balloon care
These balloon care tips are to help ensure your balloons last as long as possible for your special occasion.
Average float times;
- 11” latex last approximately 2 to 3 days (with hi-float gel)
- Giant 3ft latex – approximately 1 week
- 18” foil shapes – 3 to 5 days
- Giant foil shapes – 5 days
- Orbz – 1 to 2 weeks
- Bubble balloon – 7 – 10 days (the vinyl writing may start to lift after a few days)
- Number and character towers – up to 4 weeks
All of these are average float times in an ideal room temperature environment and not in direct sunlight.
If they are looked after well they should last longer than these times. Protect them from sharp objects or rough surfaces that could puncture and deflate the balloons.
Transporting your balloons;
Please remove helium balloons from their transport bags as soon as possible.
Also, its important to be gentle when transporting them, if they are forced into a car or small space they may burst. Only keep them in cars for the period of transporting and remove them as soon as possible.
When collecting large items such as garlands or number towers we strongly advise to clear your car and put your seats down so the balloons fit in without being squashed. Please be gentle when getting all types of balloons into your car. Once they leave us, they become your responsibility.
Temperature affects balloons;
Balloons are designed for indoor use therefore, store and keep them at room temperature so they last as long as possible. Do not keep them near a radiator, window or in cars/garages.
Protect them from direct sun/heat as it can cause balloons to expand and pop. Cold, wind, rain and sunlight will affect the float times.
Extreme cold temperature will temporarily shrink foil balloons. However once they are moved to room temperature they are restored.
If latex balloons are left outside or exposed to sun or heat they will show signs of oxidisation (can become a matte colour and lose their shine).
Important information;
Please ensure small children are supervised at all times with balloons. If they pop they could become a choking hazard and long ribbons could become entangled.
Bubbles, Orbz and foil balloons are made up to 24 hours in advance of your date to check for any faults and ensure any faults are corrected. Once balloons have been collected / delivered they are no longer my responsibility. Any replacements will be charged for. Please dispose of them responsibly, pop them and bin them.
