Craft Tips > ClothingFebruary 08, 2005

Remedy For a Stubborn Zipper

Do you have zippers that don't operate smoothly? To make a zipper slide better, rub a bar of soap over the teeth.

By Brenda Cole

Related: Fixing a Stuck Zipper

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02/15/2009

As long as your careful and only touch the metal zipper when it's done up, I always use the WD40 pen. Sounds really awful and stinky but, it's so handy to have this around the house for things like this. If I use this method to unstick a stuck zipper, I always make sure to put paper towel behind where I'm working, (folded up in case I go a little nuts) to soak up any excess and make sure I'm ready to go. And the great thing about this method is that it's completely colourless and the pens are pretty much scent-free.

By Richie D (Guest Post) 05/29/2008

One of the BEST remedies I found are wax Crayons!! Try it!

By Rec (Guest Post) 02/17/2005

Sliding a candle up and down over the zipper teeth works all the time!

By
02/10/2005

Rubbing a pencil over the zipper teeth with work also.Sliding it up and down to work the lead in well.

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