| Cover | Aug. 06, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 6, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36507 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SERVICEMASTER GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001428875 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-8738320 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 150 Peabody Place |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Memphis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 38103 |
| City Area Code | (901) |
| Local Phone Number | 597-1400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common, par value $0.01 |
| Trading Symbol | SERV |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
