Just bought a new butterfly mop, laugh all you want, but I am not used to mopping ... any advice?

Just bought a new butterfly mop, laugh all you want, but I am not used to mopping ... any advice?
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answer:I use ¾ cup bleach per gallon of water for my tile bathroom and linoleum/whatever floors. I don’t know if it’s better or not, I never tried vinegar, but it works for me.
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