Why aren my Sparklets floating very long?
There are three main factors that affect the float time. Proper storage, Inflation, & tying. STORAGE: Sparklets are provided to you in a Moist-Pak Zip Lock bag. This bag should always be kept tightly sealed to keep the moisture in. If necessary, you can cut a slit on the corner of the Moist-Pak Towelette Packet and add water to it; put it back into the Zip-Lock bag along with the balloons. INFLATION: Sparklets must be inflated 100% COMPLETELY wrinkle-free. This can be done with a latex inflator such as a flexible tilt valve or a push valve. There are others, but these are the most common. TYING: A larks head knot is the easiest way to seal off a Sparklet balloon and only requires curling ribbon. This knot allows you to untie the balloon if you need to deflate it or get back inside. Stay away from cable ties, they are expensive, time consuming and too much hassle. Do NOT tie the latex balloon around the Sparklet balloon. Instead, use some strong curling ribbon and tie a lark’s heat knot
