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Significant Accounting Policies and Practices and Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Goodwill and Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2014 Minimum | Sep. 30, 2014 Maximum | Sep. 30, 2014 Customer List, Proprietary Technology and Trade Name Maximum | Sep. 30, 2012 Reclassifications | Sep. 30, 2014 Reclassifications Minimum | Sep. 30, 2014 Reclassifications Maximum | Sep. 30, 2014 Global batteries and appliances [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Hardware and home improvement [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Global Pet Supplies [Member] | Sep. 30, 2014 Home and Garden [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount |  |  |  |  |  |  | 87.00% | 47.00% | 80.00% | 146.00%
Amortization period, intangible asset | 1 year | 20 years | 20 years |  | 1 year | 3 years |  |  |  |
Prior Year Adjustment Reclassification Related To Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets |  |  |  | $ 3.5 |  |  |  |  |  |

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