When cleaning ceramic tile floors, you don't have to worry about wax or floor finish. You just need to sweep and mop them on a regular basis, and they'll stay clean and shiny. They can be mopped with just clear water, or you can add just a dash of liquid dish soap. Make sure you change the water as soon as it gets cloudy. Keep in mind that too much soap or dirty water will make the floors dull and/or sticky. Don't use scrub pads on ceramic tile floors, or you could scratch them. At , we wash most floors on our hands and knees, cleaning and then drying a small area at a time.