diff --git a/src/input/key_map/default.yml b/src/input/key_map/default.yml
index bf8b39e9..acfbf8cf 100644
--- a/src/input/key_map/default.yml
+++ b/src/input/key_map/default.yml
@@ -56,9 +56,7 @@ normal:
   "'": application::switch_to_jump_mode
   "0": application::switch_to_command_mode
   "#": application::switch_to_syntax_mode
-  /:
-    - application::switch_to_search_mode
-    - search::clear_query
+  /: application::switch_to_search_mode
   ",": view::scroll_up
   ">": buffer::indent_line
   "<": buffer::outdent_line
diff --git a/src/models/application/modes/search.rs b/src/models/application/modes/search.rs
index 864604ca..e508aaf6 100644
--- a/src/models/application/modes/search.rs
+++ b/src/models/application/modes/search.rs
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ impl SearchMode {
 
     pub fn reset(&mut self) {
         self.insert = true;
+        self.input = None;
+        self.results = None;
     }
 
     pub fn insert_mode(&self) -> bool {