diff --git a/root/sanitize.sh b/root/sanitize.sh
index d1d3cc6..4a1ca54 100644
--- a/root/sanitize.sh
+++ b/root/sanitize.sh
@@ -72,5 +72,9 @@ fi
 echo "Syncing disks..."
 sync
 
+# Clear the journal
+journalctl --rotate
+journalctl --vacuum-time=1s
+
 echo "Cleanup complete. Ready for imaging."
 exit 0