Easy Spring Cleaning...The Green Way!

   Spring has sprung once again, and although the weather hasn't officially warmed up long enough for us to notice, the spring cleaning bug has certainly bitten. As a business owner with an eye for eco-friendly solutions and cleaning methods, I thought it only fair to share my yearly tips for cleaning your own home with greener products that produce commercial results. If you've read any of my previous blogs, than you should be well aware of my fixation with a few simple household products that when combined in different combinations and quantities can clean the problem areas in your home. This time, I'll concentrate on the kitchen and bathroom, the two most frustrating places to keep clean. With a few commonly kept pantry staples, those two rooms can be cleaned the green way. Grab your white vinegar, baking soda and a little dish soap and lets get started with the first refresher course for 2013.

   Cleaning The Microwave - I use my microwave on a daily basis and the stains and smells can really build up quickly. But putting bleach or some commercial chemical cleaner in there really makes me nervous. I don't like bleach flavored re-heated ravioli. Simply take one cup of warm tap water and 1/4 cup of white vinegar, combine and place in a microwave safe bowl. Nuke it for two or three minutes on high power or until it actually boils but don't open the door yet. After the microwave has stopped, leave the door shut for five minutes so that the solution has some time to work, plus the hot vinegar odor can really make you choke a bit if its inhaled. But all is safe when the solution has a few minutes to cool. Open the door and wipe down the sides, door, base and plate with a clean rag dampened with warm water. The spills and stains should wipe right up and the past odors will be gone. Vinegar is great at odor neutralizing. 

   Kitchen Appliance Cleaning - Between your stove, oven, sink, coffee maker and stand mixer, cleaning your kitchen can seem like a never ending job. But you don't want to put chemicals anywhere that food might be next. You can simply clean items like your stand mixer with a sponge, a bit of dish soap ad some white vinegar. For tougher areas like the stove top or the grout between your kitchen tiles, you can make an all purpose scrubbing/scouring paste. Take 1/4 cup of baking soda and add 1 tbsp of dish soap and just a very small splash of white vinegar (enough to make the mix moist). Get out your scrub brush, a few clean rags and a sponge and start cleaning. This awesome paste does a great job of cleaning burnt on food and tough stains. Apply, scrub and/or let stand for tougher jobs. Then all you have to do is rinse the area well. I recommend using very warm water and a terry cloth towel so that you're sure there is no residue of the paste left over.

   Bathroom Cleaning - Using the cleaning paste I mentioned above, you can take care of your bathroom grout and any other tough looking stain in sight. Enough said.

   Toilet Cleaning - I hate this particular job the most so i was happy to find a very easy solution. Squirt a ring of dish soap under the rim of the toilet and then spray with that good old white vinegar. Grab your toilet brush and give the bowl a good scrubbing and there you have it. Just flush and you're done. But don't forget to leave the toilet seat down. That's a felony in my house!

   Shower And Tub Cleaning - You can use just a little dish soap and vinegar for the every day cleaning, or for tougher jobs, once again, use the scouring/scrubbing paste that I previously mentioned and your trusty scrub brush. Just remember to rinse well. As for the shower head, lime scale and hard water can really clog it up. Simply take a zip-top baggie and fill with vinegar. Place the bag of vinegar over the shower head and use a rubber band to secure. Leave it for an hour or two and that's it. C'mon, how simple is that?! You don't even have to remove the shower head to clean it!

   Vinegar, baking soda and a little dish soap can really go far when your cleaning. These solutions are simple, cheap and effective when you're cleaning the bathroom and kitchen. For more green cleaning solutions, check out www.bowermancarpetcleaning.com and stay tuned for my next cleaning blog. Happy Spring Cleaning!

Why You Should Leave the Fire and Soot Cleanup to the Professionals

   A fire in your home or business can be stressful and traumatic. Your world is turned upside down in a matter of seconds and trying to figure out where to begin is the first in several difficult decisions you will have to make. The best advice I can give is to call a reputable fire restoration company immediately. Many people assume that the aftermath of a small fire or smoke mishap can be handled by themselves but unfortunately, this does not hold up. Fire smoke and soot damage are three of many things I can think of that should be evaluated and remediated by a professional. And if your not totally convinced that these damages can not be handled by an experienced do-it-yourselfer, then please continue reading.
   My client lived in a beautiful home in Scarsdale, NY. He has a love of cooking for his family every night. One of these lovely evenings turned into a small nightmare. The pilot light on the stove/oven malfunctioned and set a dishtowel that was a little too close to the appliance on fire. Luckily, the smoke detectors were in working order and they alerted my client and his family of the fire. My client was able to extinguish the fire and gratefully the family was safe. My client said that he noticed the fire damage had seemed like it was limited to the kitchen and he thought he might get a head start on the impending cleanup. He got out some rags, some cleaners, a mop and a bucket of water. But as he began to "clean-up", he noticed that there was a lot more soot than he thought and it seemed to be getting even worse as he wiped and scrubbed. Thankfully, his gut instinct to stop cleaning was right because he actually made the matter worse. He picked up the phone, contacted me and I was there to evaluate the situation an hour later. 
   The damage did look like it was limited to the kitchen but looks can be deceiving. The smell of the fire was throughout the first and second level of the home. And the soot damage had traveled beyond the kitchen as well. That's why I recommend to home and business owners not to try to cleanup after a fire. Soot especially, can travel through vents and into other rooms. It sticks well to fabric, walls, ceilings, floors and all of the other little items that are in your home. If you happen to sit on a sofa that has a thin layer of soot that isn't really visible, it makes the damage harder to clean. Walls can be particularly tricky. They can look fine but again, soot can be really difficult to see if your not trained to look for it and lighting can play a huge role in that deception. My client was lucky that he stopped what he was doing because he ended up causing more harm than good. Soot cant be cleaned off walls with water or cleaning sprays.
   So if you have had a fire, smoke or soot damage in your home or business, call a professional restoration and remediation company. Keep your family, home and business safe by installing smoke detectors and by changing the batteries on a very regular basis. Make a simple exit plan for you and your family in the event that a fire does occur. Leave the cleanup to the professionals and just worry about being safe.

A Fire Story in Yonkers, NY

   Currently, I am working on a fire job in Yonkers, NY. Unlike the other smoke, soot and fire restoration we usually see, this job is one that I will never forget. A child in the home had been playing with matches and a fire broke out. Thankfully everyone in the home was safe and as far as I knew, this was just another fire restoration job, but when my technicians and I arrived at the home, it was very clear that this was unlike anything I have ever experienced.

   The home had a typical amount of damage related to the size and cause of the fire but what I saw next was so truly shocking that my jaw hit the floor. The home was so cluttered with items, furniture, garbage, boxes, newspapers and the like that I couldn't possibly grasp how an entire family made it out of the home in one piece. The firemen had the hardest time out of everyone involved. Not only were their lives at risk due to the fire, but the condition of the home made their jobs nearly impossible. The clutter and debris covered the steps, blocked several entrances and exits, and the piles of stuff reached the ceiling in many rooms. There were only narrow passageways that broke through the homes contents, but they were dangerous and impassible at times. You can imagine how difficult it would be to close your eyes and maneuver through your home on its messiest day in the dark. Now, try to imagine moving through a house filled with piles of debris while smoke and flames burned your eyes and throat without a shred of light anywhere. This home was doomed even before the fire. It was the kind of house that you may have seen on those hoarding shows. A sad, unspeakably unsafe place to raise a family. Even though the fire had burned through quite a bit of the structure, the smell of the fire couldn't cover up the odor of mold and rotting materials.

   This was no ordinary fire restoration job. It became a clean out, mold remediation, water damage, demolition and reconstruction job. Because of the hoarded materials, the home had overdue repair and maintenance work that had never been addressed. There was water damage that was concealed by the clutter which turned to a severe case of mold infestation. After the home was cleared of all the debris, we discovered that the floors and walls were so soft that you could pierce them with the slightest pressure from one finger. As I looked around at the work that was ahead of us, for the first time in my professional career, I truly didn't know where to begin. I was assured that the family would receive the help that they so desperately needed. The home was a rental and I could only empathize with the landlord/homeowner. I assured him that I wouldn't walk away from this job. Thank goodness for insurance.

   The restoration process has only begun but I do have hope that there will be a finish line in the future. You can see that the obvious moral of the story is fire safety. We have to teach our children about the dangers of playing with matches. But just as important is that we recognize that illness can come in many forms. The illness that plagued these particular adults was hoarding. Their hoarding almost cost them their lives and the lives of their children. Keep your family safe by creating an escape plan in case of an emergency or fire. Be sure that your windows and doors are accessible to emergency personnel and of course to your family. Lastly, if you suspect that your family, friends or neighbors are in need of help, reach out to them in any way possible. The family in this situation were lucky but the story could have unfolded in a very different way.

 

Buying a New Area Rug? - Read This First!

For some, buying an area rug is strictly based on the pattern/color, size and price of said rug. But what is really important is often left off that list. When you're in the market for a new area rug, remember that educated buyers are smart buyers. Different types of area rugs can look very similar to an untrained eye and some tricky marketing strategies use descriptive adjectives that can be very misleading. So when you are ready to hit those stores to purchase an area rug, or two, or three, go armed with the information that could prevent an expensive mistake and remember to set a budget for yourself. As "they" say, knowledge is power. When you have finished reading this tutorial, you should be able to distinguish between the different types of area rugs....... and maybe even sound like an expert!

 ***Machine Made -vs- Hand Made... And How To Know What's Right For You!***

- Machine made rugs are, well, made by partial or total help of a machine. These rugs are not knotted. They are ""woven" using machines. Sometimes these rugs will be described as power-loomed. Machine made rugs can be made of wool fibers or man made fibers like Nylon and Olefin. These rugs tend to be less expensive but that doesn't mean their quality is by any means inferior to that of a hand made rug. An added benefit of   rugs that are made by machines is that they tend to be strong and durable. Your budget and needs will determine which rug is right for you.

- There are several terms that you will hear while shopping for a rug, like hand tufted, hand knotted and hand woven. Knowing the definitions of these terms is important. But lets start with the basics. Handmade rugs are knotted or woven by hand, without the use of machinery. Each and every single knot is made by hand. It is a very labor intensive process and can take very long periods of time to create. This is why handmade rugs are considered investment pieces. Typically, handmade rugs are made using wool, cotton and silk fibers. Ask the sales representative that is assisting you to show you the fiber component information, and remember this, if the sales staff cannot answer your questions, head for the door.

- There is another type of rug that uses both handmade elements as well as some assistance from machines, in particular a drill gun that has been modified. The tricky part about these types of rugs are the terms used to describe the differences. When you see the term "Hand-Hooked", the rug is made in the following way. The modified drill, that I mentioned before, is used to insert the pile into a cloth base which creates a loop pile which is then described as...... "Hand-Hooked". Sometimes, the loop pile rug is sheared off at the very top which creates a cut pile. These cut pile rugs are called "Hand-Tufted". These rugs have the look of a handmade rug without the price-tag. Remember that machine made rugs can be created quickly, so the price is typically lower. Rug collectors or those consumers that are looking to purchase a rug as an investment piece will usually bypass these rugs. If you have expensive taste but only a small budget, these rugs could be a beautiful fit. These skillfully made and labeled rugs have the look of a handmade rug without the sometimes hefty price-tag of a handmade rug.

 ***Identify The Type Of Rug With These 3 Factors.......Edges, Fringe & The Back Of The Rug***

- Edges - The way the edge of a rug is finished can be a useful indicator of how the rug was made. The edges of a machine made rug are created through binding or surging. Flip the corner of the rug to reveal the backside of the edge and look for uniform machine stitched "tracks". Handmade rugs or hand knotted rugs are finished on the edges by hand. You will not see those tell-tale machine tracks on the back of the rug and the edges will resemble surging. If you are unsure, ask the salesperson to show you the difference.

- Fringe - If the rug has a fringed edge, it can be very easy to determine whether the rug was handmade or machine made. Machine made rugs will have fringe that has been sewn on after the fact or the fringe will have a sewn line right on top in plain view. The fringe on a handmade rug should look like an extension of the fibers that were used to make the rug. It wont look like it was sewn on after.

- The Back Of The Rug - By far, the back of any rug is the easiest way for me to tell how a rug was made. I enjoy showing my clients this method of detecting the origins of their rugs. Handmade rugs have the distinct marks that any handmade item would have. The knotting on the back of a handmade rug will be a bit uneven. Some knots will be slightly smaller or larger than others. Handmade rugs will have slight imperfections or inconsistencies. That's what makes these rugs so special, it's "flaws" are actually a good thing. Machine made rugs are typically very uniform on the back. You wont see the same inconsistencies. Rugs that are called hand hooked or hand tufted will typically have a cloth backing which will immediately convey they their origin.

So there you have it! I know that it might seem like a lot of information but if you create a budget, you can clearly see what your options are going to be. Before you ever step foot in the store, measure the size of the space or the entire room so that you have an idea of the size, shape and price of the rug you need, or can afford. Think about the amount of foot traffic and the type of activities that will take place in and on your rug. Regardless of how the rug was created, when you do see the rug in person, flip over the corner and examine the back. The more intricate, detailed and pronounced the design, the better the quality. he more knots or weaves per square inch, the more durable the rug.

Last but certainly not least, don't forget to have your cleaned!!!!!

I hope this information is helpful and don't forget to have your rugs cleaned!

Michael Bowerman

Flooded Basements and Wet Feet in Elmsford, NY

Yesterday and into today, we were given some much needed rain. But it fell pretty hard and fast, causing some  areas to get flooded. We received a call already from a client in Elmsford, NY who's basement has several inches of water in it. When your home or business is located in in low-lying areas like Elmsford, NY, you are at greater risk for water infiltration, even with a small amount of rain. And if you have a basement, you can assume that the water will be headed for it because when it comes to water, gravity rules.

If you cant afford a total home makeover, I suggest starting with the least expensive option, buy a sump pump, or two. The sump pumps should be placed in the lowest points of your basement and having more than one pump will provide back up in case the something goes wrong with the other. Two is always better than one. If water enters your basement, the sump pumps will turn on and do their job, removing the excess water and expelling it into a slop sink, drain, bucket or outside. But installing your sump pump properly is very important. As I saw too frequently during Hurricane Irene, many home and business owners lost power, thus, making their sump pumps obsolete. The solution is simple, have your sump pumps installed properly and have a backup power source. Even a small generator that runs on any alternative power will do the trick, as long as you do proper maintenance on a regular basis. The very last thing that you would want to happen is to have the power go out and get to your basement only to discover that your generator will not start.

A more advanced solution to flooding basements is to have a french drain system installed below the soil line around the perimeter of your homes foundation. These systems carry excess water away from your home and the ground surrounding it and expel it into the street or to an underground dry well. The perforated pipes can be a material as simple as PVC or more advanced materials depending on your needs. French drain systems can be installed professionally or by a savvy do-it-yourselfer. The choice is yours.

Finally, there are several professional companies that provide basement systems to prevent any water infiltration. These basement sealing systems have proven very effective, and many times are guaranteed for years by the company that installs it. Without getting into every step of the process, they seal out water from entering your basement, from floors to walls, interior to exterior. But each home is different and some companies have a variety of materials and methods.

Educating yourself about the options that are available to you can save you a headache in the long run. Preventing water damage in your home is essential. As my Dad always says, "An ounce of prevention is worth its weight in gold!"......... I think he just makes this stuff up out of thin air (LOL) ! Stay dry out there!

Sewage Backups....Don't Touch!

Contact with sewage is hazardous! Sewage contains a number of disease causing organisms and should ONLY be handled, removed and cleaned by a qualified professional! If your home has been contaminated or exposed to sewage, here are a few things you should know.

1- Call a professional as soon as possible. Companies, like my own, can provide service professionals to shut off or fix the actual cause of the sewage leak. Otherwise, contact your plumber immediately.

2- Call  a reputable disaster restoration company. Bowerman Restoration will respond to your emergency within one hour. We proudly service all of Westchester County, NY, Putnam County, NY, Rockland County, NY & Fairfield County, CT. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, just a phone call away, 1-800-638-4799. We work with homeowners, property adjusters and insurance companies to restore your property efficiently, with quality and care.

3- Call your insurance provider to report your claim. Being knowledgeable about your coverage will eliminate any surprises when an emergency arises. Your insurance company should provide you with a claim number and a property adjuster who will assess the damage to your home or business.

4- Keep a detailed list of any items, contents or personal property that was affected, damaged, contaminated or destroyed. If you had to replace or repair any of these items, save your receipts. Keeping an accurate log of all money spent will assist you during the claims process.

5- If anyone in the home or business has a compromised or weakened immune system, they should find other accommodations immediately. Those with compromised immune systems (infants, young children, elderly, sick) are especially susceptible to the dangers of contact with sewage. They should remain off the property until it has been deemed safe by a professional. Testing and sampling may be necessary to determine when or if the contamination has been eradicated.

6- Do NOT touch or use any item that has been contaminated or that you suspect has been contaminated. Even small amounts of sewage can cause severe illness. The items that are salvageable must be cleaned, sanitized and disinfected by an experienced professional.

7- If you suspect that you or someone in your home has had contact or is sick due to contact with sewage, see a doctor immediately. Sewage contains disease causing organisms and toxins that can cause very serious complications to your health. Professional restoration technicians have protective equipment and suits to reduce their risk when they are exposed to sewage. Never the less, the only way to completely eliminate the health risks associated with sewage is by having no contact with it whatsoever.

There are times when a home or business owner can handle small emergencies on their own but that is not the case when it comes to sewage. If your residential or commercial property has been affected by sewage, call Bowerman Restoration 1-800-638-4799, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

Don't Rip Up That Wet Hardwood Floor Just Yet!

A few months ago, we completed a fairly large restoration job in Scarsdale, NY. The homeowners had a significant amount of water damage to their home after several days of heavy rains. Because their house sits at the lowest part of a steeply inclined street, their house is the prime target for excess runoff from heavy rains, or any water for that matter. Being new homeowners, they had begun to update areas of the house to suit their personal tastes. One of the first things they did was installing beautiful hardwood floors throughout the basement. They were trying to create an upscale game room and the pictures that they showed me were really impressive. unfortunately, the heavy rainfall created alot of excess water, and water, as we know, seeks the lowest possible place to settle. It just so happens that the lowest point was their newly finished basement. They were devastated, to say the least. There was several inches of water covering their brand new hardwood floors when I arrived.
The clients assumed that their hardwood floors would have to be ripped out and replaced because of the warping they had begun to see after we extracted the water. It's actually not always the case. In this particular instance, we were able to successfully salvage their floors. Depending on how long the floors were exposed to the water, how much water actually penetrated the wood, and several other factors can determine if your floors can be saved. An experienced restoration company will have the tools to properly assess the damage and the equipment to properly fix it. The equipment that I use in scenarios where there are wet hardwood floors uses air that is directly injected under and in-between the planks or panels of wood. It can take several days of drying to properly salvage the floors, but only experienced technicians should be handling these types of repairs. It's important that flooring, among other fixtures, dry slowly, evenly and thoroughly. This principle actually applies to most damaged parts of the structure.
If your home suffers water damage, the best thing to do is to call a reputable disaster restoration company (preferably mine....shameless plug......I know). Next, take a deep breath and let the professionals do what you hired them to do. A great restoration company will have employees that can answer all of your questions and concerns, the proper equipment to do the job and a plan of action to properly handle the situation. If they don't, call another company!

How To Store Your Rugs The Right Way

When you are having any work done in your home or are moving, prevent damage from happening to your area rugs and store them the right way. I was called by a client in Larchmont that stored her rug in her unfinished basement while construction was being completed on her home. While her intentions were good, her actions created a bigger problem. The rug had a mold problem and large crease marks in it. So if you need to store your rug, do it the right way, and follow the simple steps below to keep your rug in its best possible condition.

 - Never store your rug when its dirty. Have your rug professionally cleaned before it is stored. A quality carpet cleaner, such as myself (shameless plug, I know) can pick up, clean and store your rug, eliminating the hassle all together.
 - Never store a wet rug. Even if the rug is damp, it can lead to mold growth. Other problems include cracking and de-lamination of the backing of the rug. These types of restorations can be costly.
 - Never fold your area rug. Folding you rug will lead to annoying creases and ugly wrinkles and can potentially damage the backing of the rug. The proper way to store your rug is by rolling it around an acid-free cardboard tube.
 - Never store your rug in a room that isnt climate controlled. Basements and attics are not good places to store your area rugs. Basements are typically damp and have the potential for water infiltration. Attics are typically too dry with little air flow. Store your rugs in a cool, dry room with climate control, so it wont get too hot or too dry.
 - Never store your rug on the floor. If the room ever gets flooded so will your rug.
 - Never store your rug in direct sunlight. Sunlight will fade your rug and the cost to fix the problem can be very steep.
 - Never wrap your rug in materials that have acidic properties. When you wrap your rug, it should be in acid-free paper or fabric that does not contain inks or dyes. We recommend using "TYVEK" building paper or Muslin, tucking the ends of the fabric or paper into the edges of the rolled carpet. Dont use any sticky tapes directly on the rug. They will leave residues and attract dirt.

These do's and dont's are important to follow to prevent damage from occurring to your rugs. But to eliminate the hassle and headache of wrapping and storing your rug all together, just call a professional, quality carpet cleaner. We will pick up, clean, properly roll, wrap, store, and even deliver your rug to you when you are ready. So to properly store your rug and keep it in its best possible condition, follow the simple steps above, or just call me!

MICHAEL BOWERMAN - PRESIDENT
MICHAEL BOWERMAN CARPET CLEANING, INC & BOWERMAN RESTORATION LLC

Cold Weather Reminder for Westchester County

I just want to remind everyone out there in Westchester County, NY and those in the tri-state area that the weather is changing tonight! The temperature is expected to dip down to about 18 degrees by midnight and then continue to drop thru the early morning, possibly getting as low as 12 degrees! When the weather gets this cold, I always get phone calls from clients with water in their home due to burst pipes. Remember to shut off all of your outdoor water faucets and sources, making sure that there is no remaining water in the pipes. Sprinkler systems and outdoor faucets that are not prepared properly for the freezing temperatures can absolutely burst. These lines must be "bled", which basically means removing the remaining water in the pipes after the main shut-off valve is turned off. Even if there is only a little bit of water in these pipes, they can burst when the temperature drops below freezing. Water expands when it freezes, thus causing pipes to crack, break and burst. Also remember that on days like this, when it is very cold and very windy, check the areas that surround your home. If you see any hanging branches that are lurking dangerously close to your roof, gutters, or windows, call a professional company to have them removed. Many times, it only takes one strong gust of wind to break branches from the trees near our homes. If the branches are big enough, they can leave massive damage in their wake; holes in roofs, shattering windows, or ripping off gutters. Even small branches and leaves that get blown about in windy weather can clog up gutters. You might not even realize that your gutters are clogged until the next rain storm, when water starts seeping into your house because the gutters cant carry it away. Being vigilant about keeping your home safe and periodically checking gutters, trees, and the foundation of your house can prevent a high priced remediation and reconstruction job. Stay warm this winter but most importantly, stay safe. If you do find that your having a problem with water, mold, smoke, soot, fire or sewage, and you live in the Westchester County area, give us a call. We have proudly serviced Scarsdale, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Ardsley, Bedford, Mamaroneck, Chappaqua, Purchase, Rye, Eastchester, Bronxville, White Plains, Yonkers, Tuckahoe, NYC, and Connecticut. We answer your emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.

MICHAEL BOWERMAN - PRESIDENT

BOWERMAN RESTORATION LLC - EXPERTS IN DISASTER RECOVERY
STORM, WATER, FLOOD, MOLD, SEWAGE, FIRE, SMOKE & SOOT REMEDIATION
17 JEAN LANE, HARTSDALE, NY 10530

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Before You Light That Match!

During the cold weather months, many of us enjoy sitting by the fireplace with a blazing fire burning. But I would like to remind everyone how important it is to use your fireplaces and wood burning stoves with safety as your first priority. Make sure you have these items inspected, maintained and repaired as often as neccessary. I receive plenty of calls during the fall and winter months from home owners with fireplace related mishaps. Aside from the obvious danger of something in your home catching fire, soot and smoke damage are just as dangerous and disasterous. I had a call just 2 weeks ago from a client in Scarsdale, NY who forgot to adjust the flue in their fireplace. They started a fire, walked out of the room to attend to something else but began to smell and see smoke. Thankfully, there wasnt any fire damage, but their entire living room as well as the rest of their first floor rooms were smoke and soot damaged. The living room was the worst but the smell of smoke traveled throughout the rest of the home through their central heating/cooling system. Smoke and soot damage can be devestating and it can get very costly to remediate. So take my advice please, and use precaution when using a fireplace or wood burning stove.

MICHAEL BOWERMAN - PRESIDENT
BOWERMAN RESTORATION LLC - EXPERTS IN DISASTER RECOVERY
STORM, WATER, FLOOD, MOLD, SEWAGE, FIRE, SMOKE & SOOT REMEDIATION
17 JEAN LANE, HARTSDALE, NY 10530
CELL: 914-804-5737