I have used K2R...years ago...haven't been able to find it lately though? I checked Ace hardware...Wal Mart...etc...no luck?

For easily accessable surfaces, I use my iron and either a paper towl or a piece of old (all cotton ) t shirt to pull the oil out.

After using the corn starch, or baby powder, or next time maybe give the kitty litter a try, I would first use the shop vac to get as much residue out of the pores of the wood before a good wipe-down w/ an acetone dampened rag. (more uses for the old t shirts )