diff --git a/bitlbee.spec b/bitlbee.spec
index 206e025..673022d 100644
--- a/bitlbee.spec
+++ b/bitlbee.spec
@@ -177,9 +177,6 @@ if [ $1 -eq 1 ]; then
 fi
 %endif
 
-%clean
-rm -rf $RPM_BUILD_ROOT
-
 %files
 %defattr(-,root,root,-)
 %doc COPYING doc/{AUTHORS,CHANGES,CREDITS,FAQ,README}