What is an efficient substance to make a Rubik's Cube less stiff?

Question

I can solve the Rubik's Cube on average in 1 Min. and 19 Seconds (Not that impressive)(But for recreational uses it is). I am trying to make it so it will be less stiff. So i was wondering what i should use to make it turn more freely. Ill be open to anything. Just nothing that will waste my time.

Answer 1

K. take athe cube apart and put petroleum jelly in it. This will make the cube easier to turn and you will be able to solve it quicker.

Answer 2

Do not use WD40.  It melts some cubes, rendering them useless.

Silicone spray is the typical lube of choice.

For the best info on cubes over all, read up here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik%27s_c...

One link from that source is this speed solving forum where you can find many, many tips on physical improvements to the cube as well as tips on methodology improvements:

http://www.speedsolving.com/

Good Luck!

Answer 3

i usually peel off all the stickers and restick them where they belong, that might be faster...

Answer 4

A quick short (very short) burst of WD40 works, or one or two very small drops of mineral or baby oil.

Answer 5

take it apart and spray the pieces with wd40 and put it back together, makes it slide so smoothly. works like a charm.