Zippers are used more and more widely. Clothes, jackets, school bags, and even some shoes are equipped with zippers. Because of the high frequency of use, zippers are easy to break and are garbage. Once broken, it will bring troubles to our lives. Today we will provide repair tips for the most common zipper problems.
The two most common problems with zippers are that they cannot be pulled and cannot be pulled together.
The main reason why the zipper cannot be closed is because the distance between the slider and the two cards above and below is stretched or the left and right sides are stretched wide. This problem is relatively easy to solve.
First use pliers to clamp the upper and lower sides or the left and right sides. When clamping the zipper head, you must control the strength, otherwise the zipper head will be damaged. I’ll have to replace the zipper again. After the zipper is repaired, it is recommended to apply some wax, so that the zipper will be pulled more smoothly. If the zipper cannot be pulled, you can also apply some wax, and then pull the zipper back and forth a few times.
In order to avoid problems when using zippers, here are some tips for using zippers, which can greatly reduce the probability of zipper breakage.
A: If the zipper gets stuck, don’t pull it hard, first pull it back in the opposite direction and then pull it in the direction of the zipper
B: Do not pull the zipper to the bottom. If it is too tight, it will easily open.
C: If the zipper is not smooth, you can apply some wax appropriately.
D: When washing clothes in the washing machine, it is best to close the zipper, otherwise the saw teeth will easily fall off
What to do if the clothes are caught in the zipper
First lay the clothes flat on the bed. Adjust the direction of the garbage, do not pull it back first. If the area of the stuck clothes is not large, you can smooth it out and continue to pull it upward, and the zipper will slide out of the stuck clothes.
If the area is large, you can put some laundry detergent or soapy water in the stuck area, and then pull it out. If it still cannot be pulled open, you can use Just use the knife to pry the saw teeth out of the stuck place. If it still doesn’t open, you’ll have to go to a clothing repair shop to replace the zipper.
