Illinois growing zones range from zones 5-7. By looking at the map above and locating the approximate area in which you live, you will be able to find your Illinois hardiness planting zone. Simply compare the color-coded zones for your area with those of the legend on the right of the map.
1 Place the toilet brush into the mixture and allow it to soak for several hours. 2  Remove the brush to see if it is clean. 3  If needed, add more crystals (another 1/3 -1/2 cup). 4  Soak it longer if needed. 5  Once the brush is clean, remove it from the water, rinse and allow it to dry completely. Fill a bucket half full with water. 2  Add 2-3 cups of washing soda crystals to the water. 3  Place the toilet brush into the mixture and allow it to soak for several hours. 4  Remove the brush to see if it is clean. 5  If needed, add more crystals (another 1/3 -1/2 cup).
1 It is also a good idea to throw a towel or two into the laundry with the shower curtain if you do not have anything else in there. 2  Clean the toilet. 3  I use the Norwex Sanira system on our toilets and love that the cleaning solution is built right into the brush. Wipe down the toilet and toilet seat with a microfiber cloth and the vinegar/water mix. 2  Clean the floor and baseboards. 3  Again, I am now using my steam cleaner to do this task and it is so much quicker! 4  If you donât have a steam cleaner, wet down a microfiber cloth with the water and vinegar and wipe along baseboards.