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Restructuring and related charges - Summary of restructuring and related charges by type and classification (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges $ 34.0 $ 19.6 $ 28.6
Consumer products cost of goods sold classification
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 10.0 9.8 7.8
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 24.0 9.8 20.8
Termination benefits | Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives | Consumer products cost of goods sold classification
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 0 0 0
Termination benefits | Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 10.3 0 0
Termination benefits | Global Cost Reduction Initiatives | Consumer products cost of goods sold classification
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 0.2 2.9 1.7
Termination benefits | Global Cost Reduction Initiatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 6.3 3.1 10.2
Termination benefits | HHI Business prior to Acquisition by Spectrum Brands Initiatives | Consumer products cost of goods sold classification
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 0.2 0 0
Termination benefits | HHI Business prior to Acquisition by Spectrum Brands Initiatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 0 0 0.9
Other associated benefits | Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives | Consumer products cost of goods sold classification
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 0 0 0
Other associated benefits | Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 1.1 0 0
Other associated benefits | Global Cost Reduction Initiatives | Consumer products cost of goods sold classification
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 3.3 6.9 5.9
Other associated benefits | Global Cost Reduction Initiatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 6.4 5.8 7.8
Other associated benefits | HHI Business prior to Acquisition by Spectrum Brands Initiatives | Consumer products cost of goods sold classification
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 6.3 0 0.2
Other associated benefits | HHI Business prior to Acquisition by Spectrum Brands Initiatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges $ (0.1) $ 0.9 $ 1.9