Got a stuck zipper? Don’t panic! With the simple “pencil method,” you can unblock zippers on pants, jackets, and more in a flash. Just rub the pencil lead over the teeth; here’s how.

You’re out and about, perhaps at the office or at an important event, and suddenly the zipper on your trousers or jacket gets stuck .

An annoying situation , which can turn into a real nightmare, especially if you don’t have a change of clothes available.

Often, when faced with a stuck zipper, we are tempted to think that the skill of an expert tailor is needed or, even worse, that the garment should be thrown away .

However, the solution could be much simpler than you think: you don’t need complicated tools or expert hands, just a simple pencil.