Receivables, net Receivables, net (Notes)	9 Months Ended
Receivables, net Receivables, net (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2017
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	The allowance for uncollectible receivables as of June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 was $49.6 and $46.8, respectively. Through Spectrum Brands, the Company has a broad range of customers including many large retail outlet chains, one of which accounts for a significant percentage of its sales volume. This customer represents approximately 18.3% and 13.5% of the Company’s “Receivables, net” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively.

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a entity, excluding financing receivables. Examples include, but are not limited to, trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables. Includes disclosure for allowance for credit losses.