Yeah, that sentence boggles me. Essentials are basic. But of course. But, you know HOW basic because you have none? HUH?
I mean, I get what they're trying to get to: you take the little things, like soap, for granted.
As to needing cleaned or enlightened, I've given up. I mean, I'll still bathe and stuff, but...
(and, I've come full circle. Second time today.)