🔧 1️⃣ Zipper Won’t Move (Stuck Zipper)
Quick fix: Lubricate it
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Rub a pencil (graphite), lip balm, bar soap, or a tiny bit of candle wax along the teeth.
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Gently move the slider up and down.
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Don’t force it — wiggle slowly.
Works great on jeans, jackets, and bags.
👖 2️⃣ Zipper Keeps Sliding Down
Quick fix: Add a key ring
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Loop a small key ring (or paperclip) through the zipper pull.
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Hook it over the button before buttoning your pants.
Instant fix. Invisible when closed.
🧥 3️⃣ Zipper Won’t Stay Closed (Teeth Separate)
This usually means the slider is slightly loose.
1-Minute Fix: Tighten the slider
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Use pliers.
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Gently squeeze the slider (just a tiny bit) on both sides.
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Test it.
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Repeat carefully if needed.
⚠️ Don’t over-squeeze — that can jam it.
🎒 4️⃣ Missing Pull Tab
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Thread a paperclip, string, or small ring through the hole.
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Temporary but effective.
When It’s NOT Fixable
If teeth are missing or badly bent, the zipper usually needs replacement.
If you tell me what item it’s on (jeans, jacket, backpack), I can give more precise steps.