How does vinegar prevent pumpkins from rotting? Experts reveal 4 ways to use this affordable household item to preserve your pumpkins this Halloween

Pumpkin, spaghetti squash and butternut squash.

As one of the best parts of Halloween is pumpkin carving, you might be looking for ways to extend the life of your jack-o'-lanterns and keep them looking spooky all season.

Preserving a pumpkin with vinegar is one of the best eco-friendly and affordable ways to protect your masterpieces, keeping them free of toxic chemicals around children and animals, from the unavoidable effects of oxidization for longer– and it really works.