diff --git a/utils.py b/utils.py
index 7352a40..04c7a49 100644
--- a/utils.py
+++ b/utils.py
@@ -19,6 +19,11 @@ def upgrade_originals():
 def remove_deselected_files():
     il = itemlist.models.List.objects.get(name='New Originals')
     for i in il.items.all():
+        changed = False
         for f in i.files.filter(selected=False):
             f.data.delete()
             f.delete()
+            changed = True
+        if changed:
+            i.save()
+