Mystic Mountain Inflatable Slide
Posted: May 31, 2012 Filed under: Blast Zone, Brand Information, Commercial Water Slide, Product Reviews | Tags: Mystic Mountain, Mystic Mountain Slide, Mystic Mountain water slide Leave a comment »One of Blast Zone’s most popular inflatable themes, the Misty Kingdom Combo, is available in a Commercial Inflatable Slide. The Mystic Mountain design theme resembles both the residential Misty Kingdom and the commercial Misty Kingdom. This single lane inflatable slide is 12′ wide, 22′ deep and 15’6″ tall. Like all Blast Zone Commercial Inflatables, this slide features reinforced vinyl ranging from 15 oz on non-impact areas such as the palm tree leaves to 18 oz on impact areas such as the slide and bounce areas. Each seam features commercial double stitching as well as 30 oz vinyl reinforcements to ensure the integrity of the item. With heavy duty safety netting at the top of the slide, Blast Zone has made this not only an aesthetically pleasing slide but safe beyond industry standards.
This inflatable slide is identical to the Roaring Rainforest Wet/Dry Slide accept for the them and can double as a wet or dry slide to maximize uses. Simply add the water mister to convert your slide to the wet slide. Another bonus feature to the Mystic Mountain Slide is the front archway has the ability to and one of there colorful themed art panels. With nine different themes currently available, you can convert your tropical themed inflatable slide into a birthday party or princess themed. The ability to convert one inflatable into 10 by adding different panels in a huge perk for inflatable rental businesses.
Riders begin by entering the Mystic Mountain Slide on the front left hand side. They can climb single file order up the climbing wall to the top of the slide. We have not gotten the exact height of the slide platform but we estimate it at 8’6″ high. Once at the top of the slide platform, riders can easily slide down into the slide stopper barrier and then exit to the left.
Overall we are very impressed with this inflatable slide. It offers a lot of versatility and functionality. Most slides in this same size range are typically more expensive with inferior materials. We think Blast Zone will have a top performing water slide with the Mystic Mountain Inflatable Slide.
Misty Kingdom Bounce House and Ball Pit by Blast Zone
Posted: May 18, 2012 Filed under: Blast Zone, Residential Bounce House, Residential Water Slide | Tags: inflatable bounce house, inflatable water slide, Residential Bounce House, residential water slide Leave a comment »When the temperatures begin to soar my kids immediately start asking to go to the pool to cool off. The idea of packing up the bags, putting together snacks and loading into the car isn’t always exciting to me. We have a blow up pool and sprinkler that used to be much more thrilling when the kids were at a younger age, but times have changed. It was time to add an inflatable water slide to the mix. In my search, I quickly discovered there was a lot to think about. First off, how much would I want to spend. This is certainly a big investment, but I did not want to skimp on price to in turn end up with something low quality. The next thing I discovered is that the water slides did not have to always be used with water. This opened up the idea of getting something we could use year round, making it a little less painful to spend the money. Finally, the fact that there were units that were not just slides, but also had a bounce area, was the perfect scenario for me. We had always talked about getting a bounce house and now we would be able to have the best of all worlds!!
I came across a website called bouncehousesnow.com. This site was so easy to navigate and had a ton of choices for what I was looking for. There was actually a section for residential water slides!! Talk about simplifying the process. I quickly scrolled through the water slide page and found seven choices of water slides that also had a bounce area. Each one of the slides had very specific details including dimensions, weight and features, clearly stated on the product page. A friend of mine had told me to pay attention to how much the inflatable weighs, because most of the time I would be taking it out of the garage and setting it up on my own. After, careful consideration and the collaboration of my kids and husband, we decided on the Misty Kingdom Bounce House and Ball Pit by Blast Zone!! Let me tell you we were not disappointed!!!
Misty Kingdom Bounce House and Ball Pit by Blast Zone
The Misty Kingdom shipped out the same day I ordered it and was at our house in no time. Great service bouncehousesnow.com!!! My kids and all of their friends have used this thing non stop. It is for sure the hit of the neighborhood. It kind of bums me out that I am not a kid again, how fun. Because this is a residential grade bouncer, there is a weight limit of 100lbs for each user and a total weight limit of 500lb. The max weight of 500lbs would be five 100lb children using it at one time. It is very important to obey that 100lb limit to keep the integrity of this unit up to par. We have had kids from 1 year old to 8 years old using it and they all enjoyed different features in their own way. When the child first enters through the velcro enclosure, they end up on the bounce area. This is about 7′ x 9′ and easily fits 3 kids bouncing at a time. There are hand and foot holes on the climbing wall that make it pretty easy for the kids to climb up to the slide area. The slide is about 6′ wide and 6′ long. This is not a huge slide by any means, but certainly does its job. For obvious reasons, it is much faster when using the water feature. As for the water, it is continuously flowing out of a sprinkler at the top of the slide and ends up pooling a few inches at the bottom of the slide to provide a splash. When using it without the water, the areas at the base of the unit can be filled with balls to form a shallow ball pit. This is a great option for the colder season.
Set up was surprisingly easy. I really did not know what to expect, but there is nothing to it. I have it down to a science now! I take the bouncer off of the shelf and place it in a wagon and wheel it out to the yard. At 60lbs it is definitely manageable for a 5’2″ woman. There are two air tubes coming off the back of the bouncer. The short air tube gets tied closed and the longer tube gets tied around the blower. I plug the blower into a normal outlet and press the on button. There are stakes included that anchor down each corner of the bouncer and the blower. That’s it, the Misty is fully inflated in less than two minutes. When using the water feature you simply connect your garden hose to the connecter on the Mist Kingdom and turn it on. When the kids are exhausted at the end of the day, they will be, taking it down is a bit of extra work when wet, but a MUST. On days that we have used the water feature, I turn the blower off and detach the air tube and open up the other air tube to let the air out as quickly as possible. Once there is enough air out, I tip it over the best I can to get the majority of the water out of the splash areas. I then re-inflate the unit and let it stand inflated until it is COMPLETELY dry. The risk of mold and mildew is very high if you were to roll this up wet. Once the bouncer is fully dry, I have found that folding it up in three or four folds the long way and then rolling it like a sleeping bag works the best. It does come with the storage bag, but after struggling to fit it in I decided to use a rope and tie around it to secure the sleeping bag form. This also lets it breathe better than the storage bag.
Although I really do not have any other brand experience to compare to, I think Blast Zone really does a great job. The Misty Kingdom has commercial grade material on the bounce surface along with commercial double stitching. Blast Zone reinforces the areas that take the most abuse with an X-weave stitching pattern. I felt very comfortable knowing there was a 90 day manufacturers defect warranty on the inflatable and a full year on the blower. I did not have to use either of these. All in all this has been a great purchase for our family that we intend to use for years to come.
Roaring Rainforest Dry/Wet Slide
Posted: April 17, 2012 Filed under: Blast Zone, Commercial Water Slide | Tags: roaring rainforest slide 1 Comment »One of Blast Zone’s most popular bouncer slide combos is available in a Commercial Inflatable Slide. Named the Roaring Rainforest because the design theme resembles the Rainforest Rapids Commercial Bouncer Slide Combo. This single lane inflatable slide is 12′ wide, 22′ deep and 15’6″ tall. Like all Blast Zone Commercial Inflatables, this slide features reinforced vinyl ranging from 15 oz on non-impact areas such as the palm tree leaves to 18 oz on impact areas such as the slide and bounce areas. Each seam features commercial double stitching as well as 30 oz vinyl reinforcements to ensure the integrity of the item. With heavy duty safety netting at the top of the slide, Blast Zone has made this not only an estetically pleasing slide but safe beyond industry standards.
This inflatable slide can double as a wet or dry slide to maximize uses. Simply add the water mister to convert your slide to the wet slide. Another bonus feature to the Roaring Rainforest Slide is the front archway has the ability to and one of there colorful themed art panels. With nine different themes currently available, you can convert your tropical themed inflatable slide into a birthday party or princess themed. The ability to convert one inflatable into 10 by adding different panels in a huge perk for inflatable rental businesses.
Riders begin by entering the Roaring Rapids Slide on the front left hand side. They can climb single file order up the climbing wall to the top of the slide. We have not gotten the exact height of the slide platform but we estimate it at 8’6″ high. Once at the top of the slide platform, riders can easily slide down into the slide stopper barrier and then exit to the left.
Overall we are very impressed with this inflatable slide. It offers a lot of versatility and functionality. Most slides in this same size range are typically more expensive with inferior materials. We think Blast Zone hit a home run with the Roaring Rainforest Inflatable Slide.
Cyclone Back To Back Water Park by Kidwise
Posted: March 29, 2012 Filed under: KidWise, Residential Water Slide | Tags: cyclone back to back water park, inflatable water slide, Kidwise, kidwise cyclone, kidwise water slide, residential water slide Leave a comment »My son’s birthday is in June and every year we have his party in our back yard with friends and family. Living in North Carolina it seems it is 90 degrees or above every year for his party. In the past we had the kids jump in out tradition bounce house and we would blow up a pool to have them cool off. Last year, my son was turning three and we decided he and his older brother were old enough to get a large inflatable water slide. The prices were a bit daunting when I first began looking into purchasing. Since we already had a really nice bounce house, I wanted something that was strictly a residential grade water slide. This narrowed my search a bit because many of the slides out there also offered a small bounce area as well. After researching online for days, I was able to eliminate quite a few of the lower priced brands due to poor reviews of the quality of material and stitching. I quickly realized that if I wanted a product that was going to last, I would have to spend more money. My kids were three and five at the time, so I certainly wanted to use this for years to come.
Cyclone Back To Back Water Park
After looking over all of the options with my husband and kids, we ended up making a unanimous decision on the Cyclone Back to Back Water Park by Kidwise. This water slide looked like it could certainly provide years of entertainment. The best part about this unit is that it offers two identical slides setup back to back from each other. When it is just the two boys playing they can use it at the same time and at a party with several kids there is a constant flow going up and down the slides. Each slide offers it’s own climbing ramp that consists of fabric covered rungs. Children of all ages have used this water slide with no trouble getting up. I will say that I implemented a rule at my house of no climbing up the ramp while someone is coming down the slide. With flailing arms and legs it seemed to be a bit dangerous. The slope of the slide does provide a good amount of speed to keep the children thrilled. Keep in mind this is not like going down a plastic water slide at a commercial water park facility, but it still does keep them happy. At the bottom of the slide is a pool of water about six or so inches deep that the kids end up in. Try and set this unit up on as level of a surface as possible so the water is evenly disbursed through the “Lazy River” area. Again, this is really just a shallow wading pool area that encompasses the entire water slide. In the middle of the unit there is a tunnel that opens up to a small pool area on each side with a really fun water cannon. This kids are able to squirt each other as the come down the slides. Yet another great feature to keep them entertained. At our parties the small children, mainly one and two year olds were able to keep cool and out of harms way in theses areas. The final feature I want to bring up are the basket ball hoops on each side. The Cyclone does not come with balls for these hoops, but I went to target and picked up a couple of the smaller sized plastic balls with characters on it and it worked perfect.
I do want to mention that this water slide is HUGE. With inflated dimensions of 17′ W x 36′ L x 10′H, make sure you have the room. Without the blower it weighs 106lbs!! I am able to pick up our bounce house by myself, but this one I need help from my husband. The Cyclone comes with easy to follow direction on hooking up the water lines. It is more involved that our other bounce house that only requires plugging in the blower and it’s inflated in a couple minutes. There are velcro tabs around the slide that secures the tubing throughout. It was a bit intimidating the first go round, but now it is pretty simple. You need to attach the water tubes while the unit is deflated or partially inflated. The blower attaches to an air tube off the back of the unit and there is a fitting to screw in the garden hose. Keep in mind that the water is running constantly while in use. This allows for a constant flow of water down the slides and out of the water cannons. One everything is attached and secure it is just a matter of turning on the blower and the garden hose. You are up in running in only a few minutes. Make sure that after the unit is inflated, you use the plastic stakes provided by Kidwise to secure the unit to the ground.
PLEASE NOTE: In my opinion this is the most critical part of owning a water slide. After each use you need to drain all of the water and make sure it is 100% dry before storing it. What works best for us is to deflate the slide, tip it over to get as much water as possible out, slide it over to a dry area and inflate it until it is completely dry. This may sound like a hassle, but it really is not too much extra effort to ensure we will be using it for years to come. If the slide is put away with water in it, it can quickly grow mold or mildew that is almost impossible to remove.
Overall, we are very satisfied with this purchase. Our kids as well as all of their friends have had nothing but hours of fun. Make sure you do your research on what is best for your family. We ended up purchasing through bouncehousesnow.com and were very satisfied with the fast service.Certainly don’t go and buy an item just because it is the cheapest because you may end up disappointed.
Magic Castle Panel
Posted: March 19, 2012 Filed under: Blast Zone, Commercial Bounce House, Rental Business | Tags: Art Panel Bounce House, Blast Zone c, Magic Castle Panel Bouncer, Panel Bounce House Leave a comment »Blast Zone’s Magic Castle Commercial Bounce House is one of the most popular units in the inflatable industry. It is available in five different sizes ranging from an 8′ x 8′ to a 20′ x 20′. The most sold unit is the 13′ version. This is based on affordability at $1,399.99 (today’s price) and size. At 13′, it is large enough to handle up to eight riders and/or 800 lbs. The size is also still manageable for home use, schools and churches that don’t have the equipment that some of the inflatable rental companies do. Lets take a closer look at the Magic Castle 13. Designed out of commercial reinforced vinyl ranging from 15 and 18 ounce vinyl and 30 ounce in the seam areas. With double reinforced seams, Blast Zone has decided to offer a 2 year manufactures warranty which covers all defects, not wear and tear. In addition to the 2 year warranty, they are including a 5 year promise which allows owners who experience a defect in years 3, 4 or 5 to purchase a replacement a percentage of the sale price. The safety netting is not only heavy duty but provides a large visibility window for safety. With a removable shade canopy, you can block the sun in the warmer months. Please always check the surface temperature before letting your riders use any inflatable. If they sit out in the sun long enough, they are bound to get hot. This inflatable is what we call bang for the buck. Esthetically pleasing, affordable, basic design accommodates the masses and extremely durable.
Due to the popularity of the Magic Castle 13′, Blast Zone has decided to make a panel version. What is a panel version of the Magic Castle? Imagine convert one inflatable into ten by adding different banners to the front of the unit. This is very popular for rental companies. This allows them to have a lower amount of dollars invested in inflatable yet still appeal to events of all kinds. Below is an image of the Magic Castle with a birthday theme.
Happy Birthday Bouncer
The flexibility that panels give a rental business is a tremendous advantage. Five years ago, a start up bounce house business would need to invest in multiple units to have different looks. Now a rental company can outfit their fleet with the base unit and have the ability to accommodate parties of all themes. Below you can preview the art panels that Blast Zone is currently offering.
Now Turn One Bounce House Into Ten
As of this article, the Birthday Panel is the only panel in stock. The remaining art panels are expected to arrive sometime in March. It is important to note that at this time, these art panels are only available for the Magic Castle 13′ and you must purchase a Magic Castle 13′ Panel Bouncer. Currently these are in limited distribution and can be bought exclusively on BounceHousesNow.com. Be on the lookout for additional banners shortly.
Bounce House Safety
Posted: March 14, 2012 Filed under: Blast Zone, Bounce House Maintenance, Bounce House Safety | Tags: blast zone, Bounce house Maintenance, bounce house safety, boune house Leave a comment »When using a bounce house it is important to follow the manufactures rules and guidelines in the owners manual. Blast Zone has created a video safety piece that is now included with all of their inflatable bounce houses and water slides. While this video pertains to only Blast Zone bounce houses, it still provides great basic information for general inflatable use.
For more information, please visit us at http://www.BounceHousesNow.com
Big Ol Bouncer
Posted: March 8, 2012 Filed under: Blast Zone, Residential Bounce House | Tags: Big Ol Bouncer, blast zone Leave a comment »Recently, we wanted to purchase something for outside and because there aren’t so many options when it comes to outdoor fun for kids so I decided to purchase a bounce house. We wanted something not only fun, but something to keep the kids moving and exercising. So we decided to purchase the Big Ol Bouncer by Blast Zone. We needed something that would be safe and enjoyable for a wide range of kids. My daughter who is 7 and her cousins who live across the street are 5 and 3.
A bounce house was a great option, plus it was something we could take down. After looking at the super-durable quality standards like using reinforced polyester oxford and commercial vinyl flooring, we were sold us on this bounce house. We also loved that for the money that it came with everything we needed like the blower, stakes, repair kit and a storage bag. It is fully enclosed with safety netting, which was very important to us. With an the 11×11 bounce floor and 12’ x 15’ footprint, the size is not only great for the kids but manageable for me to set up.
When I received the package it was delivered in a single box. The FedEx man carried it to my porch and I used my daughter’s wagon to carry it out to the backyard. I read the instructions and it was easy set up. The longer yellow tube connects to the blower while the short one gets tied to keep the bounce house inflated. Once I had everything in place, I flipped the blower switch on and bingo, the bounce house started inflating in a matter of seconds. The kids were in amazement on how fast it took to inflate. I was tempted to go in myself, but knew that the max weight was 100 lbs. Like I mentioned earlier the 11 x 11 bounce floor gave so much room for the three girls that I didn’t have to worry about them banging heads. I also liked the Velcro to close the entrance way to keep them from falling out. I still would suggest the children be supervised while bouncing. I would also advise that once your kids are finished with it that you put it away every evening to protect it from getting damaged. Wet weather and moisture can mold your inflatable. We had a neighbor who did not do this and now their bounce house is moldy and looks dirty. We just didn’t want that to happen.
Deflating it was a breeze. Shut the blower off and then untie the short yellow tubes to release the air. I will say that once the bouncer was deflated it didn’t fold into the same dimensions as when we received it, but it did fit in the large duffel bag with some room.
Overall, I was impressed with the easy set-up and how durably this Big Ol Bouner is and most important the children love it and it kepts them entertained for hours. I would recommend you look this product up on BounceHousesNow.com. That is where I purchased it and it was very easy to order over the phone. They had GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE that helped me decide which one was the best for our needs. They offered Free Shipping and No Sales Tax and since I ordered it before 4:00 p.m. eastern time, it left their warehouse the same day.
Big Ol Bouncer Bounce House
Triple Play Moonwalk by Blast Zone
Posted: February 28, 2012 Filed under: Blast Zone, Residential Bounce House | Tags: blast zone, bounce house, Residential Bounce House 1 Comment »How I Decided On The Triple Play
When I purchased this unit one of my boys was three years old and the other was about to turn two. I was looking for a residential bounce house that was going to keep them entertained for years to come. I spent a lot of time scrolling up and down the pages of residential bouncers trying to determine what features would appeal the most to my kids and their friends. They had already been in a Superstar Moonwalk and absolutely loved it. The Superstar bouncer offers a large bounce area, but that is where the fun the ends. As I mentioned, my kids loved jumping in the Superstar, but I was willing to spend a bit more money, so I decided to look into bounce houses with other features such as slides, ball pits, basketball hoops or even the option of adding water to it. At the end of the day I realized that I was going to get the best bang for my buck with the Triple Play.
Triple Play Bounce House
The Features That I Loved
The Triple Play is the perfect combination for a residential bounce house. This bouncer was designed exclusively for the retailer BounceHousesNow.com. It is the same as most residential bouncers in that it is built exclusively for children and the child has to be under 100lbs to use it. With a bounce area of approximately 11 x 11 up to five children can safely jump together. There are two slides coming out of the front of the unit that offers another great activity outside of just bouncing. My boys are now five and almost four years old and love coming down these slides. I do want to say that you can not go into this thinking that these slides are going to be the same as the slide at the playground, because you will be disappointed. The kids do not get a whole lot of speed coming down it, but that certainly does not bother them. They do tend to get silly and end up rolling down the slides into the grass. Inside the unit are two basket ball hoops. The bouncer did not come with balls for the hoops, so I went to Walmart and picked up two small Nerf type balls that work great. My boys jump on the bounce floor and pretend to slam dunk into the hoops.
Set up is so easy. I am a very small woman and have no trouble getting this off of the shelf of our garage and out to the yard. The bouncer is about 65 lbs and the blower about 30lbs. I put everything in my kids wagon and wheel it out to the yard. Once there, I unroll it, plug in the blower, tie the air tube to the blower and turn it on. That’s it!! So easy.
Aside from the normal every day use, we have brought this bounce house out for every birthday party and all neighborhood events without disappointment. We have had kids up to the age 8 in this bouncer and they were still able to enjoy it. As for the little ones, they were very capable of entering up the entry ramp and climbing up the small wall to the slide. The best feature to me is the constant rotation of kids because of the slides. When we have a party with more than five children, everyone gets a turn without hassle because there is always someone coming out of the bouncer down the slides.
The Specs
Just to cover the technical side of this bounce house, I was very impressed by the construction. As part of the Ultra line of Blast Zone products they use a heavy duty commercial grade vinyl on the bounce floor and the slide. The seams have commercial double stitching and use a reinforced X-Weave stitch in the areas that are most stressed during use. The blower seams to be of great quality and is very easy to operate and inflated the bouncer in minutes. I felt reassured of the quality based on their 90 Day Warranty against manufacturers defects on the bounce house and a whole year warranty on the blower.
Final words
As stated above, I really do feel that if you are willing to spend a bit above the average cost of a bounce house this is a very solid choice for a great range of children. The ability to do more than just bounce around has provided my boys with hours of fun and creative play.
Want To Start Your Commercial Rental Bounce House Business?
Posted: February 16, 2012 Filed under: Bounce House Business, Rental Business | Tags: bounce house business, bounce house rental Leave a comment »Spring is right around the corner so it is the perfect time to begin planning your new venture. A commercial bounce house can be a great way to make some additional income. Lets be clear of one thing, this does not mean that running an inflatable business is an easy business. It can be very competitive depending on your market place. Through hard work, the sky is the limit for you to develop your business. While each business is different based on the local environment, below are some guidelines to help you move forward.
- Knowing your State Regulations is the best starting point. Each individual state has its own set of rules and requirements. Some are much more difficult to operate you bounce house business. A great source of information is the www.moonwalkforum.com. Here you can find the governing body for your specific location as well as general guidelines. Reach out to your states department to get a feel for what it will take to get up and running. Once you have identified the regulations you must follow at the state level, you should then visit with your local municipality.
- Competition in your proposed marketplace will dictate a lot. You need to become an expert on all of the inflatable companies that do rentals in not only your immediate area but your surrounding areas as well. What does this entail? Once you have identified the companies, you need to see what inflatables they rent, the price they rent them, the duration they rent them, required deposits, how far in advance rentals must be booked, ask about their safety record and then grade them on their overall industry knowledge. You might be surprised that even though there are 5 companies in your immediate market, only 2 are actual competition. This type of recon will set you apart from the competition and can become the most important exercise to your start up.
- Start calling retailers and manufactures about their products and the business in general. These are your industry experts. Let them help guide you through choosing the right product. This is a unique industry in which you can buy product either through retailers/distributors or manufactures themselves. Each has their advantages and disadvantages. Retailers/Distributors who sell multiple manufactures can often give an un-bias opinion since they carry a wider selection. When you go directly to the manufacture you are cutting out a step. Ultimately, price should not fluctuate greatly from whoever you purchase from. Ask everyone you talk to if they offer quantity discounts. It never hurts to ask.
- Product quality is the biggest mistake that companies make when they start their inflatable business. This is the most important thing to take from this article. There are no shortcuts. You get what you pay for and more often then not new business owners buy on price alone. This can leave them with inferior product that breaks down and causes them loss revenue. Remember, you can only be successful if your rental fleet is being rented, not when it is in repairs.
- Insurance is not an option. It is a must! Do not risk your business. As stated above there are no shortcuts. There are specialty insurance companies that can cover your bounce house business but don’t forget to ask your current agent if they have options as well. Make sure you get multiple quotes.
- Do not depend on waivers alone. When it comes to waivers, spend the money to not only have a local attorney that is familiar with local laws design it, but have them educate you as well. We see so many companies offer waivers as part of their sales package. This is misleading. A waiver that is written for an inflatable company in California and then used in New Jersey does no good. Pay for the advice from an expert!
- Design a budget. That is right. Treat this as a real business. Create a budget and stick to it.
- Start of small. Remember, you are only making money when your bounce houses are rented. If you start with 10 inflatables and only rent 2 a day then you are never going to become profitable. Equally important is in the beginning, you must stay gender neutral with your inflatables. Do not become emotionally attached to a Princess Bouncer because your daughter likes it. You must think about the masses. Eventually you will be able to get specialty items to fit a niche but stay the course in the beginning.
Hopefully, this will give you a jump start with your new venture. Good luck!
How To Clean and Sanitize Your Bounce House
Posted: February 13, 2012 Filed under: Bounce House Maintenance | Tags: Bounce house Maintenance, clean bounce house Leave a comment »Bounce Houses can be breeding grounds for bacteria. Whether you are renting a bouncer, own your bounce house, or have an inflatable rental company, make sure the unit is kept sanitized and cleaned. If you are renting, you are depending on the rental company to take the necessary steps to insure the rental equipment is sanitized and clean. If you own your bounce house for either personal use or as a business, below you will find the steps we use when cleaning our inflatables.
Step 1
Inflate the bounce house. Once inflated, enter and remove any loose debris. After any debris is picked up we sweep out the unit, including the pillars and netting.
Step 2
Once the inflatable is free of debris and dirt, we begin the sanitizing process. We were turned on to a product many schools use to clean their gymnastic and wrestling mats. It is call Matt-Kleen and can be purchased in concentration by the gallon for around $55. This is very powerful and can be diluted to make around 60 gallons. Once we mix our formula we spray down the bounce house inside and out, pillars and bounce floor. Simply wipe clean with a dry rag.
That is all there is to it. For a commercial bounce house, 13′ x 13′ or 15′ x 15′, can take about 15 minutes. As a rental company you have to make your company stand out against the competition. The bounce houses you rent are your calling card and the best way to get both repeat business and referrals. A clean and sanitized bounce house can make the difference. Do not ignore this process.
