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).
3 - Clean your toilet with this solution: Dissolve 1/2 cup of borax with 1 gallon of water. Scrub the toilet with a strong brush, let it sit and flush to rinse. This non-abrasive cleaner can also be used in the bathtub or on counters. 4 - Unclog drains with 1/2 cup of borax followed by 2 cups of boiling water.Let it sit for 15 minutes, then run your water for a few minutes to flush it out. 5 - Deodorize your garbage pail by filling it with borax and water. Let it soak then rinse it out. Sprinkle some borax in the bottom once it's clean. - Unclog drains with 1/2 cup of borax followed by 2 cups of boiling water. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then run your water for a few minutes to flush it out. 5 - Deodorize your garbage pail by filling it with borax and water. Let it soak then rinse it out.