How to Decorate a Dorm Room That's Simple to Clean
Decorating a dorm room is a rite of passage that accompanies going to college. How the room is decorated can determine how easy it is to clean. Cleaning a small dorm room shared by two people and all their stuff may seem impossible. You can make cleaning manageable by furnishing the room with large pieces for storage and eliminating small, useless pieces. Pack only the necessities for a clutter-free dorm room that is simple to clean. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Colorful bedding
- Throw rug
- Trunk
- Framed posters
- Bulletin board
- Storage containers
- Lamp
- Trash can
- Trash can liners
- Bucket
- Cleaning supplies
Instructions
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Decorate the bed with a bed skirt, comforter and pillows. Because the bed is the dominant piece of furniture in a dorm room, use it to add color, pattern and interest. The bed skirt hides the space under the bed, which is valuable storage space.
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Place a rug that is 3 feet by 5 feet or smaller on the floor next to the bed. Small rugs do not require vacuuming; they can be shaken outside to quickly remove dirt and dust.
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Conceal bulky items such as winter clothing or sports equipment in a large trunk. Bring the trunk into the room to use as a coffee table, side table next to the bed, or as extra seating.
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Hang one or two large posters on the wall for decoration. If displaying photos of friends and family is important, frame a collage and hang it on the wall as one large piece instead of cluttering the room with small picture frames, which collect dust. Hang a bulletin board over the desk to hold notes, small photos and other papers.
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Store small accessories in solid containers out of direct view. Keep surfaces clear and clutter-free by packing toiletries, makeup, shaving supplies and office supplies in stackable containers with lids in the corner of the dresser and desk.
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Place a lamp on the desk and another at the bedside for nighttime reading. A solid-surface lampshade such as metal or plastic is easier to wipe clean than a shade made of cloth or natural fibers.
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Line a small trash can with a plastic liner and place it in a central location.
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Keep laundry in a basket without a lid at the bottom of the closet. Keep shoes in another basket in the closet, or under the bed hidden by the bed skirt.
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Arrange easy-to-use cleaning supplies in a decorative bucket with a handle that is easy to reach. Cleaning wipes, paper towels and a hand-held dustpan and broom are essential. Spills can be wiped up immediately when cleaning supplies are readily available.
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Tips & Warnings
Place extra trash can liners in the bottom of the trash can so they are readily available when the bag is full.
A rug larger than 3 feet by 5 feet may be too large for one person to shake out alone.
References
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