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How to prevent balloon oxidation?

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You blow them up breathless, or you spend a lot of money on inflatable balloons -- and after just a few hours, your colorful decorations are starting to look cloudy. When shiny balloons take on a chalky appearance, a process called oxidation is to blame. You can't completely stop oxidation from happening, but a few simple steps can slow it down and keep the balloon shiny and bright for as long as possible.   Not all balloons oxidize. Foil and vinyl balloons are less susceptible to this process. It's just a matter of  latex balloons . Most balloons you can buy at home and blow yourself up, as well as many inflatable balloons sold by retailers, are made from latex, a substance derived from rubber trees. As an organic material, latex degrades much faster than aluminum foil or vinyl. Latex balloons are sometimes even marketed as biodegradable, although they can take months or even years to fully decompose. (That's why releasing balloons into the air poses a threat to wildlife a

DIY Make Your Own Mini Balloon Bunting

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I love the endless things you can do with mini balloons! One of the favorite (and easiest) things to do is to make mini balloon bunting. Once we hang them anywhere, people can't help but comment on how cute they are. They can be hung almost anywhere, and since we offer a large selection of mini balloon colors including mini confetti balloons, you can make any combination to match your party theme!   Materials needed to make mini balloon bunting - Mini balloons! - Some thin ribbon, twine or thin string. - A balloon pump. Mini balloons are hard to blow with your mouth!   Make your bunting Blow all the mini balloons  to the same size, then consider the order in which you want to tie them to the ribbon.   ❤ Start tying them to a string or ribbon. We like to tie them below the knot so they hang neatly. Leave a gap of about 5 inches between each balloon. ❤ Keep going until you have a nice string of balloons! These look great hanging from mantelpieces, party tables, ceilings, trees, in f

How Do I Keep the Balloons from Deflating?

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The truth is that balloons will start deflating as soon as they are blown up and tied up, even if you don't see any noticeable change in them right away. Therefore, to solve this problem, your goal should be to choose the type of balloon that best suits your needs and provides better conditions for your balloon to survive. There are 5 factors that can provide you with clear guidance on how to make your balloon last longer.   Factor 1: Balloon Size Larger balloons tend to deflate at a much smaller rate than smaller balloons. So, if you can, choose a larger balloon.   Factor 2: Balloon type Latex balloons are a naturally biodegradable product that begins to decompose immediately after inflation.  Aluminum foil or plastic balloons  will last much longer. However, the other side of the coin is that the latter two can cause more damage to the environment once they are disposed of and are much more expensive. Factor 3: The gas used to fill the balloon While a helium-filled balloon can p