Acquisitions (Notes)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	FOOTNOTE 2 Acquisitions and Mergers Elmer’s During October 2015, the Company acquired Elmer’s Products, Inc. (“Elmer’s”) for a purchase price of $570.1 million, which is net of $16.8 million of cash acquired and is subject to customary working capital adjustments. Elmer’s, whose brands include Elmer’s^®, Krazy Glue^® (a trademark of Toagosei Co. Ltd., used with permission) and X-Acto^®, is a provider of activity-based adhesive and cutting products that inspire creativity in the classroom, at home, in the office, in the workshop and at the craft table. Elmer’s is reported as part of the Company’s Writing segment. The acquisition of Elmer’s was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the Company preliminarily allocated the total purchase price to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the date of acquisition. Based on the preliminary purchase price allocation, which is subject to change while the Company obtains final third-party valuations, the Company allocated $29.4 million of the purchase price to identified tangible and monetary net assets, $81.8 million to deferred tax liabilities and $249.0 million to identified intangible assets. Approximately $199.0 million was allocated to indefinite-lived intangible assets and approximately $50.0 million was allocated to a definite-lived intangible asset with an estimated weighted-average life of 8 years. The indefinite-lived intangible assets represent the acquired Elmer’s^®and X-Acto^® trade names. The Company recorded the excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values of identifiable assets of $373.5 million as goodwill, which is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015. None of the goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. Approximately $20.0 million of the $29.4 million identified tangible and monetary net assets relates to the estimated fair value of Elmer’s investment in the Krazy Glue^® joint venture. Of the $20.0 million joint venture investment, approximately $18.0 million relates to Elmer’s share of the fair value of the acquired Krazy Glue^®trade name, the Krazy Glue^® customer base and goodwill and $2.0 million relates to Elmer’s share of the tangible and monetary net assets of the Krazy Glue^® joint venture. The final purchase price is subject to post-closing adjustments for working capital and other matters. Elmer’s results of operations are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations since the acquisition date, including net sales of $36.3 million since the acquisition date. Pro forma results of operations of the Company would not be materially different as a result of the acquisition and therefore are not presented. Jarden Corporation During December 2015, the Company entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger Agreement”) to acquire Jarden Corporation (“Jarden”). Jarden is a global consumer products company with leading brands, such as Yankee Candle, Crock-Pot, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Oster, Coleman, First Alert, Rawlings, Jostens, K2, Marker, Marmot, Volkl, and many others. The combined company would be called Newell Brands Inc. In connection with the Merger Agreement, each share of Jarden common stock will be converted into the right to receive and become exchangeable for merger consideration consisting of (1) 0.862 of a share of Newell Rubbermaid common stock plus (2) $21.00 in cash. Based on the closing price of a share of Newell Rubbermaid common stock on February 24, 2016 of $37.74 per share, the implied total consideration is approximately $14.0 billion, including $5.5 billion of cash and $8.5 billion of Newell Rubbermaid common stock. Upon completion of the proposed merger, the Company estimates that stockholders of Newell Rubbermaid and stockholders and convertible noteholders of Jarden immediately before the proposed merger will own 54% and 46%, respectively, of Newell Brands upon completion of the proposed merger. The Company intends to finance the $5.5 billion cash portion of the merger consideration and related fees and expenses incurred by it in connection with the proposed merger and refinance approximately $4.5 billion of outstanding Jarden debt with up to approximately $10.1 billion of new debt expected to be incurred in the form of the term loan facility as further described in Note 10, newly issued Newell Rubbermaid debt securities, available cash balances, net proceeds from the planned divestiture of the Décor business as further described in Note 3 and borrowings under the bridge credit facility as further described in Note 10. In addition, the Company expects the combined company to assume two tranches of outstanding Jarden debt with principal amounts of $300 million and €300 million upon completion of the proposed merger. The proposed merger is subject to approvals by the Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden stockholders as well as various government and regulatory approvals. Ignite On September 4, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of Ignite Holdings, LLC (“Ignite”) for $313.1 million, which is net of $7.2 million of cash acquired. A portion of the purchase price was used to repay Ignite’s outstanding debt obligations at closing. Ignite is a designer and marketer of durable beverage containers sold under the Contigo^® and Avex^® brands. The Ignite acquisition gives the Company’s Home Solutions segment access to additional channels in the on-the-go hydration and thermal bottle market in North America and fits with the Company’s strategy of accelerating growth by leveraging its capabilities across additional product categories, geographies and channels. This acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the Company allocated the total purchase price to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the date of acquisition. The Company allocated $18.1 million of the purchase price to identified tangible and monetary net assets and $151.6 million to identified intangible assets. Approximately $57.6 million was allocated to an indefinite-lived intangible asset and approximately $94.0 million was allocated to definite-lived intangible assets with a weighted-average life of 7.5 years. The indefinite-lived intangible asset represents the acquired Contigo^® trade name. The Company recorded the excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values of identifiable assets of $143.4 million as goodwill. Approximately $105.5 million of the goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. Ignite’s results of operations are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations since the acquisition date. bubba On October 22, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the assets of bubba brands, inc. (“bubba”) for $82.4 million. bubba is a designer and marketer of durable beverage containers in North America. The bubba acquisition expands the presence and distribution of the Company’s Home Solutions segment in the on-the-go thermal and hydration beverageware market. The bubba acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the Company allocated the total purchase price to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the date of acquisition. The Company allocated $10.2 million of the purchase price to identified tangible and monetary net assets and $41.0 million to identified intangible assets. Approximately $41.0 million was allocated to definite-lived intangible assets with a weighted-average life of 10 years. The Company recorded the excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values of identifiable assets of $31.2 million as goodwill. All of the goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. bubba’s results of operations are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations since the acquisition date. Baby Jogger On December 15, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of Baby Jogger Holdings, Inc. (“Baby Jogger”), a designer and marketer of premium infant and juvenile products focused on activity strollers and related accessories. Baby Jogger is headquartered in the U.S. and markets and sells its products in North America, Europe and Asia. The Baby Jogger acquisition gives the Baby & Parenting segment a premium brand and the opportunity to expand its geographic footprint. The Company acquired Baby Jogger for net cash consideration of $210.1 million, a portion of which was used to repay Baby Jogger’s outstanding debt obligations at closing. The Baby Jogger acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the Company allocated the total purchase price to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the date of acquisition. The Company allocated $14.6 million of the purchase price to identified tangible and monetary net liabilities, $21.8 million to deferred tax liabilities and $125.5 million to identified intangible assets. Approximately $102.0 million was allocated to an indefinite-lived intangible asset, and approximately $23.5 million was allocated to definite-lived intangible assets with a weighted-average life of 5 years. The indefinite-lived intangible asset represents the acquired Baby Jogger trade name and the acquired City Mini^® and City Select^® sub-brands. The Company recorded the excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values of identifiable assets of $91.8 million as goodwill. Approximately $27.9 million of the goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. Baby Jogger’s results of operations are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations since the acquisition date. Other Items The goodwill associated with the acquisitions is primarily attributable to synergies expected to arise after the acquisitions. The pro forma net sales for the year ended December 31, 2015 as if the Elmer’s acquisition occurred on January 1, 2015 is $6.12 billion (unaudited). The pro forma net income and earnings per share for 2015 reflecting the inclusion of the Elmer’s acquisition, as if such acquisition occurred on January 1, 2015 would not be materially different than reported results for 2015 and therefore are not presented. The pro forma net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014 as if the Ignite, bubba and Baby Jogger acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2014 are $5.94 billion (unaudited). The pro forma net income and earnings per share for 2014 reflecting the inclusion of the acquisitions, individually and in the aggregate, as if such acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2014 would not be materially different than reported results for 2014 and therefore are not presented. The Company incurred acquisition and integration costs of $6.5 million and $5.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, associated with the Ignite, bubba and Baby Jogger acquisitions, of which $3.3 million and $5.5 million are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $3.2 million is included in restructuring costs for 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company incurred $0.9 million and $10.8 million of costs associated with the Elmer’s acquisition and Jarden acquisition, respectively.

FOOTNOTE 2

Acquisitions and Mergers

Elmer’s

During October 2015, the Company acquired Elmer’s Products, Inc. (“Elmer’s”) for a purchase price of $570.1 million, which is net of $16.8 million of cash acquired and is subject to customary working capital adjustments. Elmer’s, whose brands include Elmer’s^®, Krazy Glue^® (a trademark of Toagosei Co. Ltd., used with permission) and X-Acto^®, is a provider of activity-based adhesive and cutting products that inspire creativity in the classroom, at home, in the office, in the workshop and at the craft table. Elmer’s is reported as part of the Company’s Writing segment. The acquisition of Elmer’s was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the Company preliminarily allocated the total purchase price to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the date of acquisition. Based on the preliminary purchase price allocation, which is subject to change while the Company obtains final third-party valuations, the Company allocated $29.4 million of the purchase price to identified tangible and monetary net assets, $81.8 million to deferred tax liabilities and $249.0 million to identified intangible assets. Approximately $199.0 million was allocated to indefinite-lived intangible assets and approximately $50.0 million was allocated to a definite-lived intangible asset with an estimated weighted-average life of 8 years. The indefinite-lived intangible assets represent the acquired Elmer’s^®and X-Acto^® trade names. The Company recorded the excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values of identifiable assets of $373.5 million as goodwill, which is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015. None of the goodwill is expected to be tax deductible.

Approximately $20.0 million of the $29.4 million identified tangible and monetary net assets relates to the estimated fair value of Elmer’s investment in the Krazy Glue^® joint venture. Of the $20.0 million joint venture investment, approximately $18.0 million relates to Elmer’s share of the fair value of the acquired Krazy Glue^®trade name, the Krazy Glue^® customer base and goodwill and $2.0 million relates to Elmer’s share of the tangible and monetary net assets of the Krazy Glue^® joint venture. The final purchase price is subject to post-closing adjustments for working capital and other matters.

Elmer’s results of operations are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations since the acquisition date, including net sales of $36.3 million since the acquisition date. Pro forma results of operations of the Company would not be materially different as a result of the acquisition and therefore are not presented.

Jarden Corporation

During December 2015, the Company entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger Agreement”) to acquire Jarden Corporation (“Jarden”). Jarden is a global consumer products company with leading brands, such as Yankee Candle, Crock-Pot, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Oster, Coleman, First Alert, Rawlings, Jostens, K2, Marker, Marmot, Volkl, and many others. The combined company would be called Newell Brands Inc.

In connection with the Merger Agreement, each share of Jarden common stock will be converted into the right to receive and become exchangeable for merger consideration consisting of (1) 0.862 of a share of Newell Rubbermaid common stock plus (2) $21.00 in cash. Based on the closing price of a share of Newell Rubbermaid common stock on February 24, 2016 of $37.74 per share, the implied total consideration is approximately $14.0 billion, including $5.5 billion of cash and $8.5 billion of Newell Rubbermaid common stock. Upon completion of the proposed merger, the Company estimates that stockholders of Newell Rubbermaid and stockholders and convertible noteholders of Jarden immediately before the proposed merger will own 54% and 46%, respectively, of Newell Brands upon completion of the proposed merger.

The Company intends to finance the $5.5 billion cash portion of the merger consideration and related fees and expenses incurred by it in connection with the proposed merger and refinance approximately $4.5 billion of outstanding Jarden debt with up to approximately $10.1 billion of new debt expected to be incurred in the form of the term loan facility as further described in Note 10, newly issued Newell Rubbermaid debt securities, available cash balances, net proceeds from the planned divestiture of the Décor business as further described in Note 3 and borrowings under the bridge credit facility as further described in Note 10. In addition, the Company expects the combined company to assume two tranches of outstanding Jarden debt with principal amounts of $300 million and €300 million upon completion of the proposed merger.

The proposed merger is subject to approvals by the Newell Rubbermaid and Jarden stockholders as well as various government and regulatory approvals.

Ignite

On September 4, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of Ignite Holdings, LLC (“Ignite”) for $313.1 million, which is net of $7.2 million of cash acquired. A portion of the purchase price was used to repay Ignite’s outstanding debt obligations at closing. Ignite is a designer and marketer of durable beverage containers sold under the Contigo^® and Avex^® brands. The Ignite acquisition gives the Company’s Home Solutions segment access to additional channels in the on-the-go hydration and thermal bottle market in North America and fits with the Company’s strategy of accelerating growth by leveraging its capabilities across additional product categories, geographies and channels.

This acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the Company allocated the total purchase price to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the date of acquisition. The Company allocated $18.1 million of the purchase price to identified tangible and monetary net assets and $151.6 million to identified intangible assets. Approximately $57.6 million was allocated to an indefinite-lived intangible asset and approximately $94.0 million was allocated to definite-lived intangible assets with a weighted-average life of 7.5 years. The indefinite-lived intangible asset represents the acquired Contigo^® trade name. The Company recorded the excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values of identifiable assets of $143.4 million as goodwill. Approximately $105.5 million of the goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. Ignite’s results of operations are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations since the acquisition date.

bubba

On October 22, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the assets of bubba brands, inc. (“bubba”) for $82.4 million. bubba is a designer and marketer of durable beverage containers in North America. The bubba acquisition expands the presence and distribution of the Company’s Home Solutions segment in the on-the-go thermal and hydration beverageware market.

The bubba acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the Company allocated the total purchase price to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the date of acquisition. The Company allocated $10.2 million of the purchase price to identified tangible and monetary net assets and $41.0 million to identified intangible assets. Approximately $41.0 million was allocated to definite-lived intangible assets with a weighted-average life of 10 years. The Company recorded the excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values of identifiable assets of $31.2 million as goodwill. All of the goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. bubba’s results of operations are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations since the acquisition date.

Baby Jogger

On December 15, 2014, the Company acquired 100% of Baby Jogger Holdings, Inc. (“Baby Jogger”), a designer and marketer of premium infant and juvenile products focused on activity strollers and related accessories. Baby Jogger is headquartered in the U.S. and markets and sells its products in North America, Europe and Asia. The Baby Jogger acquisition gives the Baby & Parenting segment a premium brand and the opportunity to expand its geographic footprint. The Company acquired Baby Jogger for net cash consideration of $210.1 million, a portion of which was used to repay Baby Jogger’s outstanding debt obligations at closing.

The Baby Jogger acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the Company allocated the total purchase price to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values on the date of acquisition. The Company allocated $14.6 million of the purchase price to identified tangible and monetary net liabilities, $21.8 million to deferred tax liabilities and $125.5 million to identified intangible assets. Approximately $102.0 million was allocated to an indefinite-lived intangible asset, and approximately $23.5 million was allocated to definite-lived intangible assets with a weighted-average life of 5 years. The indefinite-lived intangible asset represents the acquired Baby Jogger trade name and the acquired City Mini^® and City Select^® sub-brands. The Company recorded the excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values of identifiable assets of $91.8 million as goodwill. Approximately $27.9 million of the goodwill is expected to be tax deductible. Baby Jogger’s results of operations are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations since the acquisition date.

Other Items

The goodwill associated with the acquisitions is primarily attributable to synergies expected to arise after the acquisitions.

The pro forma net sales for the year ended December 31, 2015 as if the Elmer’s acquisition occurred on January 1, 2015 is $6.12 billion (unaudited). The pro forma net income and earnings per share for 2015 reflecting the inclusion of the Elmer’s acquisition, as if such acquisition occurred on January 1, 2015 would not be materially different than reported results for 2015 and therefore are not presented.

The pro forma net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014 as if the Ignite, bubba and Baby Jogger acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2014 are $5.94 billion (unaudited). The pro forma net income and earnings per share for 2014 reflecting the inclusion of the acquisitions, individually and in the aggregate, as if such acquisitions occurred on January 1, 2014 would not be materially different than reported results for 2014 and therefore are not presented.

The Company incurred acquisition and integration costs of $6.5 million and $5.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, associated with the Ignite, bubba and Baby Jogger acquisitions, of which $3.3 million and $5.5 million are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $3.2 million is included in restructuring costs for 2015.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company incurred $0.9 million and $10.8 million of costs associated with the Elmer’s acquisition and Jarden acquisition, respectively.