Moving into a new place? Handy checklist for Muslim housemates

As-salamu alaykum - I made this list a few years back for my roommates and I when we moved into a new flat to keep track of what we had and what we still needed. It’s organized by area (kitchen, bathroom, cleaning, misc). Feel free to tweak it to fit your household - it’s not exhaustive! Kitchen - Plates (small + large) - Bowls - Cups - Mugs - Silverware + organizer - Knives - Measuring cups - Strainer - Vegetable peeler - Can opener - Foil - Ziploc bags - Food storage containers - Pots - Pans - Frying pans - Cooking utensils (spatula, ladle, etc.) - Toaster oven or toaster - Trash can + trash bags - Dish rack - Oven mitts - Mixing bowls - Ice tray - Cutting boards (consider separate ones for meat and veggies) - Paper towels - Dish towels - Recycling bin - Sponges Spices & Condiments - Garlic powder - Salt - Pepper - Onion powder - Mixed herbs/Italian seasoning - Cinnamon - Baking powder & baking soda - Vegetable oil / olive oil - Ketchup - Mayonnaise - Mustard - Soy sauce (check halal certification if needed) - Sugar (white & brown) - Vinegar Bathroom - Shower curtain, liner, hooks - Bath mats - Toilet paper - Tissues - Hand soap - Small trash can - Toilet cleaner/brush - Plunger - Shelf or storage unit for toiletries Cleaning - Disinfectant spray/wipes - General purpose cleaner - Bleach or bathroom cleaner - Mop / Swiffer + pads - Glass cleaner - Dish soap - Dishwasher detergent (if you have a dishwasher) - Stain remover - Insect spray if needed - Vacuum cleaner - Laundry detergent Misc - Basic tool kit - Shoe rack (or shoe shelf - helpful to keep entrance tidy for removing shoes) - Batteries - Superglue - Tape - Sticky notes - Magnets - Scissors / box cutter - Bandaids / small first aid kit - Fire extinguisher Hope this helps - may Allah make your new home a place of peace and blessing. Adjust as needed for your family’s needs.