How to Fix a Broken or Stuck Zipper in Seconds with These Hacks

Whether they are made of metal or plastic, zippers have changed the way we dress or store things. The zipper was invented in the mid-1800s and has since been improved to have an almost perfect closure like the current one.

The almost is certainly not a coincidence. Although very useful, zippers can frequently get stuck or lose “teeth”, making it difficult to close.

There are many reasons why a zipper stops working and for each of them, we offer a solution below.

Hinge coming out of the tracks

Hold the hinge tracks firmly with pliers and at the same time open the side with a flathead screwdriver.

The opening you need to create should be small, just enough to allow the reversed tooth to retract.

Broken tie rod

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