If you’re moving into your first apartment, you might already be excited about picking out a couch and decorating your own space for the first time. However, there is a seemingly endless array of less exciting items you’ll need, some of which you might have always taken for granted. Below are a few things you’ll need before moving into your first apartment.

4 First Apartment Purchases

1. Cleaning Supplies

Now that you have your own place, it’ll be your responsibility to keep it clean. When shopping for supplies, don’t forget a mop and broom, glass cleaner, lint-free dusting cloths, a toilet brush, and an all-purpose bathroom cleaner.

2. Laundry Supplies

Whether your apartment has a washer and dryer or communal laundry facilities, you’ll need supplies for washing your clothes. Pick up some laundry detergent, bleach, and fabric softener, along with an iron and a hamper for your dirty clothes.

3. Kitchenware

Bowls, plates, and glasses can be fun to shop for, but you’ll also need a set of pots and pans for cooking. To start, get two frying pans in different sizes, a few sauce pots with lids, and a set of utensils that includes spatulas and knives.

4. Bathroom Items

The bathroom is usually the smallest room in an apartment, but stocking it could take a separate shopping trip. In addition to toilet paper, toothpaste, and all the necessities, you’ll also need to buy bathroom mats, towels, a shower curtain, and perhaps some nonslip stickers for the shower.

Conveniently located across the street from the University of Kentucky and steps from the LEXTRAN bus system, Limestone Square offers some of the most attractive, affordable apartments in Lexington. Their units are available in a variety of floor plans, with one and three-bedroom options. Visit their website to see their current availability, or call (859) 254-0101 to schedule a tour today.