How to fix a broken or stuck zipper in seconds with these tricks

Whether 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 a closure almost as perfect as today’s.

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

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

Zipper off the tracks

Hold the zipper tracks firmly with pliers, and at the same time open the side with a flat-head screwdriver.

The opening you need to create must be small, just enough to fit the knocked out tooth back in.

Broken tie rod

It may happen that, due to a movement that is a little too strong, we are left with the zipper in our hand.

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

Zipper blocked

You can apply a little lip balm or petroleum jelly to make the zipper slide better and open.

Missing “teeth”

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