Dust Cleaning on Shabbat with Subterfuge

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Question

If someone's suit gets dusty on Shabbat, is it permissible to squeeze between people so that the suit gets cleaned in this way?

Answer

If one passes and squeezes there with the intention to clean, it is forbidden.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 302

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