It takes a lot of effort to turn a house into a home. Let’s put it this way, a house is merely a building, while a home is your haven, a place that you have the liberty to call your own. It is one place where you feel safe and let loose. Needless to say, there are a number of home essentials that you need in order to make your space more comfortable and welcoming.
Let’s dig into the list of home essentials that are absolutely necessary for a practical and comfortable life. Following is a rundown of the things that you must take along if you’re moving out or getting a new home or an apartment. Even if you aren’t moving out, all these things are a must-have.
Kitchen Essentials
Kitchen is, without a doubt, the most important part of a home. It is where happiness begins. An adequately functioning kitchen is crucial for a properly functioning home, and there are a lot of things that you need to have in order to run the kitchen smoothly.
Here are a few must-have kitchen items that you need to get your hands on:
- A refrigerator (with a freezer) so you can store the food you don’t need right away
- A multi-burner stove to cook
- A microwave oven to heat the food instantly
- A set of non-stick cookware including saucepan and pots
- A set of knives along with a knife sharpener
- A cutlery set
- A few mixing bowls
- A crockery set
- Water set (preferably the one with a jug)
- A few basic kitchen appliances including a blender, chopper, juicer here’s a good selection
- A cutting board
- A few spatulas and stirring spoons
- A dish rack
- Dishwashing soap and sponges
- And some trash bags
Bathroom Essentials
It is a common experience to forget about bathroom essentials when moving out of the place. However, it is something that can cause you a lot of trouble. Imagine running to the nearby store in the middle of the night merely to get some soap or a bath towel?! Isn’t it inconvenient?! Hence, it is a smart choice to carry the toiletries wherever you go.
Written below are a few bathroom essentials that you need to have in your home all the time:
- A shampoo and a conditioner
- Body soaps (All-purpose and decorative as well)
- A toothbrush holder for your toothbrushes and toothpaste
- A shower curtain
- Bath towels
- Hand towels
- Toilet paper
- Personal hygiene kit (can vary for male and female)
- Bath mat
- Air freshener
- Cleaning brushes
- A plunger
- Laundry bin
- And a trash can
Cleaning Essentials
Cleaning is another significant aspect of running a home. Even if you’re moving into a brand new house, it still needs regular cleaning to stay fresh and welcoming. Thus, there are some cleaning supplies that you need to ensure you have in your home.
Following is a list of a few cleaning supplies that you need to get right now:
- A broom and dustpan
- A mop and a bucket
- Antiseptic floor cleaning liquid
- A high power vacuum cleaner (In case you’re a tech geek like I am, get yourself a robot vacuum cleaner, it is definitely worth a shot)
- Window cleaning solution
- Paper towels and rubber gloves
- A washing machine and dryer
- Laundry detergent, bleach, fabric softeners and more
- An ironing board and an iron (If you’re too particular about your clothes, get your hands on a steam iron and enjoy its amazing results)
- And a trash can for every room along with separate trash bags
Pest Control Supplies
If you’ve ever faced a pest infestation, you will know how disturbing it can be. Pest infestation is something severe. It cannot only damage your home but can be dangerous for you as well, as pests carry several diseases. Even something as little as mosquitoes can bring along deadly diseases like malaria and dengue; hence, it needs to be catered the right way.
It doesn’t matter if you’re moving into a new house or already living somewhere, you must make an effort to make your space pest-free. Thus, we have a rundown of some pest control supplies you must invest in:
- Mosquito repellent sprays and coils
- Mouse traps and baits
- Bed bug spray
- Bug repellent sprays for your garden
- Plastic covers for all the water containers
- And covers for all the drains
Miscellaneous Items
Apart from all the basics that you require for your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and more, there are a few other things as well that are necessary to maintain a comfortable living. Therefore, I’ve prepared a separate list of miscellaneous items for you:
- A flashlight
- Extra batteries of various sizes
- A multi-purpose tool kit (including all plumbing tools, a hammer, some nails, a measuring tape and more) so you can make small fixes in your home by yourself
- A few extra bulbs
- A power bank in case of an emergency
- A first aid kit (including all the necessary medicines like painkillers, anti-allergy tablets, and more, wound disinfectant, antiseptic wipes, gauze pads of different sizes, latex gloves, etc.)
- Vacuum sealed bags
- An ashtray
- A set of containers to store all the small items like cosmetics, toiletries and more
- And a few spare plastic bags
I recently bought a new apartment, and I was very concerned about the prominent things like bedroom and living room’s furniture, dining table, wall hangings, decoration pieces, paintings that I completely forgot about all these little things that matter the most. In my opinion, these little things mentioned above are of great significance, and they’re equally important in running a home smoothly.
Therefore, before you move into a new place, make sure that you have all these essential items and save yourself from getting into trouble later. If you think there is anything that needs to be added in the list given above, please feel free to mention it below in the comment box! Have a wonderful day, pals!
