Southeast Michigan · Residue Cleanup

Fire Extinguisher Dust & Discharge Cleanup in Michigan

Dry chemical powder removed from surfaces, electronics, HVAC and belongings, safely and completely.

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✓ 30+ years in business, since 1993
✓ IICRC Certified Firm #70014686
✓ Licensed, bonded & insured
✓ 3-year workmanship warranty

That Powder Is Harder to Clean Than It Looks

Most home and business fire extinguishers use dry chemical powder. When one goes off, the fine dust spreads through the room and into the HVAC system, settles on electronics and can be corrosive to metal if left alone.

Wiping it with water often turns it into a sticky paste. Select Restoration uses HEPA vacuums, dry cleaning methods and the right neutralizing cleaners for the type of agent used, and we clean or change the HVAC filters so the dust is not recirculated.

We handle homes, restaurants, offices, schools and vehicles.

Fire extinguisher powder cleanup in a Michigan kitchen

Local, family run, since 1993

Why Metro Detroit Homeowners Trust Select Restoration

Letting a company into your home after a fire or flood takes trust. Here is what you can count on from us, and what our customers say about us.

★★★★★
4.7 on Google
From homeowners across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne County

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✓30+ Years Local
Family run since 1993, with our own shop at 31435 Utica Road in Fraser. Not a franchise.
✓IICRC Certified Firm
Certified Firm #70014686, with IICRC-certified technicians.
✓Michigan Licensed
Licensed contractor #2102185156, bonded and insured.
✓A+ BBB Rating
Accredited with the Better Business Bureau.
✓3-Year Warranty
Our repair workmanship is backed in writing for 3 years.
✓EPA Certified
A certified EPA business, so older homes are handled safely.
✓All Insurance Carriers
We work with every insurance company and document the damage for your claim.
✓Open 24/7
Day or night, every day of the year. Call 586-791-3900.

What Happens When You Call

1
A real person answers
Day or night, you talk to our local team in Fraser, not a national call center.
2
We are there fast
A certified technician is usually at your door within about an hour.
3
We stop the damage
Water removal, board-up or tarping starts right away, and we photograph and document everything for your insurance.
4
One team to the finish
Our own crews handle the cleanup and repairs, backed by our 3-year workmanship warranty.

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Related Services

Smoke Damage Restoration by Select Restoration

Soot and smoke residue cleaned from every surface.
Fire & Smoke Cleanup by Select Restoration

Walls, ceilings and HVAC cleaned after a fire.
Thermal Fogging & Odor Removal by Select Restoration

Smoke odor removed so it does not come back.
Restaurant Fire Damage by Select Restoration

Commercial kitchens restored.
Contents Cleaning & Pack-Out by Select Restoration

Belongings cleaned, stored and returned.
Macomb County Fire Damage by Select Restoration

Full fire restoration in Macomb County.

Our Cleanup Process

1
Identify
We find out which extinguisher agent was used.
2
Contain
HVAC shut off and area contained.
3
HEPA vacuum
Loose powder removed.
4
Clean
Surfaces wiped with the right cleaner.
5
Check
Electronics, vents and filters checked.

IICRC Certified Firm #70014686

We Follow the ANSI/IICRC S700 Fire and Smoke Damage Standard

ANSI/IICRC S700 (First Edition, 2025) is the first American National Standard for professional fire and smoke damage restoration. It covers how fire residues are assessed, how odor is managed, how structures and HVAC systems are cleaned and how a restoration work plan is built after a fire. Select Restoration is an IICRC Certified Firm, and we follow S700 on every fire and smoke damage job.

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Assessment first
Before any cleaning starts, we identify the type of residue (dry smoke, wet smoke, protein or fuel-oil soot), how far it traveled and which areas and items were affected.
Safety and protection
Soot and fire residues carry fine particles and chemicals. Our crews wear the protective equipment the standard calls for and keep residues from spreading to clean areas.
Source removal
Charred and unsalvageable materials keep producing odor. They come out first, so the cleaning and deodorizing that follow actually last.
Structural cleaning
Walls, ceilings, framing and floors are cleaned with methods matched to the residue, not one product for everything.
HVAC and air systems
Smoke travels through ductwork. Air handlers and ducts are evaluated and cleaned so soot and odor are not blown back through the house.
Odor management
We remove odor at the source, then use deodorization such as thermal fogging where it fits the job, instead of covering smells with fragrance.
Contents restoration
Furniture, clothing, electronics and keepsakes are inventoried and cleaned or packed out, with salvage decisions documented.
A written work plan
Every job gets a documented restoration plan and a final evaluation, with photos and notes insurance carriers and adjusters recognize.

Why Families Trust Select Restoration After a Fire

A fire is one of the hardest things a family can go through, and the company you let into your home should treat it that way. Select Restoration is a local, family-run company that has served Metro Detroit for 30+ years. We are not a franchise or a call center. Our shop is on Utica Road in Fraser, and the people cleaning your home are our own crew.

Following S700 means we clean soot instead of painting over it, clean the ductwork instead of skipping it, and remove smoke odor at the source instead of covering it up. We work directly with your insurance company, document every step, and our own crews handle the repairs, so one team takes care of your home from the first call to the final walkthrough. As an IICRC Certified Firm, we employ certified technicians, carry liability insurance, keep a written complaint policy and follow the IICRC code of ethics. Learn more about the S700 standard at iicrc.org.

Real Jobs, Real Results

Our own crews, our own photos. Every job gets the same start-to-finish care.

Before: kitchen fire damage by Select Restoration

Before: kitchen fire damage
Before: basement after a fire by Select Restoration

Before: basement after a fire
Before: fire-damaged kitchen by Select Restoration

Before: fire-damaged kitchen
After: kitchen restored by Select Restoration

After: kitchen restored
After: basement rebuilt by Select Restoration

After: basement rebuilt
After: new kitchen installed by Select Restoration

After: new kitchen installed

Why Choose Select Restoration

  • Local and family run since 1993, not a franchise
  • 24/7 board-up and emergency response
  • Cleanup and full rebuild from one company
  • In-house design center in Fraser
  • IICRC certified, licensed, bonded and insured
  • 3-year workmanship warranty

Insurance & Deductible Help

We work with all insurance carriers. We document the damage with photos, moisture readings and a detailed estimate your insurance company can review, and we keep you updated at every step.

  • No money up front: your deductible is due when the work is done
  • $500 off upgrades through our Deductible Forgiveness Program
  • Financing and payment plans available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is fire extinguisher powder harmful?

It can irritate skin, eyes and lungs, and some agents are corrosive to metal. Avoid stirring it up and keep the HVAC off.

Can I vacuum it up?

A household vacuum will blow the fine powder back into the air. HEPA equipment is needed.

Is cleanup covered by insurance?

It is often covered when the extinguisher was used on a covered fire. Check your policy.

Do you clean commercial kitchens?

Yes, including restaurant kitchens after suppression system discharges.

Is Select Restoration near me?

If you are anywhere in Macomb County or the rest of Metro Detroit, yes. We are a local company, not a call center: our shop is at 31435 Utica Road in Fraser, and for fire extinguisher dust & discharge cleanup our crews can usually be at your door within about an hour, 24/7. Call 586-791-3900.

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Extinguisher went off?

Turn off the HVAC and call us.

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Select Restoration · 31435 Utica Road, Fraser, MI 48026 · Open 24 hours