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How to Lubricate a Zipper

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    • Lay your garment on a table.

    • If you can, unzip the zipper.

    • If you can't move the slider, just work around it.

    • Using the brush located on top of the Zip Care bottle, or simply using a nylon brush, work the dirt and debris off of the zipper coil or the teeth of the zipper.

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    • Pinch the slider in your fingers, so that you can see into the area where the coil rests.

    • Use the brush to free any dirt or debris caught inside the slider.

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    • Place a paper towel behind the zipper.

    • To prevent messes, make sure that the paper towel is touching the underside of the teeth or coil.

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    • Twist open the Zip Care.

    • Gently squeeze the bottle as you slide the brush along the teeth or coil of the zipper to apply the lubricant.

    • Repeat this on both sides of the zipper teeth or coil.

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    • Fold the paper towel over and dab any excess lubricant off the zipper.

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    • Zip and unzip the zipper a few times to work the lubricant in between the teeth or coil.

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