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).
Continue swirling until you get to the chute and pump the brush in and out of the chute a few times to clean it as well. 6) DONE!! Hold the brush in the toilet and flush. Let the water clean the brush off so you donât have to. To allow the brush to drip-dry, hold it on the rim and put the seat down. Let the brush sit for a few minutes and then replace it dry into the brush container (if it is wet and it goes back in, you get nasty build up). OK people, it wasnât that bad! Cleaning your porcelain throne is easy and really important to do.