Wolfgang Borowicz
Depending on the objects, ususally oil is the best way to reduce friction, as in a vehicle, motor oil, or even vegetable oil, mineral oil is also very good for household items, and is non toxic, and so on. Hope this helps. Also, sometimes, water is applied or poured onto a device to reduce friction … Read more
Wolfgang Borowicz
Wolfgang Borowicz voted up Mel Brandle's answer

Lubrication is a good way to lessen friction, and not necessarily liquid lubrication either. Basically you want to make it easier for the two objects to slide against one another. For example my storage removalists like to use mats to help drag heavy furniture across the floor when they are moving because there'll be less … Read more