Bounce houses offer innocent fun for children of all ages. They are the ideal addition to any celebration, from a backyard birthday party to an annual church picnic or block party.
But today, keeping bounce houses clean and safe is more important than ever. Bounce house rental businesses go to extraordinary steps to ensure the safety and security of their equipment before it even arrives at your doorstep. But during the event itself, there are even more steps you can take to help promote safety and keep kids healthy and secure.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Every bounce house comes with a recommended maximum capacity. Before using the bounce house, it’s important that party organizers know this capacity and take steps not to exceed it. You may even want to cap the number of users to a percentage of maximum capacity — such as 75% or 50% — to reduce risks even further.
Bounce houses are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between every rental. But you can make the interior of the bounce house even safer by wiping it down between every use with disinfectant wipes or sprays. This will help reduce the spread of germs and promote the health and safety of users.
Limit Users
It’s also a good idea to limit who can use the bounce house. For example, bigger kids weigh more and tend to be more active than smaller children and toddlers. So you may not want to mix the two. Create separate times for older children and younger kids to use the bounce house to prevent accidental injuries or unnecessary roughhousing.
If a child shows symptoms of being sick — such as coughing, sneezing, or a fever — you may want to prevent them from sharing the bounce house with other kids. While you want everybody to have fun, mixing sick children with healthy ones can easily spread illness.
When it comes down to it, keeping kids safe in a bounce house usually comes down to common sense. Follow sensible rules and everybody can have a good time.
