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If the inflatable stays up more than 4 hours, go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

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In all seriousness....the most likely culprit is what Carol said...a zipper in the inflatable may be partially opened.  If that's not it, is it possible the blower air intake is plugged with leaves or something?  

 

Beyond that....do you know if they EVER inflated better?  I ask, because I have a pair of Mickey and Minnie inflatables from Sears that I got on Closeout a few years ago that have always needed help standing upright.  I blame it on being CCC....Cheap Chinese Crap.  

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In all seriousness....the most likely culprit is what Carol said...a zipper in the inflatable may be partially opened.  If that's not it, is it possible the blower air intake is plugged with leaves or something?  

 

Beyond that....do you know if they EVER inflated better?  I ask, because I have a pair of Mickey and Minnie inflatables from Sears that I got on Closeout a few years ago that have always needed help standing upright.  I blame it on being CCC....Cheap Chinese Crap.

I believe the politically correct terminology is Cheap Asian Crap.

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I think Dave is on the right track that these inflatables just aren't made to last.

 

I have a Vampire Mickey that can't stand up on his own anymore.  I remember one year at the Fort, there were dozens of Vampire Mickeys.  Now, you hardly see any.

 

I don't think it's a zipper or the motor.  I think the seams and the fabric deteriorate over time, and no longer hold the air.  I don't know what you can do about that.

 

RIP Vampire Mickey.

 

TCD

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If all the above fails I would try seam sealer on the zipper then waterproofing spray on the inflatable.  I have not tried any of these suggestions but do have Christmas blowup that I will try when the time comes.  A drop of oil on the blower motor would not hurt either. 

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If all the above fails I would try seam sealer on the zipper then waterproofing spray on the inflatable.  I have not tried any of these suggestions but do have Christmas blowup that I will try when the time comes.  A drop of oil on the blower motor would not hurt either. 

 

Waterproofing spray is a good idea, Harold.

 

I may break out my Vampire Mickey and give it a try.

 

TCD

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I wonder if there are other uses for this waterproof spray you speak of.

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I think Dave is on the right track that these inflatables just aren't made to last.

 

I have a Vampire Mickey that can't stand up on his own anymore.  I remember one year at the Fort, there were dozens of Vampire Mickeys.  Now, you hardly see any.

 

I don't think it's a zipper or the motor.  I think the seams and the fabric deteriorate over time, and no longer hold the air.  I don't know what you can do about that.

 

RIP Vampire Mickey.

 

TCD

8 foot Vampire Mickey is one of the casualties along with a Pirate Pooh on a treasure chest.  Hope the spray works

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You can also use starch for ironing clothes. Something like this:pDGC1-12184856v380.jpg

A co worker wondered about starch.  I was thinking heavy duty hair spray.  I would like to be able to spray it on the inside while the fan was running to distribute it all around, but not to sure how without having the zipper open and the character collapsing.

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A co worker wondered about starch.  I was thinking heavy duty hair spray.  I would like to be able to spray it on the inside while the fan was running to distribute it all around, but not to sure how without having the zipper open and the character collapsing.

Use a straw (like what comes on the WD40 cans) and open the zipper just enough to get that in. Then spray.

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