What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cleaners put off by little boy's room (10)" mean?

The definition is "Cleaners". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DETER (synonym="put off, as a verb = discourage") + GENTS (synonym="little boys’ room = euphemism for a men’s toilet") = DETERGENTS; definition: "Cleaners" The answer is DETERGENTS.

Cleaners put off by little boy's room (10)

Independent Cryptic #11963 | 8 Down | 2025-02-11 flower

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