Dry pumpkin peels in the sun until crisp and use them as an eco-friendly scrubber for non-stick pans. They are gentle yet effective on grease.
DIY Kitchen Freshener
Simmer pumpkin peels with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and a little water on the stove to create a natural air freshener with a warm, festive aroma.
Natural Stain Remover
Pumpkin pulp has mild bleaching properties. Rub a little of the pumpkin pulp on turmeric or curry stains on countertops, leave for 5 minutes, and wipe clean.
Zero-Waste Dish Scraps Bag
Turn the pumpkin shell into a compostable “scrap bowl” while you cook. Toss peels and trimmings in, then dump them straight into compost at the end.