diff --git a/doc/src/guide/loop_handlers.asciidoc b/doc/src/guide/loop_handlers.asciidoc
index 21bf8424..e5132a74 100644
--- a/doc/src/guide/loop_handlers.asciidoc
+++ b/doc/src/guide/loop_handlers.asciidoc
@@ -112,10 +112,6 @@ info(_Msg, Req, State) ->
 
 === Cleaning up
 
-It is recommended that you set the connection header to
-`close` when replying, as this process may be reused for
-a subsequent request.
-
 Please refer to the xref:handlers[Handlers chapter]
 for general instructions about cleaning up.