| Cover | May 14, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | May 14, 2021 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | DIVERSEY HOLDINGS, LTD. | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | E9 | |
| Entity File Number | 001-40293 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1300 Altura Road, Suite 125 | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Fort Mill | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | SC | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 29708 | |
| City Area Code | 803 | |
| Local Phone Number | 746-2200 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 par value | |
| Trading Symbol | DSEY | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001831617 | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
