make your jack-o-lanterns last longer

Name: Make Your Jack-O-Lanterns Last Longer
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1ST; 1 gallon water; 1 teaspoon(s) bleach; 2ND; 1 quart(s) water (use fresh water - not from above); 2 tablespoon(s) white vinegar; 1 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

@KimmiK

Cullowhee, NC

I wish I knew this many, many years ago!

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yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients For make your jack-o-lanterns last longer

1ST
1 gal

water
1 tsp

bleach
2ND
1 qt

water (use fresh water - not from above)
2 Tbsp

white vinegar
1 tsp

lemon juice

How To Make make your jack-o-lanterns last longer

1
After you scoop out & carve your pumpkin (aka Jack-O-Lantern), dip it in a large container of bleach & water (see above), 1 minute. The bleach will kill bacteria & help your pumpkin stay fresh longer.

2
Once completely dry, (drain upside down), add vinegar & lemon juice to water. Brush this solution onto your pumpkin to keep it looking fresh for weeks.
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