![]() ![]() They also suggest keeping your zippers “happy” with regular lubrication between trips. This article walks you through how to do it, what equipment you’ll need, and how to take care of your zippers (they suggest having a zipper fixer kit with you at all times…that’s what I call being prepared!). Personally, I would look into a repair shop first, and weigh the cost before going the DIY route, but it’s doable. If you need to replace your zipper altogether, bravo, you’re more ambitious than most. Once that’s done, attach the new zipper slider by sliding it back onto the teeth.” To get the slider off, use some pliers to cut it off. “If the slider comes off completely, or if you need to replace the slider because it’s not closing the teeth right, then you need to replace the slider. If any of them are sticking out, grab a pair of pliers and move them back into place so they’re all straight.”Īnd if your zipper slider calls it quits: “First, double-check to make sure a piece of cloth or thread isn’t stuck in the zipper. Then inch the zipper down some more, reapply, and continue doing that until the zipper comes all the way down.” How to fix a stuck zipper: Start with the zipper all the way up, and slowly apply lubricant to the teeth. “Windex is good because it’s not oil-based, but you can also use bar soap, or lip balm. Lots of gems, such as how to fix a sticky zipper: If you think you can fix it, check out this article from Life Hacker with detailed directions for most zipper troubles. At best, they’re a little sticky, and at worst, burst open while you catch a connecting flight in Heathrow Terminal 3 on the first leg of a six-week trip (not a true story). Here are some ways your suitcase might break, and some resources on how to fix them. I know I’ll have to replace it eventually, but in the meantime, I’m learning how to repair my suitcase and you can too! I make mine carry quite a bit of weight and expect it to perform under the most grueling conditions.
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