If your VELCRO fasteners are no longer sticky, we’re here to help!

When hook and loop tape becomes filled with hair, dirt, and other debris, it will naturally stick to it over time, making it less efficient.

So if you’re not ready to buy new fasteners and want to know how to repair them, here are some easy ways to rejuvenate your VELCRO fasteners and maximize adhesion!

How to Repair Velcro Fasteners

When the hook and loop tape is no longer sticking, you’ll want to give it a thorough cleaning to remove any obstructive dirt, hair, lint, or debris. Here are some easy ways to do this.

Clean them with a toothbrush
Brushing your teeth with a toothbrush is one of the quickest and easiest ways to rejuvenate your Velcro. Plus, you probably already have a spare in your bathroom cabinet! Lay the hook and loop fastener flat and use a short, strong brush to remove any debris.

Scrape it off with the cutter of a plastic tape dispenser
If you have a small plastic tape dispenser handy, you can restore your hook and loop tape by raking out the debris with a knife.

Use tweezers to remove debris
If you have a lot of deeply embedded splinters in your VELCRO fasteners, you’re going to need a pair of tweezers to give them some much-needed rejuvenation!

Brush with a fine-toothed comb
Another quick way to repair hook and loop fasteners is to comb them with a fine-tooth comb. You probably already have one lying around your home, and they’re great for removing debris that’s stubbornly stuck in your hook and loop fasteners!

We hope this article helps you reuse hook and loop fasteners! You can get more information on how to clean hook and loop fasteners here , and if all else fails – you can always buy some new ones!