How to Preserve Carved Pumpkins | Bleach vs Wet & Forget

In this video we test 2 methods to preserve a pumpkin after you carve it. How long do pumpkins last? It depends on how hot and how much moisture gets in. Let's see what keeps jack o lanterns the freshest. They can get moldy and shriveled fast!

FEATURED IN VIDEO
Dollar Tree Cleaning Gloves and Table Cloth for easy clean up shrsl.com/2jhzy
Bleach (I used Clorox) amzn.to/3S0tZ9j
Wet & Forget Indoor amzn.to/3Lbfg9m
We may earn a commission when you shop through our links.

OUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS bit.ly/candgproducts
SUBSCRIBE TO C&G bit.ly/36PMsBi

Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next Halloween video, Scary Messes that Horrible Nightmares Are Made Of!

Tips:
1. Try to get a fresh pumpkin - we went to a local fruit stand to find ours. Buy local!
2. Look for blemishes and try to get ones that aren't damaged.
3. Feel for bruises or soft spots and avoid buying any pumpkins that have them.

Clean your pumpkins and remove all the dirt before carving.

After carving let dry.

You may need to spray the carved pumpkin with solution in a spray bottle daily or frequently. Or, bring your pumpkins inside during the hot part of the day. My porch is in direct sun and if I don't spray them regularly they won't make it to Halloween. They may not anyway, but I'm hoping to make them last as long as possible.

Method 1
Soak pumpkin and in bleach for 20 mins. 3 gallons of water, 1 Tablespoon of bleach.

Method 2
Wet & Forget 5 parts water to 1 part Wet & Forget. I used 5 cups of water to 1 cup Wet & Forget. Pour it over the pumpkin and let sit for 3-4 minutes.

Soak in a kitchen sink, bathtub, clean 5 gallon bucket or even a plastic leaf or kitchen bag.

So that's how to preserve a carved pumpkin the longest.