FAQs About Balloons
How Long does a Balloon float for?
The average float time of Latex Balloons filled with Helium is approximately 12 hours, however conservatively the latex balloons will float for 5-7 hours. Float time can vary significantly based on the level of inflation (under inflation, regular inflation or over inflation), size of balloon (9", 11" 12") and external factors such as temperature and humidity. (Balloons float longer in colder temperatures and in higher humidity.)
Perth Balloons recommends inflating balloons 1-2 hours prior to the event for the best results.
How can we make Latex Balloons float longer?
There are a few things you can do to help increase float time. First, be sure to tie a tight knot in the neck of the balloon. If you are attaching ribbons to the balloons, be sure to tie the ribbon below the knot. For special occasions that require prolonged float time, we can add Ultra Hi Float to your Latex balloons (additional cost per balloon applies)
What is Hi Float?
Hi Float is an aqueous non-toxic, no irritating, non-corrosive, non-flammable, and biodegradable solution that dries inside a latex balloon to form a barrier to helium escaping though the latex balloon membrane. This coating increases the floating time of latex balloons by as much as 25 times the normal float times.
Some Interesting Facts About Latex Ballons
Latex balloons are made from 100% natural latex — not plastic. Our latex balloons are biodegradable, and decompose as fast as an oak leaf in your backyard!
Latex balloons come from rubber trees. Latex is collected by cutting the tree’s bark, then catching the latex in a cup. Latex harvesting doesn’t hurt the tree!
Latex balloons are Earth-friendly! Rubber trees grow in rain forests. Latex harvesting discourages deforestation because latex-producing trees are left intact. A tree can produce latex for up to 40 years!
If the sound of a balloon popping startles you, you’re not alone. A bursting balloon actually creates a small sonic boom! Once a hole is made in an inflated balloon, the quick release of the balloon’s energy, or air, causes the hole to grow at almost the speed of sound in rubber. Since this speed is much higher than the speed of sound in air, the hole in the balloon actually breaks the sound barrier, creating a sonic boom.
Balloons were invented in 1824, the same year as the electromagnet.
Pioneer manufactures nearly one billion Qualatex latex balloons per year.
Helium-filled balloons float because helium is lighter than nitrogen and oxygen, the two components of air.
Perth Balloons is your online Perth Balloon Shop that offers Perth Balloon Delivery across the whole of the Perth Metropolitan area 6 days a week.
Perth Balloons has a large range of Balloon Bouquets, Helium Foil Balloons, Birthday Balloons, Latex Balloons, Stick Balloons, Helium Balloons, Walking Animal Pet Balloons and Balloons for all occasions available for Perth Delivery.
Helium Balloons are perfect to send to for a Birthday Celebration, the Birth of a New Baby, An Engagement, A Wedding, on Valentine’s Day or just to brighten someone’s day! There’s nothing better than receiving a bunch of Helium Balloons!
Perth Balloons has a large range of Party Balloons that are suitable to send someone in Perth of any age. Birthday Balloons are our specialty and are available for Same Day Perth Balloon Delivery.
Balloon orders can be placed online at www.perthballoons.net.au or over the phone on 08 9227 0520
TERMS & CONDITIONS
TERMS & CONDITIONS AND DISCLAIMERS
Any user of perthballoons.net.au is bound by the following Terms & Conditions and Disclaimers, which can be altered by PerthBalloons.net.au and Perth Florist at any time.
OFFER TO PURCHASE TERMS
By completing an order through the website at www.perthballoons.net.auyou are placing an offer to purchase goods. Perth Balloons reserves the right to refuse any offer to purchase for whatever reason including but not limited to out of date or incorrect pricing, inability to deliver to a particular location or inability to supply stock.
PerthBalloons.net.au is not responsible for any loss caused by late delivery, non delivery or cancellation of any order or product.
The Prices listed for the goods on our website are for the goods only, delivery charges are additional. Perth Metropolitan Delivery charges range from $15.00 inc GST to $40.00 inc GST dependent on the distance from our Perth Flower and Hamper Shop. Your order confirmation will contain a local delivery charge of $15.00, however this will be adjusted to the applicable delivery fee for the suburb the goods are being delivered to once manually processed. You agree and are aware that the delivery charge may be adjusted.
DELIVERIES AND RE-DELIVERIES
PerthBalloons.com.au trading hours for our Perth Shop are 8am to 5pmMonday to Friday. 8.30am to 12pm Saturdays. We reserve the right to open later or close earlier than these specified times
Minimum purchase of $20.00 worth of product (excluding delivery charges) required for delivery.
PerthBalloons.com.au has thousands of customers – we are not able to call or email you a confirmation that the ordered goods have been delivered to the recipient even though we would like to - this is just not physically possible for us to do.
Due to the volume of orders completed by Perth-Florist.com.au, we try our hardest to deliver your order at your preferred morning (am) or afternoon (pm) choice HOWEVER we cannot guarantee deliveries will arrive at the time requested. We cannot complete specific timed deliveries. On high volume days such as Valentines Day, Mothers Day and over the whole Christmas period we cannot offer am or pm deliveries due to the large numbers of orders we complete.
PerthBalloons.net.au t/a Perth Florist offers Same Day Delivery to the Perth Metropolitan area if your order is placed before 11.30am on weekdays and 9.30am on Saturdays. We guarantee that all Perth Metropolitan area (as determined by Perth Florist) orders placed in compliance with this time requirement will be delivered to business addresses by 5pm and residential addresses by 7pm provided that recipients name, address and all other details are correct.
· Special deliveries can be made late evening, early morning or weekends outside of our normal trading hours however a charge of $55 will apply in addition to the normal delivery charge applicable. You will have to phone us and organise this with us.
Deliveries that are not possible to be made on the requested day, will be delivered on the next business day.
It is the responsibility of the sender to ensure that the recipients name, address, delivery date and products ordered are correct. Should the wrong address be provided a re-delivery fee will be applicable if Perth Balloons need to go back out to the correct street address.
Where possible, and if its safe to do so Perth Balloons couriers will leave items at addresses only if they believe it will be safe to do so and not get damaged or stolen. We accept no responsibility where it has been deemed safe to leave by our couriers and the item/products goes missing or is stolen. Where it is not possible to leave items safely, incorrect address given, locked gates on premises, person is not at the delivery address than the goods will be bought back to the shop for redelivery and redelivery charges apply.
We assume that the addresses and other details you provide are correct. All re-deliveries to the same address will incur a re-delivery fee being the same as the original fee charged, redeliveries to a new address will be charged the appropriate delivery fee for that suburb.
In peak periods, due to the high volumes of orders requiring delivery it may be necessary for Subiaco Florist to deliver to your recipient up to three (3) days prior to the date of delivery requested online. We are only able to deliver set quantities to suburbs and once this quota is reached your order may be place in the day or days prior to ensure delivery. It is advisable to order early to ensure your goods are delivered on the requested day.
Perth Balloons delivers to business receptions for onward delivery to the recipient if being sent to a business address, and for hospital deliveries we deliver to the hospital ward clerks on the ward the recipient is located. We do not and are not able to deliver to the addressed recipient in their hospital rooms for privacy reasons.
Delivery Charges are as follows:
Perth Metro - $15.00 (Inc GST) to $40.00 (Inc GST) depending on distance from our Perth store.
Western Australia outside Perth Metro - up to $30.00 - $40.00 (Inc GST) overnight courier
Interstate (all other states) - $30.00 - $40.00(Inc GST)
International - $40.00 (Inc GST)
We do not deliver our Balloons to the Eastern States - these items will be substituted for a non perishable item of equal value. We deliver flowers both nationally and internationally.
PAYMENT
When you purchase goods through the PerthBalloons.net.au t/a Perth Florist website you must be fully entitled to use the credit card submitted, and that this credit card has available funds to cover the purchase.
By proceeding with your purchase, you are aware of these charges that apply.
VARIATION OR CANCELLATION OF ORDER For single orders: If you wish to vary or cancel your order we require a full 24 hour period prior to the delivery date. We will be more than happy to refund your money less a $15 administration fee. Orders that are cancelled with less than a 24 hour notice period will not be reimbursed.
We are unable to offer any refund on the day of delivery as the flowers/hamper would have already been prepared for you and/or on its way to the recipient with our couriers. For multiple corporate orders: If you wish to cancel your corporate multiple gift basket or gift hamper order once it has been confirmed, a 50% cancellation / restocking fee is payable. Once an order is confirmed stock is purchased for that specific order and works are started on the preparation of the gift baskets or gift hampers immediately due to the large numbers of orders we receive.
CANCELLATION BY PERTH BALLOONS PerthBalloons.net.au t/a Perth Florist reserve the right not to provide goods and services or cancel orders (or part of an order) at our sole discretion. We will not be held liable for damage or loss from exercising this right.
SUBSTITUTION
On occasion it may be necessary for Perth Balloons to substitute some or all of the flowers or products ordered due to unavailability of certain stock lines. Perth Florist will always try to source the flowers or product, but this may not always be possible.
If a substitution is required, a product of similar or greater value will be used that is in keeping with the flower arrangement, flower bouquet, gift hamper or gift basket that you have ordered. Subiaco Florist reserves the right to substitute products where deemed necessary by us.
DAMAGED GOODS
Perth Balloons main priority is customer satisfaction. If you receive any products that are faulty, damaged or you have a legitimate complaint about a product we will happily organize an exchange for you where we deem appropriate. We must be immediately advised of this via email on info@perthballoons.net.au and the goods must be returned to us at 111 Newcastle Street Perth WA 6000 within 48 hours from receipt.
In regards to flowers it is a general rule of thumb that they should last 3 - 7 days from time of receipt provided that the flowers are topped up with water, not exposed to direct sunlight/air-conditioning or heat etc. This period may be even less in period of extreme hot weather as flowers are a perishable item. If the flowers in your opinion do not meet our usual standards please email us a photo of the flowers within 24 hours of receipt to info@perthballoons.com.au so we can attempt resolve a favourable resolution to your concerns.
PERTHBALLOONS.NET.AU SITE OPERATION
Perth Balloons attempts to maintain continuity of our website and our services. We reserve the right to modify, cease or change these services and our website as required by us.
The www.perthballoons.net.au website may become unavailable at times for scheduled ort unscheduled maintenance or for reasons beyond our control.
COMMUNICATION FROM PERTH BALLOONS PerthBAlloons.net.au t/a Perth Florist will from time to time email you so as to inform you of new specials or upcoming special dates ie Mothers Day. You can opt out of this email by ‘unsubscribing’ in the communication sent to you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION:
Why haven't I received confirmation of my order?
Your order was made outside of our normal business hours.
Orders are processed during normal business hours, 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday (Western Australian standard time: GMT + 8:00).
Your order will usually be processed within a couple of hours, but if your order was made outside of our local business hours you will not receive confirmation until we process the order during the next working day.
Your email address was typed incorrectly.
You may have incorrectly entered your email address on our shopping cart page, making it impossible for us to send your confirmation by email.
Are your prices in Australian or US dollars?
Unless otherwise stated all prices are given in Australian dollars ($AUD).
Do the prices include delivery?
No. All prices exclude delivery charges. Please go to our delivery section for more information on charges.
What forms of payment do PERTH BALLOONS accept?
At present our online shopping cart/e-commerce system only accepts credit card payment through our secure credit card form.
Ordering by Phone or Fax:
Our online credit card form securely encrypts your credit card details so that any information you enter is quite safe. However, if you prefer not to send your credit card details across the Internet you fax them to Perth Balloons on +61 (8) 9228 3126. You may also telephone the shop directly on +61 (8) 9227 0520
Is your ordering system secure?
All VeriSign web sites use a Secure Form (SSL) to collect credit card information. Our credit card form securely encrypts your credit card details, meaning that any information you enter is quite safe. You may also telephone us directly. We do not store your credit card details in a database or on-line ensuring security of your personal information.
What is your privacy policy?
VeriSign and Perth Florist takes your privacy concerns seriously.
We will never sell your private information.
You will not receive any advertising e-mails from us, unless you have requested or authorised it.
Cookies are only used to track your selections in your shopping cart and for fraud purposes only
What areas do you deliver to?
PerthBalloons.net.au t/a Perth Florist delivers flowers to most areas throughout Australia. Our affiliations with quality international florists enables us to deliver overseas as well. If at any time you are unsure whether we can deliver to your desired area, please contact us on info@perthballoons.net.au or 08 9227 0520
Your web page and/or shopping cart doesn't work properly?
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VeriSign's shopping cart system makes extensive use of Javascript. Please check that Javascript is enabled on your web browser by checking the preferences or internet options of your web browser. Ordering manually by email
If your browser doesn't support our shopping cart system you may prefer to order via email on info@perthballoons.net.com.au , Fax on 08 9228 3126, or Telephone on 08 9227 0520
