I want my Halloween decorations to last as long as possible, not just a few days. Here are ways to make your pumpkin last:
1. Handle with care. The oils from your fingers can speed up the rotting process.
2. Give it a bleach-water bath
3. Let it dry completely
4. Apply petroleum jelly
5. Make a DIY pumpkin spray. Use a spray of peppermint soap mixed with a few drops of peppermint essential oil. Peppermint has anti-fungal properties that will keep your pumpkins soft and smooth.
6. Display in a dry area
7. Avoid real candles
8. Keep pests away. Keep your pumpkins off the ground to avoid pests like ants and squirrels.
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