Goodwill And Intangible Assets Schedule of Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 694,245	$ 610,338	$ 600,055
Additions	85,875	10,284
Effect of translation	(1,968)	(1)
Global Batteries and Appliances [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	268,556	268,148	268,420
Additions	0	0
Effect of translation	408	(272)
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	237,932	170,285	159,985
Additions	70,023	10,029
Effect of translation	(2,376)	271
Home and Garden Business [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	187,757	171,905	171,650
Additions	15,852	255
Effect of translation	$ 0	$ 0