Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Summary of Changes in Goodwill by Reportable Business Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill [Line Items]
Net Book Value, Beginning balance	$ 6,873.0	$ 6,520.7
Other Adjustments		259.3
Impairment Charges	(3,857.2)
Foreign Exchange	(45.6)	93.0
Gross Carrying Amount	7,687.4	7,733.0
Accumulated Impairment Charges	(4,717.2)	(860.0)
Net Book Value, Ending balance	2,970.2	6,873.0
Food and Appliances Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Net Book Value, Beginning balance	1,990.0	1,791.8
Other Adjustments		189.1
Impairment Charges	(1,766.9)
Foreign Exchange	(11.9)	9.1
Gross Carrying Amount	2,097.4	2,109.3
Accumulated Impairment Charges	(1,886.2)	(119.3)
Net Book Value, Ending balance	211.2	1,990.0
Home and Outdoor Living Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Net Book Value, Beginning balance	2,148.0	2,074.3
Other Adjustments		62.8
Impairment Charges	(1,985.0)
Foreign Exchange	0.8	10.9
Gross Carrying Amount	2,148.8	2,148.0
Accumulated Impairment Charges	(1,985.0)
Net Book Value, Ending balance	163.8	2,148.0
Learning and Development Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Net Book Value, Beginning balance	2,735.0	2,654.6
Other Adjustments		7.4
Impairment Charges	(105.3)
Foreign Exchange	(34.5)	73.0
Gross Carrying Amount	3,441.2	3,475.7
Accumulated Impairment Charges	(846.0)	(740.7)
Net Book Value, Ending balance	$ 2,595.2	$ 2,735.0