It's a mixture of water, coconut by-products, sodium carbonate and water-soluble silicone, blended with the notion that eco-sensitive customers will gladly substitute some elbow grease for a garden hose.

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However, Mr Farren said "sensitive issues" such as industrial de-rating or domestic water charging would be the subject of full public consultation.

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