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).
Many of us use the toilet brush to scrub the toilet, then use the flushing water to rinse the brush and thatâs it; after all, there was just toilet cleaning solution on it. However, the brush could use a good cleaning of its own. Select a method below to keep your toilet brush germ-free. Cut off the top of a plastic milk jug or juice bottle. 2  If needed, set the brush in the bottle so you can carry it to the cleaning area without it dripping along the way.Â¹. 3  Read the label on the bottle of your toilet bowl cleaner. 4  If your cleaner contains chlorine bleach, skip to step four. 5  If not, use step three.