Goodwill And Intangible Assets Schedule of Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,470,180	$ 694,245
Additions	787,687
Effect of translation	(11,752)
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	237,429	237,932
Additions	0
Effect of translation	(503)
Home and Garden Business [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	188,936	187,757
Additions	1,179
Effect of translation	0
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	328,742	268,556
Additions	65,618
Effect of translation	(5,432)
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	715,073	0
Additions	720,890
Effect of translation	$ (5,817)

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions, as well as valuations under fresh start reporting.

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Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination.

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Amount of increase (decrease) from foreign currency translation adjustments of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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