9 College Laundry Essentials to Order on Amazon Right Now

Starting college brings lots of new and exciting changes. Among those changes includes doing your own laundry—maybe even for the first time. While it may not be exciting, it’s an important part of becoming an adult and it’s important that you’re properly prepared. 

Luckily, it doesn’t take long to get the hang of, and with just a few simple tools and supplies you can find on Amazon, you’ll be all set to start washing and drying your own laundry in no time. Here are nine essentials for college laundry to order on Amazon before you start school in the fall.  

SAMMART 42L (11 gallon) Collapsible Plastic Laundry Basket

If there’s one thing you definitely need for college laundry, it’s a laundry basket. This collapsible laundry basket is the perfect solution for small spaces, folding up easily when it’s not being used. Use it to bring clothes back and forth to the laundry room and then collapse it and store it under your bed or at the back of your closet.

UUJOLY Plastic Storage Basket With Handles

Another essential is a laundry tote to store your essentials like detergent, stain remover, and more, so you can conveniently bring them back and forth to the laundry room. This plastic storage basket has ample room for supplies and a handle so its easy to carry.

Lonbet - Beige Laundry Hamper with Lid

While you could technically use a laundry basket for all of your laundry needs, adding a hamper into the mix too will make your life much easier—trust us. The laundry basket is used to carry clothes to and from the laundry room, while the laundry hamper stays in the room for dirty clothes. This slim laundry hamper is minimalist and stylish, plus the laundry bag is removable so it can be easily washed or used to transport clothes if needed.

Otylzto Wool Dryer Balls 6-Pack

Wool dryer balls are a great, reusable alternative to dryer sheets. They act as a natural fabric softener, helping to reduce wrinkles when your clothes are drying. Not only are they more eco-friendly, but they’ll save you money in the long run too. This pack of six dryer balls should last you for years—long after your college years are done. 

5. Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Soap Pods, Spring Meadow, 81 count

When it comes to laundry detergent there are endless options. However, laundry detergent pods are undoubtedly the way to go for doing laundry at college. This all-in-one solution contains detergent, stain removers, and a color protector for a powerful clean every time. Tide PODS is a classic choice with over 135,000 positive reviews (yes, really!) on Amazon.

6. Set of 5 Mesh Laundry Bags

Mesh laundry bags are good to have around in case you need to throw any delicates — like underwear, bras, delicate blouses — in with your regular laundry. Placing these items in the bags before being washed helps to protect them from the other items in the wash, preventing pulls or rips in the fabric. While you may not use these every time, having them on hand will save you time in a pinch.

Arm & Hammer - Oxiclean Max-Force Stain Remover 12Oz Bottle

A bottle of stain remover is a must-have for any laundry kit. Spaghetti stains? Coffee spills? No problem! This stain remover spray bottle is designed to be applied to stains as soon as possible and left to soak before the wash. This 12oz bottle should last you for a couple of months at least.

BINO 3-Tier Collapsible Drying Racks 

Not all laundry should be put in the dryer, and for those items that should be air-dried you’ll need some kind of laundry rack to hang them. This collapsible drying rack is the ideal solution, providing the space you need to hang your clothes and then collapse for easy storage. It can expand both horizontally and vertically for tons of different drying options.

Conair Handheld Garment Steamer for Clothes, Turbo ExtremeSteam

Space is limited in a college dorm, so instead of buying a full iron and ironing board, you can opt for a handheld garment steamer which should do the job just as well. Simply fill the water reservoir, turn it on and let it heat up, and then steam your clothes while they hang to get rid of any pesky wrinkles.