diff --git a/pandora/item/models.py b/pandora/item/models.py
index 9bbcaa16..1d8a2cfd 100644
--- a/pandora/item/models.py
+++ b/pandora/item/models.py
@@ -1047,8 +1047,7 @@ class Item(models.Model):
                                 pass
                             else:
                                 continue
-                    if value_ is not None:
-                        set_value(s, name, value_)
+                    set_value(s, name, value_)
         s.save()
 
     def update_facet(self, key):