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

Hinge protruding from the rails

Hold the hinge rails firmly in place with pliers, and at the same time open the side with a flathead screwdriver.

The opening you need to create must be small, just enough to make the tooth come out.

Broken tie rod

It may happen that, due to a movement that is a little too strong, we remain with the zipper pull in our hands.

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

Zipper locked

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

“Teeth” are missing

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

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