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Ready Your College Shopping List, Because Prime Day 2024 is Here (With Deep Discounts on Everything You Need)
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As you gear up for college, finding the right essentials to make your dorm room feel like home is key. And lucky for you, Prime Day 2024 kicked off today—and is happening until July 17 at 11:59 pm EST—where you can snag great deals on must-have items. Think: deep discounts on a range of decor and organizers, from cozy bedding sets and handy storage solutions—like a mesh shower caddy and 90-liter storage bags— to a Keurig coffee maker and Canon printer that are compact enough to fit on top of your mini fridge. It also includes markdowns on extras you didn’t know you needed, like this set of photo clip fairy string lights and a PureWow-beloved clothes steamer.
The best part? College students between 18 and 24 years old can take advantage of a six-month trial of Prime Student. The membership includes all the benefits of Amazon Prime, like fast, free shipping, and access to Prime Video and Prime Music. And, when the trial ends, you can pay just $7.49 per month (or $69 per year) to continue the service—compared to $14.99 per month ($139 per year) for non-students.
So ahead, find 15 deals you won’t want to miss before move-in day.
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Bed and Bath
Why has this down alternative pillow set has amassed more than 165,000 five-star reviews? PureWow Commerce Editor Olivia Dubyak says, “I love the support of these pillows because they’re plush without feeling too hard like memory foam ones (which I’m not particularly a fan of). The filling keeps my head and neck super cooled off throughout the night—and they come in a pair, which is a great deal.” Even better? The pillows are machine-washable and fade- and stain-resistant, so even the most frustrating salsa stains won’t ruin them.”
This Bedsure set is perfect because it includes everything you need: a comforter, pillowcase, pillow sham, flat sheet and fitted sheet. The fabric is composed of a dreamy, fine brushed microfiber that feels like heaven—and the microfiber filling of the comforter is the perfect weight for year-round warmth. It also comes in 30 different colors—from dusty pink to mineral blue—and the pinch pleat detailing with a geometric pattern is totally in line with this year’s garden girl trend (TikTok’s latest obsession). Beyond its sumptuous fabric and coquettish design, the premium microfiber is built to resist fading, shrinking and seam slippage—and is machine-washable in cold water on a gentle cycle (tumble dry low).
You don’t want to be the person juggling shampoo bottles and soap on your way to the communal showers, Hence, why this mesh shower caddy is a lifesaver: It has a total of eight pockets, including one large central compartment that can easily fit your shampoo, conditioner and body wash bottles, plus seven smaller outer pockets that are perfect for holding your soap, razors, toothbrush (you name it). It’s also made from a quick-drying, waterproof mesh material. This not only means it dries super quickly but also helps prevent mold and mildew buildup. The durable mesh is also strong enough to hold all your items without tearing, and the double handles make it easy to carry—even when it’s full.
Sticking with the theme of bathroom essentials: Let’s talk towels. This eight-piece set from Utopia has everything you need for shower hour and washing off the day. It includes two bath towels, two hand towels and four washcloths—and everything is made from 100 percent ring-spun cotton. This makes them super soft and absorbent while still being durable enough to hold up in the wash. And of course, it’s available 28 colors, so you can pick a set that matches your bathroom decor.
Clothing and Storage
Storage is key when you’re living in a tiny dorm room, and these 90-liter storage bags are perfect for stashing away your out-of-season clothes or extra bedding. They’re made from high-quality, odorless, three-ply composite non-woven fabric, so they’re durable and breathable. Plus, the clear window lets you see what’s inside without having to dig through everything.
Enter: a game-changer for tiny closet organization. Each organizer in this six-pack can hang nine pieces of clothing—and saves up to 80 percent of closet space (per the brand). The hangers also have hooks that rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to hang your jackets and jeans vertically or horizontally. Not to mention that it’s great for air-drying your delicates, where it can be used as a makeshift drying rack.
And of course, you’ll need some regular hangers that are durable enough to double up on clothing. This pack of 30 was intentionally designed to be super thin but strong enough to hold heavy coats and jeans. It also features a velvet finish that keeps your clothes from slipping off, and the black color adds a sleek, uniform look to your closet.
Kitchen
Meal prep just got a whole lot easier with this 24-piece food storage container set from JoyJolt. They’re airtight and leak-proof, keeping your food fresh for longer. The different sizes are perfect for everything from snacks to full meals, and they’re stackable, saving you tons of space in your mini fridge. The best part? They’re microwave-safe, so you can easily reheat your food without having to transfer it to another dish (a must when you don’t have a sink in your room).
Oof, 8 a.m. classes are rough, but the Keurig K-Express Coffee Maker makes them a bit more bearable. Its compact, 7-inch width is designed to fit perfectly in your dorm room and it’s super simple to use—just pop in a K-Cup pod, select your cup size (8, 10, or 12 ounces), and you’ll have a fresh cup of coffee in minutes. It also features a ‘strong brew setting,’ which increases the strength and boldness of your coffee’s flavor. And the 42-ounce removable water reservoir means you can brew multiple cups for you and your roommate before needing to refill.
More of a tea drinker? This electric kettle boils water incredibly fast—up to 1.7 liters in just three to seven minutes, thanks to its 1,500 watts of power. The blue LED indicator lights up when the kettle is on, and it has an automatic shut-off within 30 seconds after the water reaches a boil (with boil-dry protection that prevents it from turning on when there’s no water inside). The wide-mouth opening also makes it easy to clean and fill, while the cordless design allows for easy pouring and serving.
Electronics and Appliances
Binge-watching your favorite shows just got a whole lot easier with this compact and easy-to-use device. It gives you access to an array of streaming services—like Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu—and setting it up is a breeze. Just plug it into your TV’s HDMI port, connect to your Wi-Fi and you’re ready to stream. To that end, simplicity is worked into every aspect of its design. The stick comes with a simple remote with shortcut buttons for popular streaming services, and you can use the Roku mobile app as another remote. Plus, it has a customizable home screen that allows you to customize which channels and apps you see, and the device comes with access to The Roku Channel (which offers a selection of free movies and TV shows).
“The size of a wine bottle and weighing a little more than a pound, this vacuum delivers 13 minutes straight of cleaning time following a full charge,” says Rachel Bowie, PureWow’s Senior Director of Special Projects & Royals. And while Bowie raves about how effective this vac is in the car, it would do just as well in a tiny dorm room: “Credit goes to the two-in-one crevice tool attachment, which allows you to reach even the tiniest particles of lint, dust and dirt in things like the cup holders or seat pockets. It’s the portability that really makes it extra easy to clean. I could feel my nimbleness and speed as I tackled every dirt spot.” The cherry on top? You can charge it via USB.
This compact printer doesn’t just print—it also scans and copies, covering all your basic assignment needs in one sleek device. The wireless connectivity allows you to print from your laptop, smartphone or tablet, making it super convenient to print from anywhere in your dorm, and it features high-quality printing with vibrant colors and sharp text (perfect for both documents and photos). Its auto-duplex printing function also saves paper by printing on both sides automatically, the built-in scanner offers high-resolution scans, and the copier function is quick and easy to use. What I love most about it, however, is the ‘quiet mode’ setting. You won’t disturb your roommate while printing late at night, and with an auto power-on/off feature, you don’t have to worry about turning it off.
While I was drawn to these photo display lights for their whimsical aesthetic, I stayed for their functionality. First, the set includes 50 LED clips, allowing you to hang a generous number of photos, notes, or mementos along the 16.4-foot-long wire—and warm white LEDs create a soft, inviting glow that’s perfect for relaxing or studying. The lights are also powered by USB, making them easy to plug into your laptop, power bank or any adapter. And to top it all off, they come with a remote control that lets you adjust the brightness and choose from various lighting modes, including steady on, twinkling or fading to match your mood.
This compact and lightweight clothing steamer is a savior for quick clothing touch-ups and easy storage. It heats up in just 30 seconds, so you can quickly de-wrinkle your clothes before heading to class, and the 240-milliliter water tank allows for up to 15 minutes of continuous steaming. The knockout feature is also that it can be used both vertically and horizontally, and it’s designed to prevent water leakage (allowing you to steam your clothes from any angle without making a mess). Take it from an episode of Take My Money: PureWow’s Senior Content creator Kate Kesselman says, “It’s supposed to be able to steam vertically and horizontally without the water leaking,” and confirmed that “no leakage happened when using this device vertically, which surprised me.” She also notes, “The [nine-foot] cord is super long, so you can plug in from far away and still steam.”
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