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Setting up a new living space can be expensive. Here are five Sam’s Club products that make cleaning and organizing a breeze and won’t break the bank.
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If you, or someone you know, is moving away from home for the first time or heading off to college, this article is for you. As you know, moving is expensive, especially if you need new things for the new space. Here, we’ll cover five Sam’s Club buys under $20, each perfect for those on the move.
1. CleverMade Collapsible Fabric Laundry Basket: 2 pack
What’s more convenient than a laundry basket that folds flat when not in use? That way, a person can tuck it under their bed or slip it into a closet without eating up space. Sam’s Club offers two polyester, linen, and steel baskets for just under $20. While they can be used any way a person sees fit, it’s easy to imagine one of the 23″ L x 15″ W x 13.25″ H baskets being used as a laundry hamper and the other for storage.
Sam’s Club price: $19.98
Amazon Price: $34.38
2. Member’s Mark 2-Tier Round Fruit Basket
I realize this product is intended to be used as a fruit basket, and it can be. However, it would also work as an organizing system on a bathroom sink or study desk. Measuring only 22.5″ tall, it doesn’t take up much space but does provide a way to keep small items in one spot. It also serves as evidence that it’s possible to organize on a budget.
Sam’s Club price: $19.98
Amazon price: $24
3. Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape Dispenser, 1.88″ x 60 yds, 2 rolls
There may be nothing exciting about packing tape, but boy, this stuff is useful. Just think about the last time you moved and how many rolls of tape you tore through. Sam’s is the place to pick up tape right now, with this 2-roll pack going for $15.46. Every dollar you spend is another dollar you can tuck away for a rainy day.
Sam’s Club price: $15.46
Ebay price: $27
4. 60 Quart Clear Storage Tote: 2 pack
Storage totes must be one of the most under-rated, under-valued products in the known world. They make moving easy, allow you to organize once you arrive somewhere, and keep your belongings dry. And because these are clear, you can see what’s in them without removing the lid.
Sam’s Club price: $19.98 ($9.99 each)
Amazon price: $18.21 each
5. Clorox Disinfecting Bleach-Free Cleaning Wipes, 85 wipes: 5 pack
If a person is moving into a dorm room or small apartment without much space, cleaning wipes are the least they can have on hand to fight grime. The germ-killing ingredients in these Clorox Wipes are effective for one year from the manufactured date, meaning they’ll make it through an entire academic year.
Sam’s Club price: $18.98
Walmart price: $25
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, it’s a win to find the things you need at prices that won’t drain your checking account. The more you save, the more money you’ll have left over for the things you want to do.
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