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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 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2013
Feb. 29, 2012
Feb. 28, 2013
Feb. 29, 2012
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 86,712 $ 85,966 $ 181,976 $ 170,911
Multi-purpose maintenance products [Member]
       
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net sales 75,447 71,409 157,193 142,221
Homecare and cleaning products [Member]
       
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 11,265 $ 14,557 $ 24,783 $ 28,690