diff --git a/mock/py/mockbuild/backend.py b/mock/py/mockbuild/backend.py
index e81589d17..6623799dd 100644
--- a/mock/py/mockbuild/backend.py
+++ b/mock/py/mockbuild/backend.py
@@ -90,7 +90,6 @@ def clean(self):
         if self.backup:
             self.backup_results()
         self.state.start("clean chroot")
-        util.orphansKill(self.buildroot.make_chroot_path())
         self.buildroot.delete()
         self.state.finish("clean chroot")