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Household Items Checklist

Below are some items you may want to consider when moving out on your own.

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*indicates higher priority items

Kitchen
Utensils


silverware (at least 4 place settings)*
serving spoons
wooden spoons
paring knives (2)
utility knives (several sizes)
can opener (manual)
bottle/can opener (punch-type)
cork screw
vegetable peeler
rubber spatula
plastic spatula
metal spatula
wire whip
ladle
slotted spoon
tongs
colander/strainer
measuring cups and spoons
rolling pin
meat and candy thermometers
potato masher
meat tenderizer
pizza cutter
basting brush
ice cream scoop
manual juicer
egg slicer
cheese slicer
nut chopper
cookie cutters

Pots and Pans


sauce pans (4) 2 or 3 sizes with lids*
large nonstick finish frying pan and lid*
small nonstick finish frying pan and lid
tea kettle
9" cake pan (round or square)
13" x 9" cake pan (2)
cookie sheets (2)
loaf pan (2)
muffin tins (24 cups)
pie pan
casserole dishes (1 and 2 qt. with covers)
pizza pan
tube pan
wok
egg poacher

Dishes


4 large plates*
4 small plates
4 cereal bowls
4 coffee cups or mugs
4 small glasses
4 large glasses*
mixing bowls (3 or 4 sizes)
sugar bowl and cream pitcher
serving bowls
platter

Appliances


microwave oven
toaster/toaster oven
blender
electric mixer with beaters
electric mixer with beaters
food processor
popcorn popper
electric can opener
kitchen clock
juicer
crock pot
electric frying pan
bread maker

Furniture


table*
chairs (4)*

Washables


dish towels (6)
dish cloths (3)
pot holders–mitt-type (2)
nylon pot scrubbers
sponges
table cloth/placemats
apron
curtains (if not furnished)*

Paper/Plastic Products


garbage bags*
plastic wrap
plastic food storage bags
aluminum foil
napkins
paper towels*
paper plates

Miscellaneous


step stool
cookbook(s)
microwave cookware
cutting board
salt and pepper shakers
kitchen timer (or use stove timer)
large wastebasket
dish drainer and tray
silverware tray
2 quart pitcher and cover
food storage dishes (pint size are good)
bulletin board and push pins
canister set
wall decorations
paper towel holder
bun basket
bread box
cookie jar
ice cube trays

Bedroom
Furniture


bed frame*
mattress and box springs*
dresser or chest of drawers (or both)
mirror (full length if possible)
curtains (if not furnished)*
night stand(s)
chair*
chair
desk
clock*

Bedding


mattress pad
sheets (2 sets)*
pillow (s)*
pillowcases*
blankets (2 or 3)*
bedspread/comforter

Miscellaneous


alarm clock or clock radio
wastebasket
laundry basket
hangers
throw rugs
electric fan
pictures or wall decorations

Living Room
Furniture


couch*
chair(s)*
end tables (2)
lamps (2)
coffee table
bookshelves
TV stand
stereo cabinet
hat rack/clothes tree

Floor/Window Coverings


door mat
throw rugs
rug (if not furnished)
curtains/draperies (if not furnished)

Home Entertainment


radio/stereo
CD/tape player
television
VCR

Miscellaneous


telephone*
pictures or room decorations
plants

Bathroom


bath towels (4 or more)*
hand towels (4 or more)*
wash cloths (4 or more)
bath mat
no-slip strips for tub
shower curtain and rings (if not furnished)*
window curtains (if not furnished)*
soap dish or dispenser
soap*
toilet paper*
facial tissue (e.g. Kleenex)
wastebasket*
toilet bowl brush and holder
plunger
first aid kit*
personal grooming supplies
toilet tank and lid covers
scale
room decorations

Clothing Care


laundry detergent*
pre-wash spray
fabric softener
non-chlorine bleach
ironing board
iron
sewing kit

Cleaning and Maintenance Needs
Equipment


vacuum cleaner
extra vacuum bags
broom*
sponge mop
dust mop
dust pan*
bucket
rubber gloves
sponges*
dust cloths and cleaning rags*

Supplies


oven cleaner
rug shampoo
drain cleaner
all-purpose, household cleaner
window cleaner
nonabrasive cleanser
toilet bowl cleaner
furniture polish
dish soap*
dishwasher soap (if you have one)*

Tools


hammer
screwdrivers (Phillip’s head and regular)
scissors
picture hangers
light bulbs*

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