Making velcro sticky again

chou_123

Does anyone know of a quick and easy way to make a velcro shoe strap 'sticky' again?

Presumably I need some way to get rid of all the fluff that is clogging up the soft part of the strap?

Thanks in advance.

BOBS

use a fine' ish sewing needle to clear the fluff - careful you dont break it in your hand!! Sometimes though the velcro has just worn done and not a lot can be done.

chou_123

BOBS wrote: »

use a fine' ish sewing needle to clear the fluff - careful you dont break it in your hand!! Sometimes though the velcro has just worn done and not a lot can be done.

Thanks, that's a good idea. I'll try that. I hope the velcro isn't worn because the shoes are so comfy.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

you can get a roll of stick on velcro in £1 shop, so maybe you could replace it, but would it stick well enough to withstand unzipping?

Maybe if you just took it easy unzipping.

rosie383

I second the needle suggestion. I have done this one my wee ones school shoes and made them 'sticky' again. Just takes a bit of patience.

valk_scot

Yes, you basically have to sit there and pick out all the fluff that's blocking the hooks. A needle, fine nosed tweezers and a good strong light are neaded, plus half an hour of patience. But after that they'll be good as new.

GreyQueen

valk_scot wrote: »

Yes, you basically have to sit there and pick out all the fluff that's blocking the hooks. A needle, fine nosed tweezers and a good strong light are neaded, plus half an hour of patience. But after that they'll be good as new.

I've cured this problem with tweezers, too. Not going to win any competitions for an exciting way to spend a few minutes but it does work.

PixieDust

using a metal nit comb is another variation on a theme