In late March, Dollar Tree announced plans to sell Family Dollar to two private equity firms for just over $1 billion — far below what it paid in 2015. However, one thing hasn’t changed: Family Dollar is still delivering impressively low prices on everyday essentials, often even lower than Walmart.
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Summer is a sneakily expensive season. Between vacations, summer camps, back-to-school prep and more, stretching your budget means saving where you can — even if it’s just a few dollars at a time.
For household supplies you burn through quickly, there’s no reason to splurge. These five simple staples from Family Dollar will help you cut costs on the boring stuff, so you have more to spend on what matters most.
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Homeline 3-In-1 Original-Scent Laundry Detergent (92 oz)
Price: $7.50
With more beach towels, sweaty clothes and pool gear piling up, summer laundry adds up fast — you’ll need a detergent that can keep up. The Homeline 3-in-1 Original Scent Laundry Detergent gets the job done without draining your budget.
Homeline’s formula is comparable to Gain and costs even less than Walmart’s Great Value detergent. It’s tough on stains, gentle on clothing and a smart way to save on an essential you’ll go through quickly.
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Febreze Odor-Eliminating PLUG Air Freshener Refill, Gain Honey Berry Hula
Price: $5.50
Don’t wait until heat and humidity make your home smell like a locker room. Get ahead of the stink with this long-lasting Febreze plug-in, which delivers 50+ days of fresh, fruity scent for far less than what you’d pay at a big-box store.
At just $5.50, it’s far cheaper than similar plug-ins that can cost up to $16. Even better? It has a built-in light that flashes once when it’s working and continuously when it’s time to refill. Pop one in the bathroom or living room and enjoy a scent that screams summer — and not sweat.
Homeline Lemon Multi-Surface Cleaner (28 oz.)
Price: $2.00
More foot traffic means more mess. Stock up on this $2 Homeline Lemon Multi-Surface Cleaner to keep your home squeaky clean without spending a fortune.
Use it on floors, sinks, bathroom surfaces, outdoor furniture, appliances and more for clean, deodorized and shiny surfaces — all with a lasting fresh lemon scent. It’s priced lower per ounce than Walmart’s Great Value version, making it easy to clean often without stretching your budget.
Raid Ant & Roach Spray (17.5-oz.)
Price: $5.50
Summer doesn’t just bring heat — it brings bugs. Thanks to warmer temps, humidity and more food scraps around, ants and roaches love summer as much as you do. The perfect defense — Raid Ant & Roach Spray.
Spray behind appliances, along baseboards and around cracks to stop infestations before they start. At $5.50, it’s cheaper than most natural repellents and far more effective. It even leaves behind a light, outdoor-fresh scent, without any lingering chemical odors.
Homeline Premium Everyday Napkins (100 ct)
Price: $2.75
Summer’s full of sticky hands, picnic plates and last-minute get-togethers. These 2-ply premium napkins are perfect for BBQs, birthday parties and impromptu gatherings — and cost far less than name-brand alternatives.
At $2.75 for 100 napkins, they’re classier than paper towels and still super affordable. Toss in some paper plates and plastic utensils from the same aisle for even more savings on summer-hosting essentials.
Disclaimer: Prices and availability accurate as of June 30, 2025 and subject to change.
Photo disclaimer: All imagery sourced from FamilyDollar.com.
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