diff --git a/client/src/components/Screensaver.tsx b/client/src/components/Screensaver.tsx
index f88f1dd..4a20a14 100644
--- a/client/src/components/Screensaver.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/Screensaver.tsx
@@ -272,7 +272,6 @@ export function Screensaver({ onClose }: ScreensaverProps) {
     console.log('Screensaver: Using colors', colors);
 
     let startTime = Date.now();
-    let clearInterval = 0;
 
     const animate = () => {
       const currentTime = Date.now();
@@ -282,13 +281,6 @@ export function Screensaver({ onClose }: ScreensaverProps) {
       if (currentTime - lastClearTime > 180000) {
         ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
         setLastClearTime(currentTime);
-        clearInterval = 0;
-      }
-
-      // Clear screen every few seconds for variety
-      if (clearInterval > 5000) {
-        ctx.clearRect(0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
-        clearInterval = 0;
       }
 
       // Create gradient background
@@ -313,7 +305,7 @@ export function Screensaver({ onClose }: ScreensaverProps) {
       // Draw clock
       drawClock(ctx, canvas.width, canvas.height);
 
-      clearInterval += 16; // ~60fps
+      // Schedule next frame before any potential clearing
       animationRef.current = requestAnimationFrame(animate);
     };