diff --git a/Jenkinsfile b/Jenkinsfile
index 3c836114..00f7c188 100644
--- a/Jenkinsfile
+++ b/Jenkinsfile
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ pipeline {
         prepareBuild()
         sh '''
         echo "Setting up the environment"
+        echo "Jenkins may have left over files from previous builds"
+        git clean -df
         '''
       }
     }