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Zip brush won't spin and I can't figure out how to fix

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I have a Kirby zip brush that wouldn't spin. I took out the brush part then filled the sink with hot soapy water and let it soak. Every once in a while I would agitate the brush then push it against the sink with the brushes down. It finally started moving both up & down and around. After rinsing it really well I put drops of oil down the shaft. If the push down the part with the 3 brushes, it has a small area that you can down in some oil. mine is working fine now. It is 27 years old. I even had to fix the clip so if someone needs to know how to do it, contact me.

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