What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cleaner tackles little boy's chamber (7)" mean?

The definition is "chamber". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ED (synonym="‘little boy’") in BROOM (synonym="‘cleaner’") = BEDROOM; definition: "chamber" The answer is BEDROOM.

Cleaner tackles little boy's chamber (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29042 | 1 Across | 2023-04-12 flower

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