- 1
Stop pulling
A tangle tightens when you pull both ends. Set the coil down and let it relax.
- 2
Find the twist
Look for the spot where rings cross over each other. That is usually where one ring flipped through its neighbour.
- 3
Turn, don't tug
Hold the loose section and rotate the twisted ring back the way it came, one ring at a time. Most tangles undo in a few turns.
- 4
Check the line
Lay the Slinky on a table and look down its length. Every ring should sit flat against the next.
- 5
Store it closed
Keep the coil compressed, in its box or with a soft band around it. Don't leave it stretched over furniture.
Guide · Care
Keeping a coil untangled
How to untangle a Slinky step by step, store it, and keep metal and plastic coils walking for years.
