How to Repair a Broken Zipper With Soap

Introdução

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.

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Passo 1 How to Repair a Broken Zipper With Soap

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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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Passo 2

Try to zip the zipper.
The fabric may block the zipper but it's worth a try. Sometimes, a final attempt will fix the issue.
Once you confirm it does not zip, proceed to the next step.

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Passo 3

Slide the zipper down to its base or the starting point of the zipper track.
Avoid forcing the zipper past the point where it's stuck, as this may make restoring full functionality more challenging.
Pull both sides of the fabric sides away from the zipper track.
This will ensure no fabric is near the track. Pulling the fabric away may restore functionality if it has gotten stuck in the track. You may need a friend for this so you can work on the zipper in the next step.

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Passo 4

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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Passo 5

Here is where our mission splits into two.
If you know the zipper is getting caught, keep working it until it doesn't get stuck.
If the side fabric is fine after you move it, then the issue is with the zipper.
Check the track and nearby areas for any flaws. Look for scuffs and skewed zippers.
This may show the problem with the zipper track.

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Passo 6

Return the zipper pull to its starting point without jamming further.
Rub the bar of soap on the zipper track that is stuck.
You should see quite a bit of soap, but not so much that you can't see the zipper.

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Passo 7

Begin unzipping and zipping as far as you can.
Repeat steps 1-7 if the first time did not work or you have more of the zipper to cover.
Once the zipper is moving smoothly up and down the track, clean the zipper if too much soap has accumulated.