What should I do if the zipper breaks suddenly? Check out these first-aid tips! Don't underestimate the small zipper; it's really indispensable in daily life. What if the zipper breaks suddenly? It's always embarrassing to encounter such a little trouble. Many people sometimes don't know how to fix it and are reluctant to throw it away. If you take it to repair, is it expensive? Experts say repairing a zipper is actually quite simple. You can fix it yourself in just a few steps, and it'll be done in a minute~ If the zipper is broken, you only need half a straw! After wearing clothes for a long time, the zipper opening will inevitably be damaged, which not only affects the overall appearance but also makes the clothes easy to come apart. So how to solve this problem? Prepare an unused straw and cut off about 2 centimeters from it. Gently cut it from the middle with scissors and unfold the straw into the shape of a plastic sheet. Pinch the unfolded straw into two halves and flatten them. Apply a layer of hot melt adhesive to the notch of the zipper slider, buckle the flat straw sheet onto the zipper slider, and press hard to make it fit smoothly. Use scissors to cut off the excess plastic part of the straw. Zipper maintenance tips 1. What if the zipper rusts? Wiping the zipper with soap can prevent it from rusting 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 wish to wipe it with lubricant or soap, which can not only prevent the zipper from rusting but also keep it flexible and lubricated, and increase its service life. What if the rusty zipper on the clothes can't be pulled open or gets stuck in the clothes? If it can't be pulled backward, use a screwdriver or a knife to pry open the pull ring, then pull it, and then clamp it back with pliers. Netizens have had such experiences several times; if it's a good piece of clothing, the zipper won't crack or break easily even if it's rusty. Be careful, pull slowly and try to pull the clothes out of the zipper as much as possible. 2. What if the zipper is hard to pull? 1. Find a piece of white wax, even a candle, or the yellowish-white wax from pills, and apply it to the zipper teeth. 2. Sewing machine oil is relatively transparent and clean. You can drop some on the zipper, but not too much, otherwise, it will leak out. If there is no sewing machine oil, you can use peanut oil or vegetable oil as a substitute, but the oil is dirty, so it's not recommended. 3. When the zipper doesn't work well, if someone at home knows how to sew, they can sew a hook at the part below the zipper with a needle and thread. This hook can catch the square hole at the top of the zipper, making the zipper move more smoothly and firmly, and not easy to derail. 4. If the zipper is broken, you can check if there is a problem with the end of the zipper. You can try to replace it with a good end. Go to an outside clothing store or have it replaced on the street. 5. If the zipper slider is in good condition, only the entire zipper can be replaced, which can completely solve the problem. When replacing, pay attention to the integrity and quality of the zipper slider and zipper teeth. 3. Tips for handling zippers stuck on clothes You may have encountered the situation where the zipper gets stuck in the clothing fabric when pulling it, and it can't go up, down, or move. At this time, please don't pull it hard with brute force, otherwise, it will get stuck tighter. You should slowly pull out the cloth stuck in the slider, then pull the slider back to its original position, and pull it up slowly. Be patient! Tips for maintaining zippers: Pay attention to whether the zipper has defects such as "split belly", "missing teeth", or "skew" during normal use. For example, if the zipper is loose and has missing teeth, you can gently tap the zipper slider a few times with a small hammer to make the upper and lower zipper teeth bite tighter, so that missing teeth will not happen again. Don't overfill various bags, pockets, or purses with zippers. When pulling the zipper, you should first align the teeth on both sides, then hold the zipper slider and pull it gently along the track, instead of pulling it hard.