Zippers haven’t changed much since they were first invented, and neither have the problems we all face with them. From stuck zippers to teeth that just won’t click shut, here’s how to fix all the problems you encounter with anything that zips.
How to Fix Any Zipper Problem
When your zipper is stuck, it feels like it is catching on something. The zipper may not go down at all and until you fix it, you are stuck in your jacket.
The best way to fix this? Take a graphite pencil and rub the tip of the pencil over the teeth. Try again and it should work. If that doesn’t work, it’s time to move on to a lubricant. Windex is good because it’s not oil based, but you can also use soap or lip balm. Start with the zipper all the way up and slowly apply the lubricant to the teeth. Then push the zipper down a bit more, reapply, and keep doing this until the zipper is all the way down. This is especially useful for fixing a zipper that is stuck in the fabric itself.
One of the most annoying zipper problems is teeth that won't close. The problem can be caused by a few different scenarios. And sometimes the above trick with a pencil (or a bar of soap) will smooth the teeth out enough that they will work again.
