Always Quote by Dawn O'Porter
“Got a zip that is catching and not running smoothly? It often happens with old metal zips but it doesn't always mean you should change it. Try running a candle along the teeth.”
About This Quote
Source Blog: DIY Fixes, 2021
A stuck zipper can be repaired by lubricating its teeth with a candle, a simple alternative to replacement.
In simple terms: Use a candle to fix a sticky zipper.
Key Takeaway
Try candle wax on zipper teeth before discarding.
Themes
DIY
repair
clothing
resourcefulness
Mood
resourceful
helpful
Type
practical
advice
When to use this quote
- travel
- daily wear
- budget clothing
- emergency repair
Key Concepts
lubrication
maintenance
cost‑saving
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to replace than repair?
- What other household items can lubricate zippers?
A Different Perspective
Wax may melt on certain fabrics or cause stains.
![“In order for us [people] to progress, we need brilliance and brilliance isn't fair and it's not polite and we can't grow it. It happens. Genius happens and it doesn't always happen in a zip code where we can access it. Therefore, we kind of need [Internet] not to keep tabs on everybody but we need…” quote by Augusten Burroughs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1a4/augusten-burroughs-603_access_in-order-for-us-people-to-progress-we-ne_337473.jpg)
