Zipper blocked: how to fix it (even while you’re outside) without having to throw away your clothes

Additionally, the surrounding tissue can get stuck in the zipper, preventing it from moving, or the teeth themselves may not align properly, making it difficult to close or open the zipper.

These problems may seem serious, but in most cases, with a little patience and (like using a pencil to lubricate the teeth of the zip), you can fix them without having to replace the entire zip.

How to unlock the zipper with a pencil
As mentioned before, unzipping – especially when you’re away from home – can seem like an impossible mission. Yet it only takes a few minutes of patience and a common object that we all have in our bags: a pencil.

Let’s see how to do it in a few simple steps.

Take the pencil and remove the inner lead.
Use the wooden part of the pencil to push the slider back and forth until it unlocks.
Instead, use the lead to rub it directly into your teeth.