Why Hand Sanitizer is a College & Dorm Room Essential

As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, trust me – hand sanitizer is non-negotiable. Dorm bathrooms serve hundreds of students, doorknobs are touched by countless hands, and shared spaces are breeding grounds for germs. When you’re rushing between classes or grabbing late-night food with friends, you won’t always have time to wash your hands properly.

Keep a bottle by your desk and toss a travel-sized one in your backpack. You’ll thank yourself during flu season when half your floor is sick, or after using those germy communal keyboards in the computer lab. Among college essentials and dorm room essentials, this small investment helps keep you healthy through midterms and finals.