Delphiniums, which often suffer in our heat, are rated 6-1. Much of central Illinois is zone 6 so as you can see we are on the top range of heat that a delphinium will tolerate. Since the heat zone ratings are fairly new they are not listed as regularly as hardiness zones.
Methods Using Common Household Items. Sometimes cream of tartar will help to remove set stains from old linens. Mix 3 teaspoon of the cream of tartar per cup of water and boil your linen in the soup for a few minutes. Rinse in cold water and allow to sun dry.ethods Using Common Household Items. Sometimes cream of tartar will help to remove set stains from old linens. Mix 3 teaspoon of the cream of tartar per cup of water and boil your linen in the soup for a few minutes. Rinse in cold water and allow to sun dry.
Things made of finished wood, metal or glass. For example a dresser. In an empty spray bottle I mixed 1 1/2 time the amount of Mr. Clean with Febreaze and a 1/3 cup of vinegar. The vinegar helps to neutralize the smell while the Mr. Clean removes smoke and soot left by the house fire.I would clean the dresser with this mixture using paper towels. I didn't use rags because they only will be clean for the first swipe or two, then they just smear the soot.he vinegar helps to neutralize the smell while the Mr. Clean removes smoke and soot left by the house fire. I would clean the dresser with this mixture using paper towels. I didn't use rags because they only will be clean for the first swipe or two, then they just smear the soot.