diff --git a/usr/lib/archboot/installer/base.sh b/usr/lib/archboot/installer/base.sh
index 4df7941c3..dbb41e84b 100644
--- a/usr/lib/archboot/installer/base.sh
+++ b/usr/lib/archboot/installer/base.sh
@@ -352,10 +352,12 @@ _mainmenu() {
             elif [[ "${_EXIT}" == "2" ]]; then
                 _dialog --infobox "Rebooting in 10 seconds...\nDon't forget to remove the boot medium!" 4 50
                 sleep 10
+                clear
                 reboot
             elif [[ "${_EXIT}" == "3" ]]; then
                 _dialog --infobox "Powering off in 10 seconds...\nDon't forget to remove the boot medium!" 4 50
                 sleep 10
+                clear
                 poweroff
             fi
             ;;