Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Waxing Stubborn Zippers

I bought a new Travelon wallet at the Senior Fair that has a protective RFID shield in it.

I didn't particularly like the embroidery on it, but I liked the fact that it was small, thin, and had a coin purse and room for some credit cards and bills. It was perfect for travel.

What I wasn't entirely thrilled with was the zipper. I thought it might wear out as it slid over the corners.

Then I remembered that Myrtle had sent me a helpful hint a while back to make stubborn zippers glide more easily over the teeth. What I couldn't remember was what I should apply. I looked it up on line and it said wax or soap. Hmmmm... wax? Ahhh... candles! I got a  candle and ran it over the teeth. Voila! It worked! The zipper glides beautifully now.

And then... while I was writing this, I found Myrtle's Helpful Hint.


Wax paper!

And yup! Wax works!

Whoopie!
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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    its a lovely wallet , I like the embellishment!!! I also use a candle to wax zippers,,

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  2. Margie's MusingsOctober 21, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    Whatever works!

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  3. RedOctober 21, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    All these things are so simple. I'll have to try it on my fleece.

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  4. jalnaOctober 21, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Very cool! Thanks!

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  5. Linda KayOctober 21, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Great tip today, miss Heloise!

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  6. Honolulu AuntyOctober 21, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Very good to learn, mahalo!

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  7. OlgaOctober 21, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Nice little purse for travel, and a handy tip to go with it. I will have to try to remember that--or at least remember that I can look those things up on line!

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  8. ChristineOctober 21, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Great solution!

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  9. Arkansas PattiOctober 21, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Brittney Spears could have used this hint with her recent wardrobe malfunction.

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  10. DJanOctober 21, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Another great tip! Next time I have a sticky zipper, I'll be sure to wax it. :-)

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  11. CloudiaOctober 21, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Thanks!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Wow thank you. My coin purse on my wallet is getting stuck a lot and I am gonna try this! BB

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  13. BootsandBraidsOctober 21, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    This is GENIUS. I just tried the candle idea on a fanny pack zipper that's been giving me problems and worked like a charm.

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  14. Linda ReederOctober 21, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    I had a sticky zipper on a Christmas vest that I really wanted to wear right then. I grabbed a bar of soap and ran it over the zipper. That works too!

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  15. AdamOctober 21, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    I'll have to remember

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  16. Jenn JilksOctober 23, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    I quite like it! Doesn't the Internet help us be resourceful, as well as our blog friends??!!

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  17. Nippon NinOctober 25, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    This tip may help with my dress zipper...or I may have to loose some pounds.

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