diff --git a/code/modules/persistence/filth.dm b/code/modules/persistence/filth.dm
index f8fbcdb9c6..6271893e98 100644
--- a/code/modules/persistence/filth.dm
+++ b/code/modules/persistence/filth.dm
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 	random_icon_states = list("mfloor1", "mfloor2", "mfloor3", "mfloor4", "mfloor5", "mfloor6", "mfloor7")
 	color = "#464f33"
 	persistent = TRUE
+	anchored = 1
 
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/filth/Initialize()
 	. = ..()