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Polishing Pumpkins

Oct 19, 2009 | written by Marcia

Polished Pumpkins “OMG,” you are thinking, “She’s gone completely over the edge!” But let me explain!

A few years ago a friend told me she coats her pumpkins with Brite liquid floor cleaner, and it preserves them for the whole season. Lo and behold, it works!

Fall Porch Decor In one step you clean, shine and preserve the favorite of October and November decor. I’ve even used it on other goards and acorn squash. They won’t get infested with insects or get mushy, then I discard them in mint condition the week after Thanksgiving.

Just apply a coat of Brite (or any liquid floor cleaner) with a damp cloth (I use an old washcloth). A bottle of cleaner has lasted me for years, so I just store it in the back of my cleaning supply cabinet.

(Disclaimer: does not preserve pierced or carved pumpkins, i.e., jack-o-lantern.)

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Marcia lives in Edmond, OK, where she is a funeral home administrator. She has a big heart, warm personality, and mad homemaking skills that make people feel right at home.