Rising prices and tight helium supplies continue to affect everyone in the balloon and party industry. Conserving helium is becoming more important as supplies are not forecast to improve until well into 2008.

Research by HI-FLOAT Company® shows that by using ULTRA HI-FLOAT® you can inflate an 11-inch latex balloon with 75 percent helium and 25 percent air or nitrogen and still have a balloon that floats for three or four days. Without ULTRA HI-FLOAT®, the same balloon would only float for 16 hours on average.

This technique saves you 25 percent of your helium costs and gives you happier customers with longer floating balloons. In addition to conserving a valuable resource, the money saved on helium virtually covers the cost of the ULTRA HI-FLOAT®.

1. Inject ULTRA HI-FLOAT® into the balloon (using the white restriction clip on the pump dispenser) and rub.

2. Blow the balloon up with air or nitrogen to 7-inches diameter.

3. Blow the balloon up the rest of the way with helium.

The key to success is adding enough helium for the balloons to float initially. Depending on your climate/altitude you may need to change the mixture slightly to get the balloon to float well initially. If the balloon floats immediately, it should float for at least three or four days.

About HI-FLOAT® Company:
In 1982, HI-FLOAT® Company revolutionized the balloon industry by introducing its patented balloon treatment that increases the life of helium and air-filled balloons. Since its inception, family-owned, privately-held HI-FLOAT® Company has expanded its product portfolio to include SUPER HI-FLOAT® and ULTRA HI-FLOAT®, which increase the floating life of latex balloons between 10 and 25 times. More information about HI-FLOAT® and tips for using the company’s products are available at www.hi-float.com.