v3.10.0.1
Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Nov. 19, 2018
Mar. 31, 2018
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2018    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Entity Registrant Name Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000109177    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 2,016.0
Trading Symbol spb    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   53,425,302  
SB/RH [Member]      
Entity Registrant Name SB/RH Holdings, LLC    
Entity Central Index Key 0001592706    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false