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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, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges $ 22.9 $ 34.0 $ 19.6
Consumer products cost of goods sold classification
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 3.7 10.0 9.8
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 19.2 24.0 9.8
Termination benefits | Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives | Consumer products cost of goods sold classification
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 1.0 0 0
Termination benefits | Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 5.5 10.3 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 0.2 2.9
Termination benefits | Global Cost Reduction Initiatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 0.2 6.3 3.1
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 0.2 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 4.5 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 6.9 1.1 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 0.1 3.3 6.9
Other associated benefits | Global Cost Reduction Initiatives | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Total restructuring and related charges 1.0 6.4 5.8
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 2.6 6.3 0
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 $ 1.1 $ (0.1) $ 0.9