Bean bag zippers can get stuck. There are a few things you can do to fix it. The first thing you should do is to find out where the zipper is snagging.
You may need to take the bean bag apart to fix it. In some cases, a seamstress will replace it for you. However, this is more expensive. It also requires taking the bag apart and resizing the zipper.
Another method for fixing a bean bag zipper is to lubricate it. This can help the teeth to slide easily. Before you apply a lubricant, however, you should test it on the teeth to see how well it works.
To lubricate a zipper, start by applying a lubricant along the teeth of the zipper. For this, you can use household lubricants like paraffin or olive oil. Make sure to keep the lubricant away from the fabric, as you don’t want to stain it.
A graphite pencil is also a good lubricant. This can be used to smooth out wrinkles in the teeth of the zipper. Also, you can lubricate the zipper with a cotton swab. Petroleum jelly and bar soap can also be used.
If your zipper pull tabs are still snagging, you should remove them with a wire cutter. When you are done, sew the tabs shut. Otherwise, you might snag the fabric and cause your zipper to become jammed.
Alternatively, you can use a paper clip to open and close the zipper. Insert the paper clip in the zipper hole on the correct side. Once the paper clip is in place, push it up and down.