Leases - Summary of Lease information (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Non-cash component of lease expense	$ 15.1	$ 11.9
Increase (decrease) in right-of-use asset	$ 15.4

Amount of amortization expense attributable to right-of-use asset from operating lease.

No definition available.

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Namespace Prefix:	chd_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration