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Dorm life usually means squeezing into twin size beds, maximizing limited closet space, and navigating communal bathrooms. So when you're packing, it pays to be smart. Every item should work hard and earn its spot. We're talking top rated, expert approved essentials to help you settle in and thrive. We're here at the Good Housekeeping Institute to talk about all the back to school essentials you need for your college dorm room. Seymour is the associate director of the textiles Paper and apparel lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. First up on our list, make that rock hard dorm mattress actually sleepable with *** comfy topper. This one's *** top tested Amazon pick, just $36 for *** twin XL. This mattress topper goes on like *** fitted sheet. It's *** five-sided topper. It adds *** little bit of plushness to your bed with *** down alternative fill and *** polyester cup. Makes it really easy to take care of. It's entirely machine washable and dryer safe. These next two picks are also Amazon finds. First, this $27 shower caddy. This one's *** great pick, super spacious, tons of area for all of your toiletries, stretchy side mesh pockets, and it even has *** transparent pocket in the front. It also has this convenient hook, so you can hang it on the shower and make sure it stays totally. Drive and this $33 rolling laundry basket takes the hassle out of wash day. It has *** wheel so you can easily push it to and fro while also having candles. You can pick it up too, and the stretchy side pockets are perfect to hold your detergent and dryer sheets. The wheels also lock in place so that way if you're in the laundry room, you don't want to roll away from you, you can just lock the wheels and then it'll stay put and it also is totally foldable so you can store it when you're Not using it. When it comes to *** microwave, don't skimp on quality. This Good Housekeeping approved pick by Hamilton Beach costs about $90 at Walmart. The kitchen appliances lab recommends Hamilton Beach microwaves because they're great value while also packing *** punch. This one has 1000 watts, which is regularly only seen on pricier models. It has 6 included presets. It's easy to use and it's pretty compact too, so it fits nicely in *** dorm room. Need more ideas, bed risers and under bed bins give you bonus storage, slim velvet hangers save space and keep clothes from slipping, and for decorating, come man hooks like you hang things without damaging walls. Reporting in Washington, I'm Amy Lowe.