Zippers on quality clothing are usually hidden, delicate and not noticeable from a distance. Unless it is an element in the design. The slider moves easily on the teeth and doesn’t get stuck, but it isn’t loose either.

Sometimes you are preparing for an important business meeting, or you are getting ready for your first date and your zipper gets stuck.

There are awkward moments where a stiff zipper stops you from wearing a pre-planned outfit.

Don’t lose hope on that zipper. Here are some simple solutions for you to get that zipper moving again. Most of them are simple household items that work as lubricants for stuck zippers:

1. Vaseline, Lip balm, Coconut oil or Olive oil
If you have a bottle of coconut oil you could use a small drop of it to lubricate the stuck zipper. Pay attention, that oil could stain most fabric, so be very careful.

2. Soap
You might opt for this cheap alternative, which is considered to be a more safe option. The soap contains fatty oils that will again lubricate the teeth of the zipper.

3. Candle wax
Rub a small amount on a stubborn area or on the whole zipper to make it good again.

4. Crayon
We would advised you to use it with attention, because there is a danger of stains.

5. Pencil graphite A small amount of pencil graphite dust could limit your problem very fast, but there is again the danger of getting pencil marks on your clothes.

A stuck zipper can take your mood from 100 to 0 in seconds.

Fair not, here some more tricks to safe your day.

6. Baby powder or talk powder

7. Glass cleaner

6. WD 40 

This universal solution is perfect for the job if you are lucky to have it on hand.
Spray a small amount, wait for a minute and as a result you should be able to glide a zipper easier again.

As shown above we shared a simple solutions, but make sure you deal with the problem as soon, as its appear.