say – a tidy room makes for a tidy mind?
With that in mind, here are 7 ways to keep your dorm room tidy and organized:
- Minimize The Amount Of Stuff You Bring From Home
When you first move to college it’s tempting to pack absolutely everything you own, just in case you need it. Whilst it may seem like the most sensible thing to do, your room will be short on space and you’ll end up having nowhere to store things. Try making a list of the things you absolutely need, packing only the essentials when you go.
- Organize All Of Your Important Books And Notes Neatly
As a college student, you’re going to have lots of notes and books from different classes. Organizing these in an easy to use system the allows you to grab and go on your way to class will save you fumbling around for your notes each morning (avoiding making a mess before you leave).
- Have Regular Clear Outs
Although it may seem as though you don’t need a clear out when you don’t have much stuff, you’ll be surprised the things you hoard over the months. Consider budget bin hire and throw out anything you haven’t used since your last clear out.
- Keep On Top Of Cleaning
The last thing you want to do as a college student is clean, but keeping on top of things will make it a much easier job for you and roommates.
- Invest In Some Decent Storage That Fits Within Your Room
College rooms are designed to have lots of storage space, however, there are lots of different hacks that can allow you to store even more in such a small space. Purchasing boxes that fit within your closest, under your desk and beneath your bed will give you enough more space to play with. For dorm room storage hacks, you can visit this handy blog post here.
- Decorate Your Room And Make It A Place You Love To Spend Time
Although you can’t renovate your room completely, adding personal touches will allow you to create a space you want to spend time. This should ultimately mean you’re creating a dorm room that you want to keep tidy and organized at all times.
- Try To Eat Meals In Kitchens and Common Areas
The last tip is probably the most simple, but it’s a great way to keep your room clean! If possible, try eating all your meals in kitchens and common areas, avoiding taking any perishable waste into your room. Your roommates will definitely thank you for it!
Do you live in a dorm room? How do you keep it tidy and organized? Let us know in the comment section below if we missed anything!
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