Derivative Financial Instruments Schedule of Derivative Instruments- Interest rate swaps (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Spectrum Brands [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 300.0	$ 300.0
Derivative, Remaining Maturity	4 months	6 months