How To Make Your Holiday Inflatables Last for Years

Inflatables, inflatables, inflatables! Have you noticed how inflatables seem to be a part of holiday decor every season? Big ones, small ones. Halloween, Christmas, cartoon characters, fantastical! They are not cheap, and truth be told, the biggest challenge to having inflatables on your front yard is they are fragile. Some inflatables are even delicate. The question is, after investing in decorative inflatables, how do you take care of them to ensure your investment lasts for more than one season?

Most inflatable yard decorations are made from durable, waterproof nylon or other synthetic materials, so they can resist rain. However, the true secret to having your inflatable around for more than one season is how you take care of them when they are up and how you store them during the off season.

Here are a few tips to protects your inflatable investment and ensure the fun lasts more than one season.

Before you use your inflatable

• Read the directions and follow manufacturers recommendations for exposure to extreme temperatures and moisture, i.e. snow, ice or rain.
• Location, location! Choose a flat clean area far away from Christmas trees and other sharp objects to display your inflatable.
• Check for tears and rips at the start of each new season. Small holes will prevent the inflatable from properly filling and over time, small holes become bigger holes.
• Everything has a limit. Follow recommended weight limits, restrictions and recommendations.

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