diff --git a/Netdisco/share/views/ajax/datatabledefaults.tt b/Netdisco/share/views/ajax/datatabledefaults.tt
index ad3b9a49..94c86b68 100644
--- a/Netdisco/share/views/ajax/datatabledefaults.tt
+++ b/Netdisco/share/views/ajax/datatabledefaults.tt
@@ -35,4 +35,7 @@
           }
         });
       }
+
+      // make sure filter is never saved
+      data.search.search = "";
     }