As useful and practical as they are, so much so that they are considered a true revolution in the clothing industry, zippers have only one drawback: they often break effortlessly and it seems almost impossible to repair them.
This is especially uncomfortable if it’s a zipper on a pair of pants, or perhaps on a jacket or a newly purchased bag. In such cases, it is always good to be able to rely on an immediate repair tip.
A broken or jammed zipper can be a real ordeal, but there are different solutions, and we present the most effective ones below.
1. Slider pulled out of the chain
Use pliers to hold the chain in place while using a screwdriver to open the corresponding gap in the slider through which you want the chain to pass. The opening should be small, just large enough to fit into the teeth of the chain.
When both parts are inserted, press lightly on the slider to connect and fix all the parts, then move it up and down.
2. Broken puller
Sometimes the puller, that is, the metal part that we reach for to open the zipper, can break or come loose due to wear and tear.
Use a screwdriver to lift the part to which the puller is attached to insert a thin piece of cloth that will replace the puller itself.
3. Jammed zipper
A zipper can jam for a variety of reasons, but one trick that works in almost all cases is to put a little petroleum jelly or lip balm between the teeth of the zipper.
That should be enough to loosen a stuck hinge.
4. Teeth that have fallen out
You will need glue, a cotton swab and scissors. Cut the plastic tube of the cotton swab into very small pieces.
Take a fragment, open a notch at one end and place it on the place where the tooth is missing.
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