Floor Sweeping Compound is a oil-based, all-purpose, nonpetroleum formula that captures dust and debris on hard floors. Professional sweeping compound is a soy-based, all-purpose, nonpetroleum formula that captures dust and debris on hard floors. Made with renewable soy-based oils. ZEP Floor Sweep is made with renewable oils designed to hold down dust on floors while sweeping. Compound adheres to dust particles making them easier to be removed. This non-toxic formula is useful on all hard floors, including cement, concrete, unfinished wood and marble surfaces.