Essential Household Supplies List

Household essentials shopping list

What Should I Always Have On-Hand In My Apartment or House?

Having all of your household essentials stocked is the key to an efficiently run household. Here at Out of Milk, our aim is to provide you with the necessary tools to manage your shopping list, pantry list, and todo list. This goes beyond a normal grocery list app, but rather an aid in organizing and tracking the inventory of your house. This time, we’re talking about Household essentials that need to be restocked fairly often, so check out our list and feel free to save the list at the bottom of the page to take with you!

What To Always Have On-Hand In The Kitchen?

Kitchen consumables are products you have in your kitchen that do not last long. Think: dish detergent, dish soap, stove cleaner, wall scrub, etc. Here’s a break-down of the most essential consumable products for your kitchen:

  • Dish Soap
  • Dish Detergent / Pods
  • Paper Towels
  • Sponges
  • Wipes
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Freezer Bags
  • Sandwich Bags
  • Trash Bags

What To Always Have On-Hand In The Laundry Room?

It can be a pain to discover you’Re out of laundry detergent or fabric softener when you go to get the laundry done. Manage all of your laundry room essentials for your apartment or household by saving these items, so you can manage them in your Pantry List, put them on your Shopping List, or include “Get Laundry Done” on your To-Do List:

  • Toilet Paper
  • Hand Soap
  • Cotton Swabs
  • Q-Tips
  • Window Cleaner
  • Toilet Bowl Cleaner
  • Shower Scrub
  • Drain Cleaner
  • Rubber Gloves

Checklist for your kitchen, bathroom, and laundry

What household items do I need for my kitchen, laundry room, or pantry?

  • Toilet Paper
  • Freezer Bags
  • Toilet Bowl Cleaner
  • Sponges
  • Dishwasher Pods
  • Wipes
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Sandwich Bags
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Bleach
  • Fabric Softener
  • AA Batteries
  • Trash Bags
  • Napkins
  • Tissues
  • Dish Soap
  • Paper Towels