How to make your pumpkins last longer

Make your pumpkin last for weeks. " After you scoop out and carve your pumpkin, dip it in a large container of bleach and water (use 1tsp 1 gal mix) The bleach ...will kill bacteria and help pumpkin stay fresh longer. Once completely dry (drain upside down), add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 1 teaspoons of lemon juice to a quart of water. Brush this solution onto your pumpkin to keep it looking fresh for weeks"