In warm weather, latex balloons will typically only last outside for a day. As you know, sun, wind and heat will biodegrade the latex. With that said, however, there are tricks you can do to raise your odds of getting them to last more than a day outside. 1) Use only high quality balloons like Qualatex.
How do you make balloons last outside?
- Use light colors. …
- Use larger balloons than required and underinflate them. …
- Wrap frames and poles with white duct tape or modelling balloons. …
- Use Qualatex Bubbles / Deco Bubbles instead of latex balloons.
How do you keep air in balloons?
- Stretch out the latex balloons prior to inflating them by grabbing either end and pulling them in the opposite directions. …
- Inflate the balloon and tie the bottom securely in a tight knot to help prevent air from escaping. …
- Spray the balloons with a mist of hairspray.