(EN) The present invention provides for a method and apparatus for conditioning a polishing pad (202) in a semiconductor polishing arrangement (200) in which slurry (216) is directed under pressure at the polishing pad (202) and by means of a slurry spray dispenser (210, 214). Additionally, energy, such as ultrasonic energy, may be added (404) to the slurry as it is directed towards the polishing pad (202), wherein embedded material in the polishing pad (202) is removed or dislodged.