How to Fix a Broken or Stuck Zipper in Seconds with These Hacks

Whether they are made of metal or plastic, zippers have changed the way we dress or store things. The zipper was invented in the mid-1800s and has since been improved to have an almost perfect closure like the current one.

The almost is certainly not a coincidence. Although very useful, zippers can frequently get stuck or lose “teeth”, making it difficult to close.

There are many reasons why a zipper stops working and for each of them, we offer a solution below.

Hinge coming out of the tracks

Hold the hinge tracks firmly with pliers and at the same time open the side with a flathead screwdriver.

The opening you need to create should be small, just enough to allow the reversed tooth to retract.

Broken tie rod

It can happen that, after a movement that is a little too strong, we are left with the zipper pull in our hand.

A quick solution is to open the part where the tie rod was anchored with a screwdriver and insert a thin strip of fabric.

Blocked hinge

You can apply a little lip balm or petroleum jelly so that the zipper slides better and opens.

Missing teeth”

Cut the plastic part of a cotton swab into small pieces. Take a fragment and cut one end by opening a cup, then insert it into the part where the tooth is missing