diff --git a/toastr.js b/toastr.js
index 1f804394..2a4fbc14 100644
--- a/toastr.js
+++ b/toastr.js
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@
                 var force = clearOptions && clearOptions.force ? clearOptions.force : false;
                 if ($toastElement && (force || $(':focus', $toastElement).length === 0)) {
                     $toastElement[options.hideMethod]({
-                        duration: options.hideDuration,
+                        duration: force ? 0 : options.hideDuration,
                         easing: options.hideEasing,
                         complete: function () { removeToast($toastElement); }
                     });