Home Essentials Starter Checklist.

 Think of it as the Home Essentials Starter Checklist.

Not luxury — just the things that truly matter.

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🏠 1. Safety & Emergency Essentials

These are non-negotiable:

✔️ First aid kit
✔️ Basic medicines (fever, cold, bandages, vomiting, pain reliever)
✔️ Fire extinguisher (small home type)
✔️ Flashlight + extra batteries
✔️ Surge protectors for appliances
✔️ PPE mask & sanitizer
✔️ Emergency contacts list
✔️ Backup phone charger/power bank
✔️ Smoke detector / gas leak detector
✔️ Torch & candles

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⚡ 2. Tools Every Home Needs

These will save you time and money:

✔️ Screwdriver set
✔️ Hammer
✔️ Pliers
✔️ Tape measure
✔️ Electric tester
✔️ Extension cords
✔️ Duct tape
✔️ Small ladder
✔️ WD-40 or multipurpose lubricant
✔️ Basic tool kit (repair quick fixes)

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🍽️ 3. Kitchen Essentials

For normal cooking and daily food prep:

✔️ Pressure cooker / rice cooker
✔️ Gas stove or induction stove
✔️ Mixer / blender
✔️ Cooking utensils (ladle, spatula, tongs)
✔️ Knives + cutting board
✔️ Plates, bowls, glasses
✔️ Oil, spices, salt, sugar
✔️ Refrigerator
✔️ Food containers / boxes
✔️ Water purifier (very important)

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🧼 4. Cleaning & Hygiene

To keep home fresh and healthy:

✔️ Broom + dustpan
✔️ Floor mop
✔️ Cleaning liquids (phenyl, bathroom cleaner, dish soap)
✔️ Sponges and scrubbers
✔️ Trash bin + garbage bags
✔️ Laundry detergent
✔️ Handwash
✔️ Tissue papers / wipes

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🛏️ 5. Bedroom Essentials

Minimum items for comfortable and healthy sleep:

✔️ Mattress (good quality)
✔️ Bed sheets + pillow covers
✔️ Blanket
✔️ Proper ventilation (fan or AC)
✔️ Wardrobe or clothes organizer
✔️ Mosquito repellent

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🚿 6. Bathroom Essentials

Basic must-haves:

✔️ Towels
✔️ Bucket + mug
✔️ Soap / body wash
✔️ Shampoo
✔️ Toothpaste + toothbrush
✔️ Shaving kit
✔️ Nail cutter
✔️ Bathroom cleaning brush
✔️ Exhaust fan (if possible)

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💻 7. Utility & Smart Essentials

Depending on your digital life:

✔️ WiFi router
✔️ Laptop or PC charging station
✔️ Power bank
✔️ WiFi backup hotspot / SIM data

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💡 8. Financial & Personal Security

Often ignored but extremely important:

✔️ File holder for documents (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, property papers)
✔️ Emergency savings
✔️ Basic insurance
✔️ Important warranty bills organized

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🌱 9. Comfort & Well-Being

Simple items that make life better:

✔️ Curtains
✔️ Floor mat
✔️ Scent/room freshener
✔️ Indoor plants (low maintenance)
✔️ Drinking water storage
✔️ Fan/AC in hot areas, heater in cold areas

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🧘‍♂️ 10. Lifestyle Essentials (Optional but Helpful)

✔️ Yoga mat
✔️ Small bookshelf
✔️ Iron + ironing board
✔️ Shoe rack
✔️ Laundry basket

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⭐ BONUS: Minimalist 20-Item MUST-HAVE Home Starter Pack

If you want the bare minimum, just get these:

1. Bed + mattress

2. Bedsheet + pillow

3. Basic cookware (pan + pressure cooker)

4. Plates, glasses, spoon set

5. Gas stove / induction

6. Fridge

7. Water purifier

8. Dustbin + garbage bags

9. Broom + mop

10. Soap + shampoo

11. Towels

12. Bucket + mug

13. WiFi router

14. Power bank

15. Torch

16. First aid kit

17. Basic medicines

18. Toolkit (screwdriver + hammer + pliers)

19. Curtains

20. Emergency light