Hi, I'm sorry if you found it frustrating but I think it somehow belongs to the experience. The dash was implemented as a supplement to the movement mechanic. My "Strategy" for beating the game is to touch the floor with the mop for a short time to load the dash and then turn the mop to catapult it up into the air. Then I use the dash to make a minor adjustment to my "jump".
Thank you for playing and for the feedback!