A bit of Halloween magic with household items will make your Jack-O-Lantern last longer!
What causes your pumpkin to decay?
There are several primary causes heartbreak of "pumpkin rot"
The intact skin of a pumpkin protects it until you carve it. But then various organisms (fungi, bacteria, molds, fungi, protozoans, insects - scientifically know as "those little buggers!") can get inside and start to break it down.
Oxygen in the air can also easily enter and break down the pumpkin (oxidation).
Dehydration will begin the moment the pumpkin is carved.
All of this will turn your carved young happy pumpkin face into a sad old man in several days time!
Here Is How To Stop Pumpkin Aging
Sterilize the pumpkin's carved surfaces (to kill fungi, mold, bacteria, bugs)
Keep the pumpkin cool to slow bacteria growth and reduce drying
Keep the pumpkin hydrated
Essentially, we're going to embalm your Jack-O-Lantern, just like the ancient Egyptians did their mummies!
Follow These Steps
Remove dirt: Wipe the exterior surfaces of the pumpkin clean using a damp cloth.
Make a bleach solution of1 tablespoon of bleach (typical brand name "Clorox) per quart of water and put it in a spray bottle.
Spray the pumpkin inside and all cut areas of the pumpkin with the solution. This will kill much of the surface bacteria and mold that cause rotting.
Let it penetrate and dry for about 20 minutes
Drain any excess liquid out of the pumpkin
Now, keep your pumpkin out of direct sunlight and try to keep it as cool as possible (but above freezing!) and you should get at least a week's enjoyment out of it!
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