It is actually very simple to untie a cable tie. Just find the small mechanism on the cable tie, and you can easily loosen it and reuse it. Here are the specific steps and methods:
1. Find the small buckle on the cable tie
There is usually a small square buckle at one end of the cable tie, with a "small tongue" or buckle structure in the middle. This buckle is the key to the self-locking of the cable tie, and you need to start from here when untying it.
2. Open the buckle with your fingernails
If your fingernails are long enough, you can hold the buckle with the nail of your thumb, gently bend it back, and at the same time, pull the cable tie out with your other hand to easily untie it.
3. Use tools to assist
If you don't have fingernails or the cable tie is too small, you can use tools such as toothpicks, bamboo sticks, and utility knives. Insert the tip of the tool into the buckle, press against the buckle and gently bend it open, and then pull out the cable tie.
4. Precautions
When untying the cable tie, be gentle to avoid excessive force to damage the cable tie.
The untied cable ties can be reused, which is environmentally friendly and saves resources.
With the above method, you can easily untie the cable ties without using scissors or knives, which is convenient and practical!