South Lyon has two kinds of wood floor and they need opposite things. Around the older streets near downtown there is original solid oak, often under fifty years of wax and oil soap. Out in the subdivisions off Pontiac Trail and 10 Mile there is newer engineered and prefinished hardwood, which cannot be sanded more than once or twice and is usually dulled by residue rather than wear.
The Master's Touch Cleaning has been working on both since 2002. We identify what you actually have before we touch it, because the process that rescues a 1940s solid oak floor will ruin a modern engineered one.
Solid oak in older South Lyon homes
Original strip oak that has been waxed for decades reads as dark, patchy and permanently dirty. It almost never is. We remove the wax buildup properly, deep clean with pH-neutral wood-safe solutions, and the wood comes back several shades lighter than the owner expected. Where the finish has genuinely thinned, screen and recoat puts a fresh coat down without sanding away irreplaceable wood.
Engineered and prefinished floors in newer builds
Engineered hardwood has a thin real-wood wear layer over a plywood core — there is very little material to sand, so cleaning and recoating are not just the cheaper option, they are often the only option. We use low-moisture, wood-safe methods that will not swell the seams, and we can recoat compatible factory finishes to bring back the sheen.
Screen & recoat instead of a full refinish
Lightly abrading the existing finish and applying a fresh coat takes a day, produces almost no dust, costs far less than sanding, and removes none of the wood. For most South Lyon floors that have lost their shine but are structurally fine, it is the correct answer — and we will say so rather than quote you a refinish you do not need.
Serving South Lyon, Lyon Township and New Hudson
South Lyon (48178), Lyon Township and New Hudson all sit on the same Oakland West route, along with Milford and Wixom. That keeps drive time short, scheduling quick — usually one to three business days — and travel costs out of your quote.
Frequently Asked Questions — South Lyon
Can engineered hardwood be cleaned and recoated?
Cleaned, always. Recoated, usually — it depends on the factory finish, and some aluminum-oxide finishes need specific preparation to bond. We check what you have before committing to it.
My floors look cloudy. Is that damage?
Usually not. Cloudiness is typically a film of old cleaner or wax sitting on top of an intact finish. Removing it is a cleaning job, not a refinishing job.
Will you use steam on my wood floors?
No. Steam forces moisture into the seams and between boards, which causes cupping and finish failure over time. We use controlled low-moisture methods on wood, always.
Do you serve Lyon Township and New Hudson too?
Yes, both, on the same route as South Lyon. Call (888) 457-9155 for a free quote.