diff --git a/test/hosting/webhost.py b/test/hosting/webhost.py
index 286ef63a55..0250445551 100644
--- a/test/hosting/webhost.py
+++ b/test/hosting/webhost.py
@@ -190,6 +190,7 @@ def stop_room(app_client: "FlaskClient",
             if address:
                 room.timeout = original_timeout
                 room.last_activity = new_last_activity
+                room.commands.clear()  # make sure there is no leftover /exit
                 print("timeout restored")