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We proudly use Qualatex
Balloons
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Qualatex balloons are
recognized as the very best
and are made in the USA and
Canada from 100% natural,
biodegradable latex with no
added fillers.
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HOW LONG WILL MY
BALLOONS LAST?
The life of all
balloons depends
on the
atmosphere and
the care they
are given by the
recipient. Latex
balloons prefer
a cool room and
they do not like
anything sharp
including rough
ceilings or
rough treatment.
Mylar balloons
are pretty tough
but will look
wrinkled and out
of shape if it
gets too cold.
Mylar balloons
also do not like
really hot
weather because
they tend to pop
their seams.
Float time in
latex balloons
can be increased
by adding a
non-toxic
sealant prior to
inflating with
helium.
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ARE LATEX BALLOONS HARMFUL TO THE
ENVIROMENT?
No 100% natural latex ensures they
are biodegradable. Latex balloons are
produced from the sap of the rubber
tree. It is collected without harming
the tree by using an environmentally
safe, age-old process similar to that
used for collecting the sap from maple
trees for syrup. Because of rubbers
versatility and demand, these tropical
rain forest trees are very valuable,
highly coveted and well-protected
natural resources. These precious trees
play an equally valuable ecological role
in the earths fragile ecological
balance by removing carbon dioxide from
the atmosphere which helps prevent
global warming.
A latex balloon is made from 100 percent
organic material and its 100 percent
biodegradable. Stress caused by
inflation starts this decomposition
cycle. Exposure to sunlight accelerates
the process oxygen and ozone continue
the molecular attack even in the dark.
Deterioration is clearly evident within
a few hours it begins to oxidize or
frost and soon the balloon will
break apart. Research has shown that
under similar conditions latex
decomposes as quickly as an oak leaf.
WHAT HAPPENS TO BALLOONS USED IN A
BALLOON RELEASE?
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Only latex balloons are used by
professionals in mass releases.
Industry guidelines require these
balloons to be self-tied and have no
attached strings or ribbons — each
released balloon is 100 percent
biodegradable.
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Rarely do
released balloons return to the
earth’s surface intact. Studies show
these balloons usually rise to an
altitude of about five miles. At
that point, freezing and air
pressure causes “brittle fracture”
creating spaghetti-like pieces that
scatter to the four winds.
- While some
balloons don’t reach this altitude,
research indicates that in an
average 500-balloon release, the
unexploded balloon return density is
no greater than one per 15 square
miles.
- Research shows
that regardless of the latex
balloon’s ultimate form when it
lands, it will decompose, forming a
natural soil nutrient at the same
rate as that of an oak leaf.
CAN I LET A MICROFOIL BALLOON GO INTO
THE SKY?
No, micro foil is not biodegradable.
DO YOU ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?
Yes, we accept MasterCard, Visa and
American Express as well as payment by
PayPal.
WHAT IF I WANT TO WRITE A CHECK?
If you want to write a check for your
purchase it needs to be received no
later then 7 days before the delivery.
WHAT
DO YOU REQUIRE TO BOOK A JOB?
In order for
Celebrate it! to schedule a job we need
50% of the total cost of the job up
front. This booking fee is
nonrefundable. Seven days prior to the
event the balance is due.
WILL Celebrate it! DECORATE AT AN EVENT
OUT OF THE LOCAL AREA? Yes,
we can decorate out of the local area.
There is a minimum charge.
DOES Celebrate it! CHARGE WHEN PUTTING
UP BALLOON DECORATIONS?
Yes, we do charge a small percentage to
assemble decorations on-site, but we
waive the delivery charge.
WILL Celebrate it! COME BACK AT THE END
OF THE EVENT TO CLEAN UP THE
DECORATIONS?
Yes, we can tear down for a small
additional fee
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