Sweeping Compounds - Cleaning Dust & Debris Off Concrete | DIY Home Improvement

Is your concrete flooring constantly covered in a layer of dust and masonry debris? Whether you just finished an installation on the floor and want to clean up or you want to prep the floor for a new finish, a Sweeping Compound may be just what you need!
Sweeping Compounds attract and hold dirt, dust, and debris for an easy clean by preventing dirt, dust, and debris from going airborne when swept. In this video, Bob demonstrates how sweeping compounds are used and what you need to know for using them to clean your floors.
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[@grahamulax]

Hey thanks! today I did some masonry work and tried to level my floor and get rid of a concrete lip in my room and I realize the vacuum quickly filled and was just spraying dust everywhere so much that I couldn’t see 6 Inches in front of me. Going to buy the stuff tomorrow and clean my vacuum and clean everything!!!!

[@PlayRightParent]

I can personally say DO NOT USE A SHOP VAC to clean up dust in an unfinished basement. I did and now I have wheezing in my lungs.

[@samalbanese464]

Caution I purchased this product today for my basement concrete floor i had drywall and mason dust I wanted to remove and it turned the areas that I cleaned RED had I known this I would never have purchased it.

[@Thunderbahl]

Had no idea sweeping compound was a thing. Thanks for this. Saved me time and extra work.

[@lizsmith312]

Me either! Yess thank u! Woww

[@surimaribo24]

CANT thank you enough for this was going nuts how to clean the basement floor . appriciate your time and share thank you .

[@AlbanyCountyFasteners]

You're welcome! Thank you for your feedback.

[@ken33tg]

The only video from the many I watched that truly has an answer to my problem floor. Thank you!

[@watchingandwaiting247]

forgot the mask, but thanks for the video

[@Peter_Morris]

I just had a French drain installed in my basement and was looking for a way to clean it. This looks perfect! Thanks for the video.

[@ebgbjo2025]

How about getting the masonry dust off the walls and ceiling? :/

[@curiousgeorge555]

I have same question

[@JL-bw7ob]

Damp sponge?

[@Moriah_Nevarez_]

yes please!

[@ForeverSongMinistries]

Thank you so much! My garage is so dirty.

[@lizsmith312]

Always learning something new within our fields. This will save me time, and l can charge accordingly for my new knowledge. You have to be willing to deliver time, patience, and repetition for a Quality over Quantity job... p.s. never knew sweeping compound was a thing!😮🎉

[@BasementBrandon]

This was helpful, thanks!

[@lukki7ster]

Oh thank u fir this! I just moved into a new construction home and i can barely stand to be in the basement. Ugh!!!

[@internet_user2602]

Hey me and my dad watch you all the time and this was so helpful!! Thank you 😊

[@curiousgeorge555]

good vid. can't believe you did not use mask.

[@chrisrogers1092]

Thank you!!! I just moved into a new home and the basement is dusty just like yours. I came from a home with the same issue. I dealt with it for 4 years....definitely not doing that again.

[@curiousgeorge555]

Wouldn't the air moved by throwing the stuff down kick up some dust?

[@jackandbenny]

Great demo Bob!!! This cleanup compound really works. I recently used it on joint compound dust that accumulated on my hardwood floor - when performing a DYI project at home 🪜🧰

[@elizabethdiaz9565]

Will this work on recently poured outdoor concrete? We chose to go with color and the leftover powder is out of control. Our pool is a mess. I tried watering it but it never ends. I feel naive that I didn’t ask my contractor questions about cleanup.

[@sportsaddict3510]

Hello.. Thank you for the video. Does this work for recently grinded concrete dust that has settled back on the floor? I have a thin layer of the dust that formed again after mopping. Cant seem to get it all up!

[@Graffenwehr]

That is one clean basement! Where is all your junk?

[@joseantonioalvareztravezan8648]

Podría explicarlo en español, no entiendo el idioma inglés, gracias

[@MrSoldierperson]

Compra de este polvo para desparramar en tu piso. Puro gastadero de dinero. mejor trapear

[@carmenaponte362]

Will this help remove old peeling paint and moisture off basement floor?

[@Brandon68plus1]

We used to use this at the feed store I worked at in high school to keep dust down in building. I didn't know Zep makes it but want to get some for my barn feed room. Thanks for video.

[@shawnsmith4279]

I showed this to a friend who didn’t know about this product. You explained it very well except you didn’t mention that if you have any left in the bag you gotta get the air out and close the bag up.

[@AlbanyCountyFasteners]

We're glad we could help and that is a good tip to keep in mind. Thank you for your feedback!

[@PRAISEGODMEDIA]

Our basement was flooded 8 times so we have a lot of dirt from the muddy water that came inside. Would this help finally have our basement clean again? I’ve tried using hose and sweeper to push it into sump pump. Our basement is still extremely dirty.

[@AlbanyCountyFasteners]

It will help you to clean up the last of the dust.

[@ChannelWagner]

Next video should be "how to clean sweeping compound of the floor" this this is real pain to get it of the floor

[@AlbanyCountyFasteners]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@ScottRGarcia123]

2:41: Sore?

[@capricehightower8570]

Thank you. I had French drains added in my basement . The dust is unbearable. Your video was perfect. I no idea about this product

[@gurjitsingh9740]

Thank you So Much. I have air handlers in new construction unfinished basement. Will try this method soon to get rid of Dust.

[@mariaceaser2956]

You made that look so easy to do, I'm going to do this to my dusty basement, my basement is not as big as yours only 900 square feet. This video was very helpful thank you so much.

[@Josh-animemaniac]

I know you commented months ago but after doing it, did you notice a big difference after?

[@mariaceaser2956]

@@Josh-animemaniac yes I noticed a big difference.. no coughing from the dust.

[@Josh-animemaniac]

@@mariaceaser2956 thank you! I have the same problem with sneezing, about to grab some of this on my way home from work

[@naasiramuhammad2457]

This was very helpful Question .Ibhave a few broken tile which Ibwas told had asbestos underneath. Can I use this product because it has water which is needed when removing anything suspected to have particles in it. My basement is dusty and I just dont know where to start. I do have a push broom was going to wet floor slightly them remove or is this stuff better??

[@suzannepoklop6853]

Thank you for your video on using dusting compound to help get dust off floor. A basement floor is being prepped for epoxy rust oleum floor paint. What is the best method to get rid of out of rafters, walls, other vertical areas? Can dusting compound work in these areas also?

[@deautrs79]

Making a small gym in the basement of my building, I will definitely try this. Thank you

[@michaelcharach]

seems to me that this would be excellent to use on floor boards when replacing carpet. I am going to try it out on my attached garage this week.

[@nicolereadstarot]

There is so much!!! I got a 50lb bag and it's not enough!

[@mikeyfromnj]

Sort of like when car mechanics throw saw dust on the oil stains in the shop. Will have to try, thanks!!!

[@TPREG]

Certainly seems better than dry sweeping. Thanks 4 the tip.

[@TheAmyleone]

I figured there was a trick to it. Glad I found this.

[@ronaldcach2779]

Great info, Thanks Friend

[@AlbanyCountyFasteners]

You're welcome! Thank you for your feedback.

[@gusvasilakos9456]

will this work on a pitted garage concrete floor?

[@JT-bc6sk]

Does this work with drywall dust too

[@The_MathWhiz]

What kind of sheet do you have to cover the framing on the side walls of your basement

[@BLUEWALDOMUSIC]

great vid. thank you

[@opentrunk]

I knew there had to be a product like this but I went to Menards today and they were like "Huh?". I need something to keep the dust down when I sweep the bsmt floor with decades of creepy stuff like lead paint dust. This should be good, thanks.

[@AlbanyCountyFasteners]

You're welcome! Thank you for the feedback.

[@XOXlauren10]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. This will help me with my first floor renovation. 🙌🏻

[@AlbanyCountyFasteners]

You're welcome! Thank you for your feedback.

[@vlado0876]

Will this work for removing glue residue from old flooring?

[@Brandon68plus1]

No it only helps attracting dust when you sweep it won't remove glue.

[@MrSoldierperson]

I would have swept and mopped instead of purchasing DUST to spread around.

[@ishmaelm1932]

Issues is sometimes the dirt is too tough and stuck on the ground.

[@crsw7041]

We have swept with gallons and gallons of water, but there is still dust. This is NOT dust that is purchased. You have not paid attention.

[@heknows5418]

soldier person if you would watch you might learn, it collects the dust and BINDS them to the compound, trust me on this I owned a janitorial service, this works best

[@thomasc707]

I used it every time i swept the warehouse. I had the cleanest work space in the co. (I don't know if it's the same brand though. waa!.)

[@maryo164]

Thank you Bob ! Drywall dust is everywhere...great video can't wait to tackle with the help of your suggested sweeping compound.

[@Stacey-bv3nv]

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