
The list of things to buy and pack when your kids are going off to uni can be endless, so here at Wilko we’ve pulled together all the essentials to help you make sure you’ve got all the little things covered. Take a look at our everyday student essentials:
Everyday Bits and bobs
- Toilet roll
- Bin bags
- Housewares and cleaning essentials
- First aid box essentials
- Tooth brush and essential toiletries like shower gel , deodorant and dry shampoo
- Condoms
- Pads and pens
- USB stick
- Headphones
- Pictures from home
- Reusable tack
- Ear plugs for those noisy neighbours
- Alarm clock
- Extra storage – from clothes rails to under bed boxes, you can never have too much
- Coat hangers
As well as the everyday items, there are a whole host of other household products to seek out. Take a look at our student essentials for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom:
Kitchen essentials
- Pots and pans
- Cutlery set
- Individual dinner plates from 75p
- Individual mugs from 75p
- Glasses – wine glasses and tumblers from 50p
- Baking trays and oven essentials from £1
- Oven gloves and tea towels from £1
- Measuring jugs from 35p
- Chopping boards from £2
- Utensils from 30p
- Food storage – perfect for batch cooking and leftovers
These are just a few ideas, to explore our entire kitchen range simply click here
Bedding and Bathroom Essentials
- Duvets from £6
- Pillows – set of 2 from £2.90
- Mattress protector from £3.80
- Add a splash of colour and personality with a new duvet set from £5.50
- Sheet and pillow cases from £1.75
- Towels from 75p
These are just a few of our favourites. To check out our entire home collection, simply click here
Don’t forget the electricals
If your child is moving into a student house without electrical products (you can check with the landlord) then here are a few items they may need:
- Kettles from £5
- Toasters from £3.50
- Microwaves from £50.00
- Irons from £4
- Vacuum cleaners, including handheld from £20
To shop our entire student range click here
Find your new local
Make life easier and cheaper while at uni by finding out where the nearest Wilko is and making it your go to place for student essentials.
*All prices correct at the time of publishing.