Before you curse that jammed zipper,
here are some remedies you might try
Alas, the noble zipper. Every day, millions of zippers around the world open and close without so much as a hint of resistance. So common is it for zippers to glide effortlessly, to cinch clothing and luggage with aplomb, that we scarcely give them a second thought. At least, when they work. We sure think about them when they jam. Especially since there seems to be a law that zippers jam only when you’re in a hurry and only when you have nothing else you can change into.
Here are some things you can do about a jammed zipper (besides stomping and cursing, which won’t fix the zipper, but which some people may find therapeutic):
Sometimes a zipper isn’t damaged, just stubborn. A bit of lubrication may be all you need to return it to its old, cooperative self. We do not, however, recommend dumping motor or sewing machine oil all over a zipper, nor do we recommend spraying it with WD-40. Instead, we recommend trying a great product made just for this purpose called Zipper Ease. You can find it in stores and online.
If one or more of a metal zipper’s teeth are bent, you might try gently adjusting them with a pair of needle-nosed pliers. Note that we said gently, in order to avoid damaging the zipper even more. (But then, if the zipper is toast, what have you lost?) Another reason to proceed with caution is to lessen chances of tearing the clothing item itself.
When it comes to plastic zippers, here’s a preventive maintenance tip: too much heat can warp them, so watch the dryer settings.
For a hopelessly jammed zipper, here is a sure-fire remedy. Let Prestige Cleaners replace it. Our tiny charge for zipper replacement is a lot less than replacing a whole garment. Just enclose the garment and a note when you set out your Prestige Cleaners bag. A few days later, we’ll return the garment with a new, well-behaved zipper.
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