A stuck zipper doesn't necessarily mean you've overstuffed your suitcase or that you need to lay off of the Cheetos. Often, it's just some gunk or friction on the zipper teeth that is making your zipper stuck.

How to Fix a Stuck Zipper:

Did you know that #2 pencils have grease in them? This is a naturally occurring grease in the graphite. One way to fix a stuck zipper is to draw all over the zipper teeth with a graphite zipper to get things moving.

Zippers are usually only stuck in one spot, so you don't need to coat the whole zipper in graphite.

Is this a Permanent Fix?

This fix can last a long time, but chances are, you'll have to draw on your zipper again.

Is Graphite the Only Thing that Works?

Nope. If you don't have a pencil handy, or don't want to mark up a white zipper, you can use lip balm, candle wax, or petroleum jelly. I've even heard of bar soap being used in the same way.

 

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