Should I sand before I put another coat of polyurethane on my hard wood floor?

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Q: Could I put another coat of polyurethane on my hard wood floor, or should I sand it first?

A: The existing coat needs to be thoroughly buffed or abraded first. It would also be wise to clean first to help remove any possible contaminants from the old finish.

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