Hi Peter,
Thank for the response - although it did freak me out a little. I couldn't work out how you knew BANES was my local council - then I realised that your location is in the right-hand corner! I have never noticed that before

I'll stop pouring my Picklean down the drain then - I'll go down the neutralise option and find a suitable disposal facility. Having dry crystals will be easier to manage than liquid!

With the whole "safe" pickle discussion - I remember the time my Mum was admiring my slow cooker and asking what I was cooking in it. Very quickly told her it wasn't for food and not to use it in any circumstance!!