Back to school essentials

Creating a comfortable living space is crucial for a productive and enjoyable college experience.

Choose soft, breathable sheets and a cozy duvet set to ensure a restful night's sleep after long study sessions. Adding cushions and pillows not only provides extra support for studying or lounging but also adds a personal touch to your room.

To create a relaxing vibe, illuminate your workspace with a stylish desk or bedside lamp.

Most dorm rooms come with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair, but consider bringing additional storage boxes with you.

Dormitories typically come with all the kitchen equipment you need, but if you’re living in a shared house, then stocking your kitchen with the right essentials will make cooking and dining a breeze.

Make sure you have a good supply of cutlery, bowls and plates that are durable and microwave-safe for easy meal preparation and clean-up.

Additionally, having a variety of glasses for water and mugs for hot drinks ensures you're prepared for any occasion.

Packing for college means thinking about your beauty routine. Make a list of all the toiletries you’ll need (toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo) as well as the hair care machines you use day-to-day and for going out. A hair dryer is a styling essential, while a multi-styler and dryer can curl, shape, smooth and hide flyaways.

Dyson hair care technology is engineered to protect against excessive heat damage. With more focus on control and less on heat.

Cleaning may not be the first thing you want to do after classes, but maintaining a clean and tidy living space is important for your wellbeing and comfort.

Firstly, stock up on the basics like laundry detergent, dish soap and towels. Products such as versatile cleaning spray, specialized bathroom cleaner and antibacterial wipes are just as essential.

To keep the floors in your dorm room clean and dust-free, invest in a reliable vacuum cleaner. An affordable option for students, the Dyson V8 cordless vacuum offers powerful cleaning on hard floors and carpets. It automatically de-tangles hair, is engineered for low noise, and gives up to 40 minutes of fade-free suction.¹

Having the right tech gadgets and electrical items is essential for both study and entertainment.

Your most crucial investment will likely be in a reliable laptop that meets your academic and personal needs. Staying connected with friends, family, and classmates also means owning a smartphone equipped with essential apps and features.

After this, there are other technologies to consider as a student. Over-ear noise-cancelling headphones provide immersive listening and can block out distractions while studying. The award-winning Dyson Zone™ noise-cancelling headphones are engineered for detailed, realistic sound and advanced noise cancellation to reduce background noise. The headphones are perfect for concentrating in the library, blocking out noisy roommates, or listening to your favorite music on the go.

Invisible pollutants can be hiding in the air you breathe indoors. Cooking, cleaning, burning candles, and spraying aerosols while getting ready can all produce airborne particles and gases.

Air purifiers remove pollutants and then project purified air throughout the room. Dyson purifiers monitor your air quality and remove 99.95% of particles as small as 0.1 microns.² For a cleaner and healthier living environment.

Keep your devices powered up and connected with a variety of charging cables and remember to pack an extension cord in case there aren’t enough outlets in your room.

To avoid losing your important college files, invest in an external hard drive or back up your work to the cloud. USB sticks are also a good solution for transferring data from one device to another.

Stay organized and prepared for lectures and assignments with the right stationery supplies. Notepads in various sizes are essential for keeping track of important information and jotting down ideas.

Stock up on pens in different colors and styles for note-taking and creative projects. And to maximize workspace efficiency in your room, invest in desk organizers, pencil pots and document trays.

Personalize your space and add decorative touches with sentimental items.

Display cherished memories with stylish photo frames, create a cozy and inviting atmosphere with delicate fairy lights, or showcase your favorite snapshots of friends and family with a decorative string of hanging photos.

A memo board with pins is a great way to stay organized and on top of your to-do lists, while a full-length mirror helps make sure you look your best before heading out the door.

Bring life and freshness to your room with low-maintenance house plants and use a reed diffuser to infuse your space with your favorite scents and aromas.

Finally, keep your belongings tidy and organized with a selection of storage boxes and separators.

From kitchen utensils to cleaning tools, investing in the right college essentials and technology will help you feel at home in your new student environment.

¹Filter efficiency tested at 0.1 microns (EN1822)

²Stated run time applies to powerful suction mode with non-motorised tool attached.