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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in settlement of litigation and insurance claims. Excludes claims within an insurance entity's normal claims settlement process.

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Amount of expense related to credit loss from transactions other than loan and lease transactions.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Amount, after cash payment, of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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IMPAIRMENT, RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2026	Jun. 28, 2025	Mar. 29, 2025	Jun. 27, 2026	Jun. 28, 2025
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring reserve, long-term	$ 2.8			$ 2.8
Loss on exchange of convertible debt			$ 7.0
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs					$ 13.5
Loss on exchange of convertible debt		$ 0.0		0.0	7.0
Financing Receivable, Credit Loss, Expense (Reversal)	8.7			8.7
Provision for Other Credit Losses	7.9			7.9
(Gain) Loss from Litigation Settlement	4.0			4.0
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Costs					3.6
U.S. Consumer reportable segment \| Income Statement Location [Axis]: us-gaap:RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs					1.9
U.S. Consumer reportable segment \| Income Statement Location [Axis]: smg:CostOfSalesImpairmentRestructuringAndOtherCharges \| Employee and Executive Severance
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	1.0	$ 2.0		1.7	5.0
Corporate Segment \| Income Statement Location [Axis]: us-gaap:RestructuringSettlementAndImpairmentProvisions
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs	$ 21.5			$ 21.7	$ 11.6