Introduction
If you have a favorite outfit or item with a jammed zipper and don't have time to replace it, don't worry! This guide demonstrates a technique to fix old zippers using a bar of soap.
Before using this guide, check your clothing for flaws near the zipper, such as tears or loose threads.
Tools
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Look at the zipper to check if the fabric is stuck in the track or if the zipper is the problem before you begin the fix.
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Slide the zipper down to its base or the starting point of the zipper track.
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Pull both sides of the fabric sides away from the zipper track.
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Hold the sides of the fabric to pull it away from the midline of the zipper track and try to zip the zipper again.
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Here is where our mission splits into two.
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If you know the zipper is getting caught, keep working it until it doesn't get stuck.
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Check the track and nearby areas for any flaws. Look for scuffs and skewed zippers.
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This may show the problem with the zipper track.
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Return the zipper pull to its starting point without jamming further.
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Rub the bar of soap on the zipper track that is stuck.
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Begin unzipping and zipping as far as you can.
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Repeat steps 1-7 if the first time did not work or you have more of the zipper to cover.
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Once the zipper is moving smoothly up and down the track, clean the zipper if too much soap has accumulated.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
