How many times have you had trouble pulling a zipper with plastic lead? Its annoying when you go to open/pull down zippers on your favorite jacket or backpack and they get stuck. Fortunately, there are some very simple things you can do to try and make your plastic ones slide more smoothly so in this post, we'll take a look at five quick hacks to get the most out of your Zili Zippers.

Applying some lubricant to the plastic zipper

The simplest and most straight forward approach you can take to make your plastic zipper slide smoother is with a lubricant. If you get stuck, any common household items can be used as lubricants — lip balm, candle wax, bar of soap. Just place a dab of the lubricant on the teeth and gently run the zipper back and forth to let the lubricant spread out across all of it. This will decrease the friction between the teeth of the zipper so they move more smoothly.

Corregir la tensión de la cremallera para deslizamiento

Adjusting the tension is another option to enhance your plastic zipper slide. The zipper slider is sometimes too loose and the other times it is so tight, which results in its getting stuck. To change the tension, if it's too loose slightly squeeze the zipper slider together with pliers or pry apart if it's too tight. Pay attention not to exert too much pressure since you could break the zipper teeth. After that, give the zipper a try to see if it zips up any better.

Zipper cleaning to clear the way for movement (if clogged with debris)

Eventually, the state of the dirt will combine with dust and lint to make a zipper that is clogged up. So it is necessary to keep your plastic zipper clean. To clean the zipper teeth, gently scrub them with a toothbrush or a soft cloth to free them of debris. You can also wash the zipper using a little amount of mild detergent and water. Make sure to dry the zipper completely before you use it again so that it does not rust.

Heating the zipper for ease of use

If your plastic zipper is still not gliding, give the teeth more heat. Gently heat the zipper teeth with a hairdryer set on low speed or warm iron (cover the zipper with a cloth to protect it). The heat will melt the plastic a little and it will drip somewhere, making the zipper easier to slide. Do not heat for too long or the zipper teeth could potentially melt. Once done, recheck the zipper to make sure it moves better.

Replace worn zippers for easy opening and closing

Finally, if you have attempted all of these methods and your plastic zipper still does not glide easily… it may be time to replace the zipper altogether. Eventually, zippers get damaged or wear out the ability to smoothly slide on. A new zipper can be bought from your local craft or fabric store and sewn in place with a needle and thread. Which can guarantee the normal operation of your Zili products and extend their service life.

Finally, there are a few easy tips you can follow in order to help your plastic zipper slides to open and close with less resistance. When you use lubricant, tension adjustment, cleaning the zipper, heat treatment without these practising you can keep your Zili zippers always work and run smoothly. So the next time you find yourself in a struggle with your zipper, never fear — simply give one of these quick fixes a try and get back to wearing all of your favorite Zili products.