First Apartment Checklist Part II
Behind Closed Doors: Stocking Your First Apartment with Perishables and Non-Perishables
You’ve just moved into your first apartment and realized that not only do you need soap in your shower, you also need soap for your dishes, soap for your laundry and even soap for your wood floors, and that’s just the beginning! Figuring out all the little essentials that go behind the closed doors of your medicine cabinet, your pantry, in the fridge and under the kitchen sink of your apartment can be an overwhelming but important task – but don’t sweat it alone! Use the checklist below as a guideline to stocking every corner of your new surroundings.
Behind Closed Doors: Stocking Your First Apartment with Perishables and Non-Perishables
You’ve just moved into your first apartment and realized that not only do you need soap in your shower, you also need soap for your dishes, soap for your laundry and even soap for your wood floors, and that’s just the beginning! Figuring out all the little essentials that go behind the closed doors of your medicine cabinet, your pantry, in the fridge and under the kitchen sink of your apartment can be an overwhelming but important task – but don’t sweat it alone! Use the checklist below as a guideline to stocking every corner of your new surroundings.
In the Medicine Cabinet/
Under the Bathroom Sink- __ Facial Tissue
- __ Toilet Tissue
- __ Cotton Balls
- __ Cotton Swabs
- __ Rubbing Alcohol
- __ Hydrogen Peroxide
- __ Aspirin
- __ Non-Aspirin/Pain Relievers
- __ First Aid Kit
- __ Thermometer
- __ Toothpaste
- __ Toothbrush
- __ Mouthwash
- __ Floss
- __ Antibiotic Cream
- __ Anti-itch Cream
- __ Cold Medicine
- __ Antihistamine/Allergy and Sinus
- __ Antacid
- __ Stomach Remedies
- __ Bandages
- __ Gauze and Adhesive Tape
- __ Tweezers
- __ Eye Wash
- __ Sun Block
- __ Soap
- __ Disposable Razor/Shaving System
- __ Shaving Cream
- __ Deodorant
- __ Shampoo
- __ Conditioner
- __ Facial Cleanser
- __ Facial Moisturizer
- __ Hand/Body Lotion
- __ Contact Lens Solution
- __ Air Freshener
In the Pantry- __ All-Purpose Flour
- __ Baking Soda
- __ Baking Powder
- __ Granulated Sugar
- __ Brown Sugar
- __ Salt
- __ Black Pepper
- __ Yeast
- __ Oils (for frying and for dressings)
- __ Cooking Spray
- __ Vegetable Shortening
- __ Vinegar (white wine, red wine and/or Balsamic)
- __ Dried Pasta
- __ Canned Tomatoes
- __ Canned Vegetables
- __ Beans and Peas (dried or canned)
- __ Broth (dried and canned)
- __ Peanut Butter
- __ Dried Herbs
- __ Spices
- __ Fresh Garlic
- __ Nuts
- __ Crackers
- __ Coffee (beans, ground, instant)
- __ Tea
- __ Hot Cocoa
- __ Powdered Milk
- __ Evaporated Milk
- __ Potatoes
- __ Rice
- __ Soup (canned and dried bouillon)
- __ Tuna (canned)
- __ Onions
- __ Cereal
- __ Maple Syrup
- __ Vanilla Extract
- __ Soy Sauce
- __ Barbecue Sauce
- __ Honey
- __ Bread
- __ Bread Crumbs
- __ Cookies/Snacks
- __ Paper Plates
- __ Plastic Knives, Forks and Spoons
- __ Plastic Cups
- __ Paper Napkins
In the Refrigerator and Freezer- __ Box of Baking Soda(to absorb odors)
- __ Milk
- __ Butter
- __ Margarine
- __ Cheese
- __ Frozen Vegetables
- __ Meat
- __ Eggs
- __ Pickles
- __ Jams and Jellies
- __ Ketchup
- __ Mustard
- __ Mayonnaise
- __ Relish
- __ Salad Dressing
- __ Fresh Fruits
- __ Fresh Fruits
- __ Juice
- __ Water
- __ Soft Drinks/Beverages
- __ Yogurt
- __ Ice Cream
Under the Kitchen Sink- __ Furniture Polish
- __ Dish Soap
- __ Sponges and Scrubbing Pads
- __ Steel Wool Pads
- __ All-Purpose Cleaner
- __ Wood Soap
- __ Floor Cleaner
- __ Glass Cleaner
- __ Oven Cleaner
- __ Mildew Remover
- __ All-Purpose Bathroom Cleaner
- __ Toilet Cleaner
- __ Carpet Spot Cleaner
- __ Aluminum Foil
- __ Plastic Wrap
- __ Zip-Top Bags
- __ Paper Towels
- __ Coffee Filters
- __ Laundry Detergent
- __ Fabric Softener
- __ Bleach
- __ Garbage Bags
- __ Light Bulbs
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