Brilio.net - Zippers are an important component of bags so that the items inside are protected and don't spill or get scattered everywhere. Over time, the bag zipper may get stuck. Generally, zippers get stuck because of a lack of lubrication on the zipper teeth, aka dryness, because they haven't been used for a long time and so on. If left for a long time, the zipper can become damaged. In the end, the bag had to be repaired by a 'bag doctor'.
But, before going to bag repair, you can actually try to repair a stuck or damaged zipper first. Generally people use wax to fix stuck or damaged zippers so that they function again as before. This is because wax can smooth the teeth of the zipper again. So, what if you don't have candles?
Don't worry, you can practice the method from the YouTube account owner Jawir channel. This gentleman shared a tutorial for dealing with a stuck zipper, even though he claimed it was broken, by using just one cooking ingredient. The ingredients are in the kitchen of every home.
How to fix a stuck or broken zipper.
In a 4 minute 41 second video entitled how to fix a bag zipper that won't come together, the gentlemen who own the YouTuber jawir channel account show the details of their bag zipper which is stuck, difficult to close again.
"The zipper is slack or damaged because it has been around for a long time or maybe it's dry," he explained as quoted by BrilioFood from YouTuber jawir channel, Monday (14/5).
photo: YouTuber/jawir channel
So, to overcome this, these gentlemen explained that the cooking ingredients needed are cooking oil or vegetable oil.
photo: YouTuber/jawir channel
"I use a little of this. It's easy, you don't need a lot of tools," he continued.
photo: YouTuber/jawir channel
Furthermore, the father evenly smeared vegetable oil along the teeth of the zipper from one end to the other.
photo: YouTuber/jawir channel
"Hopefully this works. At least, there's no need to replace a new zipper," he explained.
photo: YouTuber/jawir channel
Not long after applying vegetable oil, these gentlemen tried to close the zipper, it turned out it closed perfectly smoothly without jamming. If the results are not satisfactory, the steps above can be repeated until the zipper functions normally.
The video, which was uploaded one year ago, has received various comments appreciating the tips from these gentlemen.
"What a creative way to fix the zipper of your bag, especially as many of my bags have broken zippers too. Hehehe," wrote the account @felisim*****.
"Thank God, I don't use cooking oil, I use eucalyptus oil, the zipper can be repaired. The knowledge is very useful :)," said the account @cintaristi*******.
"Thank you, Bang Jair, for sharing the tutorial knowledge on how to repair bag zippers. It's very useful ," commented
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Are cooking oil and vegetable oil different?
In general, cooking oil is a general term used to refer to various types of oil used for frying food. On the market, there are many types of oil that can be used for frying, including vegetable oil, soybean oil, canola oil, corn oil, and others.
While "vegetable oil" is a certain type of oil that comes from plants. Vegetable oils can come from various sources, including grains such as soybeans, corn, canola, sunflowers, and others. Vegetable oil generally has a neutral taste and a high smoke point, making it suitable for use in frying and other cooking.
So, cooking oil can be vegetable oil, depending on the type of oil used. The term "cooking oil" is more of a description of the use of the oil, while "vegetable oil" more specifically refers to a particular type of oil that comes from plants.
Characteristics of stale cooking oil.
Cooking oil that is stale or no longer good for use usually shows the following characteristics:
1. Rancid or unpleasant odor.
Stale oil tends to produce an unpleasant or rancid aroma. This smell could be a sign that the oil has undergone excessive oxidation.
2. Colors change.
Fresh oil has a clear or light yellow color. However, if the oil starts to go stale, it can become darker in color or even cloudy.
3. Changing consistency.
Good oil has a smooth and liquid consistency. Stale oil may appear thicker or have sediment floating on the surface.
4. The taste changes.
Fresh oil usually does not have a distinctive taste. However, if the oil starts to go stale, it can taste bitter or have a strange taste.
5. Excessive foam formation when heated.
Stale oil tends to produce more foam when heated. This could be a sign that the oil has oxidized too much and is no longer suitable for use.