COST OF LIVING OVERVIEW : Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Springfield, Illinois is more expensive. Springfield, Illinois cost of living is 83.30. Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Terra-cotta pots are porous, meaning liquids and small particles travel through the material when it is wet. Water traveling through the pot carries with it salts and minerals from the soil within, leaving white, chalky areas on the outside of the pot.
1. Clean the terra-cotta pots with warm water and a few drops of dish detergent on a soft-bristled scrub brush. For mineral spots, wipe the pot with a cloth dampened with full-strength white or apple cider vinegar.Thoroughly rinse the pots, then dry them with a towel. Allow them to air dry completely before waterproofing.. Clean the terra-cotta pots with warm water and a few drops of dish detergent on a soft-bristled scrub brush. For mineral spots, wipe the pot with a cloth dampened with full-strength white or apple cider vinegar.