Brilio.net - Bags are one of the fashion accessories that many people often rely on to carry things. Its main function is to carry and store items in a practical and organized manner. Bags also allow a person to carry daily necessities such as books, laptops, cell phones, wallets and other personal items easily.
The importance of the function of bags means that this item is often used every day. It is not surprising that the high intensity of use makes the bag easily damaged, especially the zipper. In some cases, the bag zipper hook often comes off the rail or track. This can happen because the zipper hook is bent or an object is caught.
Not a few people are confused when they find a broken bag zipper. As a result, a number of people usually take the bag to a tailor to have it repaired. Even though you know what? You can fix a loose zipper with simple techniques and tools you have at home, you know.
How to fix a loose bag zipper.
Furthermore, a gentlemen from YouTube user TUKANG AB once shared a trick for repairing a broken bag zipper. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he only relied on one kitchen appliance. Reported by BrilioFood on Tuesday (14/5), the kitchen tool in question is a spoon.
"For the spoon, make sure it is strong. Not a thin spoon, OK," explained YouTube user TUKANG AB.
photo: YouTube/TUKANG AB
Well, how to use it is quite easy. First of all, pry off the side of the zipper head hook using a spoon. This is done so that the zipper hook and rail can be opened.
If it is open, position the zipper head hook at the end of the rail line. Then insert the loose part of the rail into the side of the zipper head hook. If it's not wide enough and it's hard to insert, you can pry up the side of the zipper hook again with a spoon. Make sure the detached part of the rail can be installed properly.
photo: YouTube/TUKANG AB
Once the detached side of the rail is attached, slide the zipper hook until it is completely at the end of the rail. Then tighten the iron that has been stretched earlier by pressing it with pliers. Make sure the right and left sides of the hook are really tight.
photo: YouTube/TUKANG AB
Next, close the zipper. So, if it's still stuck, you can apply wax or vegetable oil to the rail. Then close the zipper as usual. That way, the installed zipper will work again and make the bag close perfectly.
photo: YouTube/TUKANG AB
This post about tricks for fixing loose bag zippers has been viewed more than 375 thousand times on YouTube. Who would have thought, many netizens claimed to have been helped by the video tutorial. Through the comments column, a number of netizens then expressed their gratitude for the useful knowledge in repairing loose bag zippers.
"Thank you sir... your knowledge is very useful... at night the children's school bag was damaged by the tailor who was far away from trying out your tips. Thank God it worked..... hopefully you will be happy, you will get good fortune, and you will become a useful knowledge for other people," said YouTube @supriadi1705.
"Alhamdulillah... thank you sir... I immediately put it into practice on my child's bag... The bag can be used again...
"Bless you for knowledge," said YouTube @nurlailisaadah1177.
"Thank you sir, I just tried it and it worked," said YouTube @zaharamiftahululfah320.
"Thank you for your knowledge, sir... I practiced straight away with my jacket hat. Thank God I can do it again," said YouTube @warningsihmobile712.
"I've applied it to my bag, and it's a very effective way to put the zipper back on the rail without any costs," explained YouTube @hkrsvlog40.
Tips for removing rust from spoons.
Removing rust on spoons can be done using various simple and effective methods using ingredients that are usually available at home. Here are 9 tips for removing rust from spoons:
1. White vinegar.
Soak rusty spoons in white vinegar for several hours or overnight. After soaking, rub the spoon with an old toothbrush or sponge until the rust is removed. Rinse with clean water and dry.
2. Baking soda.
Mix baking soda with a little water to form a paste. Apply this paste on a rusty spoon and scrub with a cloth or toothbrush. Baking soda works as a gentle abrasive that helps remove rust.
3. Salt and lemon.
Sprinkle salt on the rusty area, then rub with a lemon wedge. The acid in the lemon and the salt abrasive will help remove the rust. Rinse with clean water and dry.
4. Combination of vinegar and baking soda.
Mix vinegar and baking soda to make a paste. Apply this paste to a rusty spoon, leave it for a few minutes, then scrub with a toothbrush. Rinse and dry the spoon.
5. Potatoes and dish soap.
Cut the potatoes in half and sprinkle a little dish soap on the inside of the potatoes. Scrape the potatoes on a rusty spoon. The enzymes in potatoes can help remove rust.
6. Aluminum foil and water.
Crumple a piece of aluminum foil into a ball, wet it with water, and use it to rub the rusty areas on the spoon. Aluminum foil can help scrape off rust without damaging the surface of the spoon.
7. Toothpaste.
Apply toothpaste to a rusty spoon and scrub with a toothbrush. Toothpaste has mild abrasive properties that can help remove rust. Rinse and dry.
8. Cola (carbonated drink).
Soak the spoon in cola for several hours. The phosphoric acid in cola can help dissolve rust. After soaking, scrub with a toothbrush and rinse with clean water.
9. Olive oil or coconut oil.
Rub a little olive oil or coconut oil on the rusty spoon and rub with a soft cloth. Oil can help loosen rust and make it easier to remove.