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If cables are a bit sticky, before lubing them it's worth giving them a quick rub down with some sandpaper. They'll shine like new and work like new. Recycling existing materials is so much better than throwing out and buying new. Cheaper too.
Not sure about the grease option. If the bike isn't used for a long time, grease can harden up (often the cause of trigger shifters not working), so I'd recommend a medium thickness oil.