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Business Segments And Foreign Operations (Schedule Of Net Sales By Product Group) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Feb. 28, 2013
Feb. 28, 2014
Feb. 28, 2013
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 94,184 $ 86,712 $ 189,725 $ 181,976
Multi-purpose maintenance products [Member]
       
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net sales 83,804 75,447 167,790 157,193
Homecare and cleaning products [Member]
       
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Net sales $ 10,380 $ 11,265 $ 21,935 $ 24,783