Can You Hose Down a Bounce House?
Yes, you can hose down a bounce house, but it will not get as clean as if you were to scrub it with a brush and soap. There are a few different ways to clean bounce houses. A simple way is to use a hose and spray it down. You can also use a cleaner specifically made for bounce houses.
Avoid using a garden hose to rinse the bounce house because water getting into the seams will make drying much more difficult. Wet/dry combinations, inflatable water slides, and slip-and-slides can all be safely cleaned with a hose after that. Once the bounce house is inflated, it’s time to add any additional features such as a slide or obstacle course. These features should attach securely to the bounce house and should be inspected for safety before use.
Bounce House Setup and Takedown Process
When the party is over and it’s time to take down the bounce house, it’s important to do so safely. First, turn off the blower and allow the bounce house to deflate. Once it’s fully deflated, detach any additional features and remove any stakes that were used to secure the bounce house. The next step in taking down a bounce house is to ensure your bounce house has completely deflated.
To do this, remove your shoes and try to walk around the bounce house to push out any air left inside it. If you do this, you will roll the bounce house easier later. Once all the water is out of the main pool, re-inflate it, and tie off any air outlets. If your bounce house came with straps, use them to keep the rolled-up bounce house in position.
Using Bounce House in Wet Weather
Most bounce house rental companies will tell you: if it starts to rain, get everyone off the bounce house, wait until the rain stops, and dry the bounce house before you use it again. This is mostly for safety reasons of jumping on the wet surface. There are some good reasons they require this, I will talk about the dangers of a wet bounce house later. But, I think not jumping at all because of a little rain is going a bit overboard.
On a hot summers day, some rain actually makes the bounce house more fun, and helps reduce uncomfortable sweating from jumping. Jumping in the rain can sometimes make a bounce house more fun. Just be careful of the dangers, and limit the amount of jumpers in the bounce house at a time.
Cleaning and Maintenance Tips
Deflate the bounce house, fold it up, put it in a large garbage bag, take it outside, use a hose to spray it down, scrub any remaining dirt or stains with a brush, rinse it off, let it dry completely in the sun, re-inflate the bounce house and enjoy! Nylon bounce houses can be washed using less quantity of water as they are not water resistant and the water can interfere with the strength of the fiber and make it less durable.
Once the bounce house is clean, apply a disinfectant spray to sanitize the surface. Let it sit for the recommended time before wiping or rinsing off, according to the product’s instructions. Inspecting the Bounce House for Damage is crucial before cleaning. Look for any holes, rips, tears, or damaged seams in the fabric.