Water Your Jack-o-lantern

10/28/2021 (Permalink)

Using a real candle in a dried out pumpkin can create a fire.

Halloween is a few days away! How exciting! Before you put out a jack-o-lantern to express your Halloween spirit, understand that a dry jack-o-lantern can catch fire if you use a real candle. Here are a few tips and tricks to help keep your jack-o-lantern fresh and hydrated! 

1. When you’re not displaying your spooky jack-o-lantern, cover it with a damp towel.
2. When it is on display, mist it with your hose. Don’t power wash it, just mist it.
3. At night, wrap your jack-o-lantern in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge. This will slow the aging process and help it retain water.
4. Lastly, use a battery-powered candle. Using a real candle runs the risk of the flame getting too large for the pumpkin to handle. 
5. Move it out of the sun during the day. 

However, you show off your spooky masterpiece, make sure you hydrate the pumpkin. If you don’t, and the pumpkin catches fire on your porch, it could cause a house fire! That will really put a damper on all of your holiday plans! If you do suffer a fire loss, give our office a call. We will send our team of professionals out immediately to assist you however we can!

SOURCE: https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/decorating/pumpkin-carving-and-decorating-tips