Pumpkin carving season will soon be upon us and the kids will come up with some marvellous creations.

But, it’s always a shame when they wilt and flop after a day or two of being a jack-o-lantern.

Fortunately, there are easy ways to preserve them for longer, aside from a full paint job.

What actually happens is pumpkin start to oxidise and decompose from the very first knife incision.

To get them to last longer you will need a spray bottle, water, bleach or Dr Bronner’s Peppermint Soap,