Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Significant Accounting Policies and Practices and Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014 Minimum	Sep. 30, 2014 Maximum	Sep. 30, 2014 Customer List, Proprietary Technology and Trade Name Maximum	Sep. 30, 2012 Reclassifications	Sep. 30, 2014 Reclassifications Minimum	Sep. 30, 2014 Reclassifications Maximum	Sep. 30, 2014 Global batteries and appliances [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Hardware and home improvement [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Global Pet Supplies [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Home and Garden [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount							87.00%	47.00%	80.00%	146.00%
Amortization period, intangible asset	1 year	20 years	20 years		1 year	3 years
Prior Year Adjustment Reclassification Related To Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets				$ 3.5