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Zipper Stuck? 3 Tips To Unblock It Without Breaking It.

Zipper Stuck? 3 Tips To Unblock It Without Breaking It.

Is your coat zipper stuck?

What to do when a zipper malfunctions?

one thing is certain:no need to force it!

You risk breaking it or damaging the fabric.

To easily unblock a difficult zipper, here are 3 tricks that work very well:

Zipper Stuck? 3 Tips To Unblock It Without Breaking It.

Contents
  • 1. Rub with a candle
  • 2. Scrub with soap
  • 3. Rub with a pencil
  • Bonus:rub with petroleum jelly

1. Rub with a candle

Zipper Stuck? 3 Tips To Unblock It Without Breaking It.

To unblock a blocked zipper, the 1st trick is to use a candle.

Rub the inside and outside of the zipper with a piece of candle.

And hop, the slide slides much more easily, it's magic!

2. Scrub with soap

Zipper Stuck? 3 Tips To Unblock It Without Breaking It.

The 2nd trick is to use a soap to easily slide a metal zipper.

Simply scrub the zipper with the soap.

This lubricates it and the result is just as effective.

3. Rub with a pencil

Zipper Stuck? 3 Tips To Unblock It Without Breaking It.

How to open a stuck zipper?

Last trick that works just as well as the others is the pencil.

Simply rub the lead of the pencil on the teeth of the zipper to loosen it.

And presto, it slips again!

Bonus:rub with petroleum jelly

Zipper Stuck? 3 Tips To Unblock It Without Breaking It.

If you have petroleum jelly on hand, it works great with that, too.

Just put a little on a cotton swab and apply to the closure.

If the pull tab is stuck, this allows it to be unlocked quickly. This allows it to slide better. Even if the zipper is plastic!