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Business Segments and Foreign Operations - Schedule of Net Sales by Product Line (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]    
Net sales $ 95,264 $ 84,945
Multi-purpose maintenance products [Member]
   
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]    
Net sales 81,746 70,811
Homecare and cleaning products [Member]
   
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]    
Net sales $ 13,518 $ 14,134