Pumpkins are fun to carve. You can create so many different faces. You can make some of the funniest or the scariest carvings. Kids love to help, they want their handy work to be seen too. 😉 With all this fun in carving pumpkins, have you thought about how to keep carved pumpkirns fresh?
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How to Keep Carved Pumpkins Fresh
Mix 1 tsp of Bleach with 1 Gal of Water in a large container.
Dip your pumpkin into the large container of bleach and water (1 tsp:1 gal mix).
How does this keep the carving fresh?
The bleach will kill bacteria and help your pumpkin stay fresh longer. Once completely dry, (drain upside down), add 2 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to a quart of water. Brush this solution onto your pumpkin to keep it looking fresh for weeks.
Do you know of any other ways to keep your Pumpkins Fresh?
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