What are the solutions to the zipper problem?

Zippers appear on many items. If you buy a new item online, such as a piece of clothing or a pair of pants, you will often encounter the problem that the zipper is difficult to pull. In addition, if the zipper has been stored for a long time without being used, this problem will also occur. When you encounter the problem that the zipper is difficult to pull, do not use brute force. Using too much force will directly tear the zipper. At this time, you can take the following tips.

Solution to the zipper not working:

1. Find some white wax, a candle will do, or the yellow or white wax from a pill, and apply it on the teeth of the zipper.

2. Sewing machine oil is relatively transparent and clean and can be dripped onto the zipper, but not too much, otherwise it will remain. If you don't have sewing machine oil, you can make do with peanut oil or vegetable oil, but machine oil is dirty and is not recommended.

3. When the zipper is not working smoothly, if there is someone at home who knows how to repair it, you can use needle and thread to sew a hook on the part below the zipper. This will hook the square hole on the top of the zipper, making the zipper move more smoothly and more firmly, and not easy to derail.

4. If the zipper doesn’t work, you can check if there is something wrong with the zipper head. You can try replacing it with a good one. You can go to a clothing store or some street store to get it replaced.

5. If the zipper head is good, you have to replace the entire zipper to completely solve the problem. When replacing, you need to pay attention to the integrity and quality of the zipper head and zipper teeth.

Tips for dealing with zipper stuck on clothes:

Perhaps you have encountered a situation where the zipper gets stuck in the fabric of clothing and cannot be moved up or down. Please do not use brute force to pull at this time, otherwise it will get stuck tighter. You should slowly pull the cloth stuck in the slider out, then pull the slider back to its original position and slowly pull it up. You must be patient in handling this!

Tips for maintaining zippers: When using them normally, pay attention to whether the zipper has defects such as "broken belly", "loose teeth", "skewness", etc. If the zipper is loose and has dislocated teeth, you can use a small hammer to gently tap the zipper head a few times to make the upper and lower teeth bite tighter, and it will not dislocate again.

Do not overfill any zippered bags, pockets, or wallets. When pulling the zipper, you should first align the teeth on both sides, then pinch the zipper head and gently pull it forward along the track. Do not pull it hard.