Once you’ve signed the lease and paid the security deposit on your first apartment, it’s time to start thinking about what to put inside. While thinking about living room furniture and wall art is fun, you’ll be grateful you carved out time to consider the essentials when your movers help you assemble your fully outfitted bathroom. Below are a few items to secure before moving day.

4 Bathroom Items to Buy for Your New Apartment

1. First Aid Kit

Bandages, gauze, over-the-counter pain killers, triple antibiotic cream, and antiseptic wipes are a few basic first aid items that should have a place in every household. Even if you don’t need these often, it’s never fun to run to the store to grab bandages after cutting your finger on something sharp or scraping your knee. Additionally, consider your unique health challenges; you may want to stock your medicine cabinet with additional over-the-counter drugs if you occasionally experience upset stomachs or migraines.

2. Plunger

Similarly, you may not need this item often, but when you do, it’s generally time-sensitive. Plungers break up clogs by creating a seal on the porcelain, then manipulating the air trapped inside. Often, it’s all you need to loosen and flush a clog.

3. Shower Curtain

After a long day of transporting items and coordinating movers, a shower feels lovely. However, it may be complicated if there is no shower curtain. If you choose a fabric curtain, purchase an additional plastic liner. Measure the height of the curtain rod to ensure the material does not pool on the floor or fall short of the ceramic, and choose a pattern or color you love.

4. Cleaning Supplies

Even if your apartment is spotless when you arrive, it will not stay that way: outside dirt will be brought in as the movers transport your belongings, and over time, you will need to mop floors, clean toilets, wipe mirrors, and sanitize countertops. Purchase a few general cleaning agents, such as a multi-surface bathroom cleaner, glass solution, stain removal agent, and antibacterial spray. A broom and mop are also helpful. Don’t forget to find some cleaning cloths, too.

If you’re preparing to move into your first apartment, let the movers at Bell Moving & Storage help. While their headquarters and storage facility are located in Fairfield, OH, they help people relocate throughout the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus areas. They will pack your belongings securely, and they will transport your heirlooms, mirrors, furniture, and other delicate items with care. Visit them online to learn more about their qualifications, and call (513) 942-7500 to schedule your move.