Latex balloons, with their colorful and varied shapes, often become the highlight of various celebrations and decoration scenes. However, it is not an easy task to keep these beautiful balloon shapes for a long time. Common methods for maintaining the shape of latex balloons mainly include the following:
Choose high-quality latex balloons: Choose high-quality thickened balloons, which have better air tightness. Good imported balloons can be kept for about half a month under indoor conditions, while thin balloons have relatively poor air tightness and a shorter shelf life. The quality of latex balloons varies greatly, and the quality depends on the thickness and colloid of the balloon. Thin balloons are easy to burst, and balloons with poor colloid may contain impurities, which affects the safety of use and the retention time of the shape. Choose good quality latex balloons to ensure the durability and stability of the balloons, and to a certain extent reduce the speed of air leakage. The material and craftsmanship of this type of balloons are often better, which helps to extend the retention time of the shape.
Reasonable storage: Store the finished latex balloon shape at room temperature. If there is a transparent bag, pack it up and tie the mouth. This can reduce the contact between the balloon and the air, reduce the oxidation rate, and extend the storage time. Generally, it can be stored for 2-7 days.
Control the environment: Environmental factors such as temperature, wind, sunlight and temperature difference have a great impact on the storage time of balloons. For example, in a room without sunlight and wind and with good ambient temperature, the balloon shape can usually be kept for more than 10 days; while in the outdoors with sunlight, it may only be kept for two or three days.
Correct sealing: For latex balloons, you should tie a knot first when sealing, stretch the balloon mouth as much as possible, and then tie it with a rope to ensure that the seal is tight and reduce the possibility of leakage, which can effectively extend the storage time.
Avoid premature inflation: If it is not used immediately, it is recommended not to inflate the balloon too early. Wait until it is used, and prepare it two or three hours in advance, which can reduce the oxidation and leakage of the balloon.
Apply protective agent to the balloon: Rubber balloons can generally be coated with protective agent, especially light-colored balloons, which can effectively prevent oxidation and extend the use time. For example, using a special balloon protection fluid can keep the balloon intact for longer.