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There’s nothing more frustrating than a zipper that gets stuck at the wrong time: a bag that won’t open, a jacket that’s impossible to close, a suitcase that won’t close… Faced with this situation, the temptation is great to force it by pulling on it, but be careful, this risks making the problem worse! Fortunately, there are simple and effective solutions to repair your zipper effortlessly.
There’s nothing more frustrating than a zipper that gets stuck at the wrong time: a bag that won’t open, a jacket that’s impossible to close, a suitcase that won’t close… Faced with this situation, the temptation is great to force it by pulling on it, but be careful, this risks making the problem worse! Fortunately, there are simple and effective solutions to repair your zipper effortlessly.
Why is your zipper stuck?
Before moving on to solutions, it’s essential to understand what’s causing your zipper to jam. There could be several reasons:
- A piece of fabric stuck between the zipper teeth.
- Dirt or residue preventing the cursor from sliding.
- A lack of lubrication, making the mechanism stiff.
- Wear of the cursor, which prevents it from positioning correctly on the teeth.
Good news: whatever the cause, there is a trick to quickly unblock your zipper!
Tips for unblocking your zipper
The pencil: an unsuspected natural lubricant
The graphite in the pencil is an excellent dry lubricant. It reduces friction and makes the cursor glide more smoothly.
How to do it?
- Take a pencil (preferably soft, HB or 2B type).
- Gently rub the pencil lead over the zipper teeth on both sides.
- Try moving the cursor gently to see if it slides better.
This tip is perfect for slightly seized zippers and works on all types of fabrics.
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