Clean the zipper. Use an old toothbrush and some water to brush off dirt on the zipper teeth. Dirt can wear out zippers.
Jammed zipper? Move the zipper slowly while picking out the cloth or material until it’s removed. Slide the zipper back and forth to see if the jam cause further damage.
Misaligned zipper teeth? Push the slider forcefully back to the other end and back. If that doesn’t work, use pliers to squeeze the sides of the slider tighter against the teeth.
If there are broken teeth in the zipper, replace the zipper. Remove the stitches then get zipper that matches the original. Use a sewing machine to sew the new one in place.
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