Abstract: An applicator is provided for use with a cleaning pad having Melamine resin foam that converts energy from waves or vibrations into heat. The applicator includes a handheld base and an energy emitter. The handheld base is configured to receive the cleaning pad, and the energy emitter selectively provides waves or vibrations to the cleaning pad for heating the Melamine resin foam. A cleaning applicator system includes a cleaning medium and an applicator. The cleaning medium has a Melamine resin foam body that converts energy from waves or vibrations into heat. The applicator has a platform, a handle extending from the platform, an energy emitter, and a computing system in communication with the energy emitter. The cleaning medium is coupled to the applicator, and the energy emitter provides waves or vibrations to the Melamine resin foam body to heat the Melamine resin foam body.