The presented solution discloses conduit arrangements in an intermediate pad (20, 100), a backing pad (10, 200) and an abrading article (300, 400). The conduit arrangements enable controlled conveyance of air onto and extraction of air and debris from the surface of an intermediate pad (20, 100), a backing pad (10, 200) and an abrading article (300, 400). The presented solution is an intermediate pad (20, 100) suitable for use in an abrading system. The presented solution is an abrading system comprising an intermediate pad (20, 100). The presented solution is a backing pad (10, 200) suitable for use in an abrading apparatus (1). The presented solution is an abrading system comprising a backing pad (10, 200). The presented solution is an abrading article (300, 400) suitable for use in an abrading system. The presented solution is an abrading system comprising an abrading article (300, 400). The presented solution further relates to methods of using an abrading system for extracting abrading debris.