How Do I Care for Balloons?
Balloons offer a fun and inexpensive way to decorate a school, storefront or party, but inflated balloons deflate and fade after just a few days. Taking good care of balloons can help them last longer.
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Storage
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Store uninflated balloons away from light, heat and air. Storing balloons in a refrigerator or freezer works well. Keep balloons out of cars and other warm areas.
Inflation
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Make sure balloons are thawed before inflating. Inflate balloons a little larger than you want them, then release some air. This stretches the balloon so that it won't pop if the air expands due to heat.
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Preservation
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Preserve inflated balloons for weeks or months by keeping them in a refrigerator or freezer. Alternatively, use Hi-Float, a liquid that preserves helium balloons.
Outdoor Balloons
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Sun and heat outdoors can quickly damage balloons, especially latex balloons. If you're displaying balloons outdoors, use white or lighter-colored balloons and keep balloons in the shade whenever possible. Take balloons inside at night to prevent damage caused by drastic temperature changes.
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References
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Comments
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blnsitr
Jan 07, 2011
Another method to help preserve latex balloons is with talcum powder. Over time, latex balloons in storage will tend to stick to each other, sometimes rendering them useless and cause them to burst upon initial inflation. A coating of talcum powder prevents, or at least reduces the tendency for them to stick to each other. Get a large zip lock bag, fill it half to 3/4 full of the balloons, and sprinkle a few table spoons of the powder in the bag. Put a little air in the bag and close it off. Shake the bag vigorously for a minute. Then open and dump the balloons in the container you choose to use to store them in. Note - to reduce the amount of powdery dust, shake the bag outdoors.
