diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 8dfe9ca..bd8618c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Load the dotfiles into the home directory:
 
     cd ~
     git clone https://gitlab.com/ntnsndr/dotfiles.git
-    mv ~/dotfiles/{.,}* ~/
+    mv ~/dotfiles/{.,}* ~/ && rm -rf ~/dotfiles
 
 Then execute the appropriate script. On Arch-based systems: