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.
Washable wallpaper can be washed infrequently with a cleaning solution of warm water and soap, another bucket of clean water to rinse, a soft cellulose sponge and clean towels to pat dry. Mix 1 gallon of warm water with 1/4 cup of (a few good squirts!) of mild dishwashing detergent in one bucket. 1  Using a light touch, sponge with a mild detergent in warm water. 2  Rinse the section thoroughly with a clean sponge, dipped in clean warm water. 3  Dry with a soft, absorbent lint-free cloth.