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Step 7Cleaning Up & Preservation Techniques
With your pumpkin fully carved (good for you!) all that's left to do is a bit of cleanup.
Chances are, there will be little pumpkin sawdust all over the surface of the pumpkin. I like to wash these off in a laundry tub or sink. If you don't have easy access to a sink, a paper towel will do.
It's best to carve your pumpkin no more than two days before it will be displayed. If you need to keep it looking good longer than that, here are a few tricks to try:
- Dunk the pumpkin in a tub of water with a small amount of bleach. This will kill any bacteria and mold that was transferred to the pumpkin during handling.
- Spray the cut surfaces with disinfectant spray to inhibit mold
- Store the pumpkin in a cool, wet location to keep it fresh longer
- Rub petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on the cut edges to lock in the moisture and prevent wilting
- Bring a wilting pumpkin back to life by soaking it in water for 2-3 hours
Chances are, there will be little pumpkin sawdust all over the surface of the pumpkin. I like to wash these off in a laundry tub or sink. If you don't have easy access to a sink, a paper towel will do.
It's best to carve your pumpkin no more than two days before it will be displayed. If you need to keep it looking good longer than that, here are a few tricks to try:
- Dunk the pumpkin in a tub of water with a small amount of bleach. This will kill any bacteria and mold that was transferred to the pumpkin during handling.
- Spray the cut surfaces with disinfectant spray to inhibit mold
- Store the pumpkin in a cool, wet location to keep it fresh longer
- Rub petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on the cut edges to lock in the moisture and prevent wilting
- Bring a wilting pumpkin back to life by soaking it in water for 2-3 hours
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