What there is to know !
Helium is a light gas, lighter than air and escapes through the pores of a latex balloon. The floating time of a latex balloon varies depending on the size of your balloon, but also the weather conditions (hot or cold). The quality of your latex balloon is also extremely important since the helium will escape through its pores.
How long does a latex balloon inflated with helium last?
Here is a table that we give you as an indication of how long your helium latex balloons can remain inflated.
| Latex balloon diameter |
Floatation time |
| Balloon 23cm |
4 to 6 hours |
| Balloon 27/30cm |
8 to 10 hours |
| Balloon 48cm |
12 to 15 hours |
How to increase the longevity of your latex balloons inflated with helium ?
There is a way to extend the flotation life of a helium balloon. To do this, you must use a product called HI-FLOAT. It is a gel that is inserted into the balloon and which aims to block the pores of your latex balloons. By using HI-FLOAT for your latex balloons, the floating time of your balloons can be tripled!
Last point !
It is best to inflate your latex helium balloons as late as possible or as close to your event depending on the duration you want. To avoid any unpleasant surprises, avoid inflating your latex balloons in the evening, for example for a surprise the next day; you may well risk having a surprise, but not a very happy one!
YouTube video which covers this subject : https://youtu.be/xBzzitnVWhM
