Recommended Purchases

Suggested purchases

  • A fold-up shopping cart (for groceries as well as taking laundry to the laundromat)
  • A broom, dustpan and vacuum
  • A box of baking soda to keep one in the fridge to absorb odours
  • A first aid kit
  • Light bulbs
  • Dishcloth/towel and dish soap
  • Pots and pans, baking sheet(s)
  • Containers with lids (for dry goods - cereals, pastas, left-overs). This is a deterrent for bugs and mice.
  • Can opener and cork screw
  • Oven mitts
  • Cleaning supplies and sponges for floors, mirrors, bathtub, toilet and sink
  • Garbage bags
  • Waste baskets and recycling containers
  • Flashlight and spare batteries (for power outages)
  • An iron & ironing board
  • A screwdriver and a hammer
  • Toilet paper and paper towels
  • Shower curtain
  • Bulletin board for posting utility bills to be paid, notes, etc.
  • Surge bar to protect your computer
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