helium balloons

ballygirl · October 2014

So, I am getting about a dozen helium filled latex balloons and a couple foil balloons for decorations for LOs party. If I pick them up on Thursday, will they still be good on Saturday? I know the foil ones will be file because they last awhile, but what about the regular latex balloons? Its been awhile since I've had a helium balloon and I can't remember how long they last before they start drooping.

muffyvonmuff · October 2014

My latex ones were half-deflated the next day in my yard.

AlwaysForgetful · October 2014

When we get them (Only at the school fair) they only last about 24-36 hours before they are drooping. It depends on the size I think.

Do you have a Dollar Tree near you? Just get some of their foil balloons. I now use them for most party balloons because foil are all $1.

bkeane619 · October 2014

Not the latex ones. You need to do day of party.

carawasa · October 2014

Yea the lady at the party store told us they last 8-10hrs. Our party was Saturday and we still have about 8 that are floating just fine.

ballygirl · October 2014

Crud. That's what I was afraid of. Well, I think we are going to get some catering from Wegmans, so I wonder if they do balloons. DH can just pick them up when he goes to get the food.

bkeane619 · October 2014

Party city will make them ahead of time if u have one around. I sent DH out an hour before the party to get them.

mancila60 · October 2014

We did foil and latex at DS's party. They lasted through the party and they were done the morning of. The foil ones lasted a few days. The latex lasted maybe 6 hours.

KerCo51 · October 2014

Most of our latex ones are still flying 3 days later. I paid them 10 cents extra to put something in them to last longer.

kelle017 · October 2014

Our latex were sagging that night and on the floor the next morning, but the mylar ones are still floating (the party was a week and a half ago)

vargasgurl · October 2014

Latex half deflated the next morning ! They were beautiful while they lasted!

Sdeux · October 2014

If you get latex balloons with Hy-float solution in them they will last much longer. I'm a florist and we also do some helium balloons. I took latex balloons home with me on Saturday afternoon and I put Hy-float in them. It's Tuesday night and they don't look any different then when I brought them home. Flying high. You might pay more for quality latex balloons but they will last much longer. Dollar store balloons will not last. Goto a party store or florist and ask if they use hy-float.
Mylar/ foil balloons will last a long time as well.

KerCo51 said:
Most of our latex ones are still flying 3 days later. I paid them 10 cents extra to put something in them to last longer.

carawasa · October 2014

@Sdeux‌ I think that's what we had because I put confetti in them and wanted it to stick to the sides. 15 cents extra a balloon!

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