Take your top stop and squeeze it above the last tooth ... and you have yourself a temporary zipper pull. How to Fix a Stuck Zipper With Laundry Detergent If your zipper is stuck, apply a dab ...

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You're on your way out the door, you grab your coat, and the zipper is stuck or broken.