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• You can also use the tip of a tape pin to pry the fabric stuck in the teeth of the zipper.
• Be careful not to pull the thread too hard to avoid tearing the fabric.

Pull the lock head back and forth. Holding the detached fabric firmly, begin to gently pull the end of the zipper lock. Try sliding the locking head in both directions to see if the fabric comes out. With a little patience and repeatedly pulling the lock end back and forth, the zipper will usually clear up.

• If the stubborn fabric does not come loose, your only option is to bring it to the tailor.

Prevent zipper jam. Once you've fixed the jammed zipper, you should take precautions to make sure the problem doesn't happen again. Fix the torn, smooth out wrinkles and use a razor to cut loose threads. Once done, flat the fabric on both sides of the zipper.

• The flatter the fabric surface is, the less likely it is that the yarn will become frayed and inflated.
• Pay attention to frayes on the base of the zipper.

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Method 2 of 3: Use a pencil to scrub on the zipper

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   Scrub the tip of the pencil along the two rows of the zipper's teeth. Use one hand to hold two rows of teeth close together while rubbing. Scrub until you see remaining graphite on your teeth. Focus on scrubbing where the two rows of teeth intersect because this is the place that is most likely to get stuck.
   • Scrub only with light force to avoid breaking the nib of the pencil.
   • Leftover graphite particles on the zipper teeth will help you pull smoothly.

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   Try opening and closing the zipper. Check the zipper several times by pulling slowly and evenly. If the lock head can slide freely then the problem is fixed. After you are done, wash your hands and wipe off the graphite from the zipper with a paper towel to avoid contaminating your clothes.
   • Do not try to tug on the locking end to avoid tearing the fabric or damaging the zipper permanently.

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   Repeat until the zipper works. If the graphite method doesn't work right away, repeat it. Maybe with one scrub, the amount of graphite on the zipper teeth is not enough to lubricate. Keep rubbing the graphite and slide the lock head back and forth until you see an improvement.
   • You should change the method if the zipper is still stuck after rubbing the second layer of graphite.
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Method 3 of 3: Use available lubricants

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   Apply lubricant directly to zipper teeth. Apply plenty of lubricant to the zipper, starting with the teeth still locked. After a few minutes, leisurely slide the zipper up and down.Since the lubricant is so deeply absorbed into the teeth, it will be easier to pull.
   • Apply the lubricant away from the fabric so that it does not stain or stain.
   • Use a separate tool, like a cotton swab, to apply contaminants like Vaseline or olive oil.
   • If you use glass cleaner, spray on the entire zipper and wait a few minutes before pulling the test.

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   Try pulling the zipper. Grab the top of the lock and pull it gently to see if it moves. Maybe the lubricant has worked and the zipper runs as smoothly as new. On the contrary, you will need to apply lubricant a second time to see if the situation improves.
   • Lubricants help remove dirt in zipper teeth as it is the leading cause of zipper blocking on old clothes.
   • If the zipper still does not budge at this time, you must take it to the repair shop to repair or replace it.

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   Wash clothes or accessories. If the pants are machine-washable, just throw them in the dirty laundry to wash. Or, use a towel dipped in a mild soap solution to rub it on the zipper and the surrounding area. You should maintain this routine to keep the zipper working properly.
   • Soap not only removes the remaining lubricant, but also removes dirt from the zipper teeth, allowing the zipper to function like new.
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Advice

• Use a toothbrush and liquid soap to periodically clean the zipper on clothing and accessories.
• Many clothing manufacturing companies recommend a specially formulated zipper lubricant, such as ZipCare for handling stuck zippers (however, they do not guarantee more effectiveness than improvised zipper lubricants).
• When using lubricant, you should do a quick test on a hidden fabric location to make sure the color of the fabric is not affected.
• Powdered graphite can also be a lubricant, but it gets dirty easily.
• If the zipper is too damaged, you should purchase a new zipper instead. Here is the simple solution in this situation.
• Due to dependence on the strength of the material, most of the methods mentioned here are more effective for metal zipper.
• If you are working with metal zippers you can use clamps to grip the locking end and slowly pull the jammed object from below.
• If you need to fix the zipper of your jeans, you can remove the top stopper to align the rows of teeth.

Warning

• Using an oil-based product as a lubricant can leave permanent stains on the fabric.
• Avoid heavy porters, undress without opening the zipper or do anything that puts great pressure on zipper teeth.

What you need

• Tweezers
• Pin
• Pencil
• Vaseline
• Candle wax
• Soap
• Lipstick
• Olive oil
• Crayons
• Lip balm
• Glass cleaner