Advanced Technique Article

Pre-Treating Balloons Balloons may be pre-treated with HI-FLOAT several days before they need to be inflated, saving time on the day of your event. Check out our Pretreating Balloons video on YouTube. Treat balloons with the correct amount of ULTRA HI-FLOAT. Use the orange clip for 11-inch balloons, and refer to the clip guide for other sizes.…

Tips for Maximum Float Life In our book, a helium-filled balloon should last for days – not hours. That’s why there’s HI-FLOAT. Of course, float times vary depending on where and when your balloons are used. Check out our Tips for Maximum Float Life video on YouTube. Weather and humidity are two important conditions to consider.…

Treating Pearlized and Metallic Balloons Pearlized and metallic balloons float for about two-thirds as long as regular colored balloons. Check out our Pearlized or Metallic Balloons video on you tube. To get the maximum float life possible, use one of the following methods: METHOD 1: Pre-Treat Pearlized or Metallic Balloons to Maximize Float Life Balloons may be…

Treating Heart-Shaped, Qualatex Geo Blossom® and Qualatex Geo Donut® Balloons Heart-shaped, Qualatex Geo Blossom and Qualatex Geo Donut balloons normally float for a shorter time than round balloons do. To get the maximum float life with these balloons, use the following method: Inflate the balloon fully with air to stretch it, then deflate it entirely.…

Coating the Outside of Balloons Before Inflation A quick and easy way to prevent oxidation (chalkiness) on the outside of latex balloons is to apply ULTRA HI-FLOAT coating to the outside of the balloon before inflation. This method can be used for helium- or air-filled balloons. In addition to preventing oxidation, the external coating of…

Coating the Outside of Air-Filled Balloons After Inflation A diluted ULTRA HI-FLOAT coating may be applied to the outside of the latex balloon after it is inflated to keep it from oxidizing (turning chalky). This is especially useful for clear balloons with items such as stuffed animals placed inside. Treating the outside of an air-filled…

Cleaning HI-FLOAT Allow adequate drying time for balloons in order to avoid cleanup jobs. We recommend allowing balloons to dry for a couple of hours before allowing them to be touched. HI-FLOAT is completely soluble in water, even after it has dried. It dissolves much more quickly in hot water. On nonporous surfaces such as…

Cleaning the Pump Dispenser A pump dispenser should last through several bottles of HI-FLOAT. Check out our Pump Cleaning video on YouTube. If the pump becomes clogged and difficult to push down, pump warm water though it to clear the clog. If this does not work, the pump may be cleaned as follows: Unscrew the top of…

Treating Air-filled Balloons ULTRA HI-FLOAT is not just for use with helium. It can also be used to prolong the life of air-filled balloons. Check out our Air-Filled Balloons video on YouTube. HI-FLOAT prevents air from escaping through the walls of a latex balloon. It actually does an even better job of preventing air loss than it…

How to Save Helium With ULTRA HI-FLOAT 60/40 helium inflators are compatible with ULTRA HI-FLOAT treated balloons. 60/40 inflators add a helium/air mixture to the balloon and can provide balloons that will float for several days when treated with ULTRA HI-FLOAT. Because 40% less helium is used, the savings on helium more than pays. Check…