What to do when a zipper breaks suddenly? Check out these quick tips!

　 Zipper What to do if it suddenly breaks? Check out these first-aid tips!

　　Don't look at the small Zipper ，it is really indispensable in daily life. Zipper What to do if it suddenly breaks? Encountering such minor troubles is always embarrassing. Many people sometimes don't know how to fix it and are reluctant to throw it away. To get it repaired, is it expensive or not? Experts say that repairing zippers is actually quite simple, and you can do it yourself in a few steps, and it can be done in a minute~

　    Zipper If it's broken, you only need half a straw!

　　After wearing clothes for a long time, Zipper the mouth is bound to be damaged, which will not only affect the overall appearance, but also make the clothes easy to come undone. So how should this be solved?

　　Prepare an unused straw and cut off a section of about 2 centimeters from the top. Gently cut it in half with scissors and unfold the straw into a plastic sheet shape.

　　Pinch the unfolded straw in half and flatten it.

　　Apply a layer of hot melt adhesive to the groove of the zipper head and attach the flat straw piece to the Zipper head, pressing firmly to ensure it is smooth and fits well.

　　Use scissors to cut off the excess plastic part of the straw.

　Zipper Maintenance Tips

　　1. What to do if the zipper rusts?

　　Wipe the zipper with soap to prevent Zipper rust and improve its flexibility!

　　Jackets, clothes, down jackets, and baby clothes with zippers are easy, convenient, and worry-free. However, if the zipper is used frequently or for a long time, it is easy to rust. Mothers may use a lubricant or soap to wipe it, which can prevent the zipper from rusting, maintain the zipper's flexibility and smoothness, and increase its service life.

　　What if the rusty zipper on the clothes can't be pulled open or is stuck in the clothes?

　　If it cannot be pulled back, use a screwdriver or small knife to pry open the pull ring, then pull it, and then clamp it back with pliers. Netizens have had several such experiences; if it is a good garment, the zipper will not easily crack or break even if it rusts. Note, pull slowly, and try to pull the clothes out of the zipper.

　　Second, what if the zipper is hard to pull?

　　1. Find a white wax, or even a candle, or the yellowish-white wax of a pill, and apply it to the zipper teeth.

　　2. Sewing machine oil is relatively transparent and clean, and can be dropped on the zipper, but not too much, otherwise it will leave residue. If there is no sewing machine oil, you can use peanut oil or vegetable oil, but the oil is dirty, so it is not recommended.

　　3. When the zipper is difficult to use, if someone at home knows how to repair it, you can use a needle and thread to sew a weather hook on the lower part of the zipper, so that you can hook the square hole at the top of the zipper, making the zipper move more smoothly and firmly, and less prone to derailment.

　　4. If the zipper is broken, you can see if there is a problem with the end of the zipper. You can try to replace it with a good one, go to an outside clothing store, and replace it on the street.

　　5. If the zipper head is good, only the entire zipper needs to be replaced, which can completely solve the problem. When replacing, pay attention to the integrity and quality of the zipper head and zipper teeth. Three, zipper stuck in clothes handling tips

　　You may have encountered a situation where the zipper is stuck in the fabric of the clothes when zipping, unable to go up, down, or move. At this time, please do not use brute force to pull hard, otherwise it will get stuck even tighter. You should slowly pull out the fabric stuck in the slider, then pull the slider back to its original position, and slowly pull it up. Be patient!

　　Zipper maintenance tips: Pay attention to whether there are defects such as "broken belly", "missing teeth", or "skew" in the zipper during normal use. For example, if the zipper is loose and teeth are missing, you can gently tap the zipper head with a small hammer to make the upper and lower zipper teeth bite tighter, so that the teeth will not fall off again.

　　Do not overfill various bags, pockets, or wallets with zippers. When zipping, you should first align the teeth on both sides, then grasp the zipper head, and gently pull it forward along the track, instead of pulling hard.

　　Four, zipper maintenance tips

　　1. During normal use, pay attention to whether there are defects such as "broken belly", "missing teeth", or "skew" in the zipper. If there are such defects, repair them in time and do not pull hard. If the zipper is loose and the teeth are falling off, gently tap the zipper head with a small hammer to make the upper and lower zipper teeth bite tighter, so that the zipper teeth will not fall off again.

　　2. Aluminum alloy zippers are easily corroded, so keep them dry and avoid moisture to prevent the aluminum teeth from producing white oxide, which can cause the zipper to rust and affect its use. At the same time, be careful not to contact alkaline and acidic substances. During storage, ensure adequate ventilation, do not seal it, and do not store it in a humid environment. If necessary, use moisture-proof paper or a dehumidifier. If the zipper is wet and then pulled, it will become stiff. At this time, first place the zipper in the sun, then apply some wax to the zipper teeth, and then bake it with fire, so it will be very smooth to use.

　　3. When zipping, the teeth on both sides should be pulled closer together first, then hold the zipper head, and gently pull it forward along the track, do not pull hard, to avoid "teeth skew", "broken belly", and "teeth falling off". If the zipper is stiff and inflexible, you can first wipe it with a cloth, and then apply a layer of white wax to the "teeth".

　　4. Do not overfill various bags, pockets, or wallets with zippers, otherwise the zipper is easily damaged, causing "broken belly", "missing teeth", skew, and soft fabric.

　　Five, zipper maintenance methods

　　1. If the metal edges on both sides of the zipper come off. Repair method: One end of the staple can be folded inward to be parallel with the metal bar, and the other end can be straightened. According to the length of the zipper metal edge that has come off, cut off the excess staple part from the straight end. After cutting, the staple should be placed in the position of the original metal edge, the folded end should be placed underneath, aligned with the bottom edge of the zipper, and the other end should be folded to the same point. Then, use a windbreaker needle with a locking needle to tightly sew the two pieces back and forth, wrapping the staple inside, with a width equal to the original metal edge; use thread to sew the zipper on the bottom edge of the staple tightly and evenly, then apply wax to it, the maintenance effect is the same as the original metal edge, and it can be opened and closed freely. 2. If the zipper teeth fall off. Maintenance method: Use a pointed tool or a camera to pry open the zipper teeth at the original tail, remove a few teeth, and then install them in the missing tooth position. Then gently press the teeth on the fabric edge with a pointed tool to make them bite firmly.

　　3. Sometimes the zipper cannot be opened or it stops halfway. This is because the zipper teeth are crooked, or the fibers of the fabric tape are loose. If the zipper teeth are crooked, you can first straighten them with a steel needle, then smooth them, and then gently smooth the zipper teeth with a wooden mallet, and the zipper will work. If the fabric tape is loose, you can forcefully pull the mismatched fabric tape to make the zipper teeth evenly aligned, and then pull it.

　　4. There are two reasons why the zipper is not smooth: one is that the zipper teeth are rusty or dirty; second, there is something like a fabric edge in the slider. For the former, you only need to rub the two sides of the zipper with paraffin wax, and it can slide freely; then slowly restore the slider to its original position and remove the foreign object. Because of long-term use, the distance between the upper and lower parts of the zipper slider has changed, causing the zipper to fail to close normally. You only need to clamp it up and down or left and right with pliers, but be careful not to use excessive force to avoid damage.

　　5. The zipper slider is broken and needs to be replaced.

　　6. If it is not broken, follow these steps: First, use pliers to remove the large teeth on the zipper, removing them on both sides; then pull the zipper slider to the top; then fuse the two teeth together; then put the zipper slider in (this is difficult because the diameter of the metal zipper is relatively thick, if it cannot be put in, cut a small opening in the diameter, remember not to cut in the place where the large teeth are installed, cut at the top, otherwise the large teeth cannot be put in); finally, after the zipper slider is put in, install the large teeth and you are done.

　　7. Zipper anti-skid tips: If the zipper is wet, rusty, or oxidized, it will not be smooth and difficult to pull. Rub a candle back and forth on the two rows of teeth, and heat it over a fire, and it will become very smooth.

　　8. The zipper bursts open when zipped up: This problem is caused by the slider being pulled for too long, causing the diameter to become larger. If you want to temporarily solve it, clamp the tail of the slider with pliers, paying attention to the tail, but be careful not to use too much force or pressure. If you want to solve it completely, you should replace the slider.