Family Dollar Purex Moneymaker (05/20): FREE + $2.64 Back Today Only with BeFrugal- Or $1 Each on Swagbucks
Nick (OhioValleyCouponer)Family Dollar has select Purex laundry detergent and crystals on sale 2 for $5 today only- pair the deal with BeFrugal Rewards for FREE + $2.64 back, or use Swagbucks for $1 each. Pick one path, then run it again on a second receipt to double up.
The Quick Hit
Family Dollar dropped a one-day Purex sale that turns into a real moneymaker once you stack a rebate app on top:
- 🏷️ (2) Purex laundry detergent and/or crystals: 2 for $5 (in-store, today only -- 5/20/2026)
- 🟠 Submit the receipt to BeFrugal Rewards for 7,644 points back ($7.64 value)
- 🔥 Final cost = FREE + $2.64 moneymaker
Already cashed in on BeFrugal, or just want to keep stockpiling? There is a second rebate path:
- 🟡 Submit the receipt to Swagbucks for $3 back on 2 select Purex products
- ✔️ Final cost: 2 for $2 -- just $1 each > Both offers cannot be combined. If you want to run both apps, you will need to do two separate transactions (and submit each receipt to the matching app).
Why This Deal Works
Family Dollar pricing on Purex is already aggressive, but the 2 for $5 sticker price only tells half the story. The real win is in the rebate stack:
- BeFrugal Rewards pays out 7,644 points on a qualifying Purex submission. Each BeFrugal point is worth $0.001, so 7,644 points = $7.64. Subtract that from your $5 spend (before tax) and you walk out with $2.64 in rebate value above what you paid.
- Swagbucks pays out a flat $3 on two qualifying Purex products. $5 - $3 = $2 net, which works out to $1 per bottle/box -- still a stockpile price for name-brand laundry detergent.
The BeFrugal play is the bigger win on a single transaction. The Swagbucks play is the right call when you have already maxed out BeFrugal for the day or when you want to keep stacking detergent on a second receipt.
Step-by-Step: The BeFrugal Moneymaker (Best Path)
- Open the BeFrugal app before you shop and find the Purex rebate offer (look for "Purex laundry detergent or crystals" under the cash-back rewards section).
- Grab (2) qualifying Purex products at Family Dollar today -- detergent and crystals are both eligible. Check the shelf tag for the 2 for $5 sale price.
- Check out. You will pay $5 + tax.
- Photograph the receipt with the BeFrugal app and submit it to the Purex rebate offer.
- Wait for approval. BeFrugal usually approves rebates within a few days, then deposits 7,644 points to your account.
- Cash out. You can redeem points for PayPal cash, gift cards, or direct deposit once you hit the minimum threshold.
End result on the BeFrugal play: $5 paid in store, $7.64 back in points = a $2.64 moneymaker, plus two bottles/boxes of free laundry detergent.
Step-by-Step: The Swagbucks Path (Second Receipt)
- Open the Swagbucks app and find the $3 off 2 Purex rebate offer in the Cash Back or Magic Receipts section.
- Grab another (2) Purex products -- this needs to be a separate transaction with its own receipt, not the same one you submitted to BeFrugal.
- Pay $5 + tax.
- Submit the new receipt to the Swagbucks Purex rebate.
- Receive $3 back in Swagbucks (SB). You can redeem SB for PayPal cash or gift cards.
End result on the Swagbucks play: $5 paid - $3 rebate = $2 net for 2 = $1 per item.
Stack Both Paths in One Trip
Want the absolute max? You can run both plays in one shopping trip -- you just need to ring them up as two separate transactions:
| Transaction | Items | Paid OOP | Rebate App | Rebate Value | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | (2) Purex | $5.00 | BeFrugal | $7.64 | -$2.64 (MM) |
| T2 | (2) Purex | $5.00 | Swagbucks | $3.00 | $2.00 ($1 each) |
| TOTAL | 4 Purex products | $10.00 | -- | $10.64 | -$0.64 |
That is 4 bottles or boxes of name-brand Purex for a net moneymaker of $0.64, plus tax. Even after tax in most states, you are still walking out at or below free on the entire run.
Tips Before You Run This One
- It is a one-day sale. The 2 for $5 price tag is today only, 5/20/2026. The rebate apps may stay live longer, but the in-store sale resets at close of business.
- Confirm "select" varieties. Both rebates require select Purex products. Open each rebate offer in the app first and check the included sizes and scents before you put the bottles in your cart -- the screen will show which UPCs qualify.
- Two transactions if you stack both apps. BeFrugal and Swagbucks cannot be combined on one receipt. Pay, walk out, walk back in, pay again -- or use the self-checkout twice.
- BeFrugal points are real cash. 7,644 points = $7.64 once you redeem. Check the BeFrugal redemption page for current cash-out options.
- Submit fast. Both apps process receipts within minutes of upload but the rebate offers themselves can hit budget caps and disappear. Submit the same day you shop.
Don't Have These Apps Yet?
If you are new to either rebate platform, today is a perfect day to sign up -- both pay you back on this deal right out of the gate.
- BeFrugal: Sign up here
- Swagbucks: Sign up here
You only need one to make this a free deal, but having both unlocks the double-transaction stack above.
The Full Math
- Best single-receipt play (BeFrugal): $5 OOP - $7.64 back = FREE + $2.64 moneymaker
- Second-receipt play (Swagbucks): $5 OOP - $3 back = $2 for 2 ($1 each)
- Double stack (both apps, two receipts): $10 OOP - $10.64 back = $0.64 moneymaker on 4 Purex products
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