diff --git a/manifests/immich/backup.yaml b/manifests/immich/backup.yaml
index cedae02..c567cc5 100644
--- a/manifests/immich/backup.yaml
+++ b/manifests/immich/backup.yaml
@@ -96,6 +96,7 @@ spec:
                 - /bin/sh
                 - "-c"
                 - >-
+                  rm -r /staging/*;
                   immich-go
                   archive
                   "--write-to-folder"