Helium Balloon Safety Guide and Weight Rules
Helium Balloon Safety Guide and Weight Rules
Safe handling, correct weights, and transport tips for hotels, venues, offices, and homes.
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Transport and storage
- Keep balloons indoors when possible. If taken outside, attach a weight to each ribbon and keep ribbons short.
- Vehicle tips: do not block visibility; keep away from hot surfaces; secure ribbons so doors don’t pull balloons out.
- Hotel/venue: use painter’s tape on glass/metal only; never attach to sprinklers, smoke/heat detectors, or exit signs.
- Power safety: outdoors, keep far from overhead lines and use heavy bases in wind.
Note: Building and city rules vary. Always follow posted house rules and staff guidance.
Weights chart
11-inch latex (single)
- Typical weight: ~12–16 g
- Tip: trim ribbons to reduce lift
18-inch foil (single)
- Typical weight: ~8–10 g
- Great for add-on accents
34-inch numbers (single)
- Typical weight: ~35–65 g
- Use heavier base outdoors
Small bouquet
- 3× 11" latex + 1× 18" foil
- Typical weight: ~40–60 g total
Standard bouquet
- 6× 11" latex + 2× 18" foil
- Typical weight: ~100–140 g total
| Type | Example | Typical weight (g) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11" latex (single) | Desk or table accent | 12–16 | Increase if long ribbons or drafts |
| 18" foil (single) | Accent for bouquets | 8–10 | Short ribbons keep control |
| 34" number foil (single) | Photo moment | 35–65 | Use heavier base outdoors |
| Small bouquet | 3× 11" + 1× 18" | 40–60 | Balanced for offices/hotels |
| Standard bouquet | 6× 11" + 2× 18" | 100–140 | Lobby or living room |
Note: Weights are typical starting points. Real needs vary with ceiling height, ribbon length, elevation, HVAC drafts, and weather.
Venue rules
- Attach a weight to every helium balloon. Keep ribbons short and walk paths clear.
- Keep all decor away from sprinklers, detectors, exit signs, and HVAC returns.
- Many regions discourage or prohibit balloon releases. Keep balloons indoors or securely weighted outdoors.
- For outdoor setups, anchor each bouquet individually; avoid overhead lines and windy corners.
Kids and pets
- Latex balloons and broken pieces are a choking hazard. Keep uninflated balloons from children; discard broken balloons at once.
- Always supervise young children around balloons and ribbons.
- Keep balloons and weights out of pet reach; store overnight in a closed room if needed.
Disposal
- Do not release balloons outdoors. Deflate and dispose in household trash.
- Reuse weights and ribbons where possible.
- Follow hotel/venue waste rules for cleanup.
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