What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perplex clergy, producing cleaning requisite (10)" mean?

The definition is "cleaning requisite". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FLOOR (synonym of "Perplex") + CLOTH (synonym of "clergy,"); definition: "cleaning requisite" The answer is FLOORCLOTH.

Perplex clergy, producing cleaning requisite (10)

Times Cryptic #28795 | 13 Down | 2023-12-25 flower

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