If you rent bounce houses, what does your Halloween-weekend weather rule need to say?
Learn what your bounce house Halloween-weekend weather rule must cover: wind limits, rain and lightning, temperature floor, forecast logs, and refunds.
Bounce House Business
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How cold is too cold for an outdoor bounce house on Halloween?
Most bounce house manuals set 40°F as the minimum. Learn the cold, wind, and wet-weather limits to check before your Halloween party.
Pumpkin-patch bounce house: a one-minute check before your kids climb on
Know what to check at a pumpkin patch bounce house in just one minute before your kids jump.
Halloween costumes in a bounce house: what comes off before kids jump
Remove masks, drawstrings, and shoes before kids bounce in inflatables. Learn what's safe and why each piece matters.
How Early Should You Book a Halloween Bounce House? Windows by Event Type
Book your Halloween bounce house rental 2-8 weeks ahead, depending on your party type. Here's the booking window for each.
Winter Income for a Bounce House Business: Indoor Event Rentals
In cold-weather states, outdoor inflatable rentals stop when the season ends. How rental businesses keep money coming in over the winter: indoor events, schools, churches, and the holiday party season.
Wind Limits and Safety Rules Every Bounce House Operator Follows
Wind is the number one reason bounce houses make the news. The ASTM standard, the 15 and 20 mph shutdown rules, how to anchor right, and the other safety habits that keep…
Cleaning and Storing Inflatables Over Winter
An inflatable put away wet or dirty can be ruined by spring. How rental operators clean, dry, inspect and store bounce houses and blowers for winter, and what to fix before the…
How to Start a Bounce House Rental Business
Bounce house rentals are a real small business: low startup compared with many, strong weekend demand, and room to grow. The steps: market research, equipment, insurance, rules, pricing and bookings.