I think it's going to take changes in the app - by default, the inbox is treated as a "parking area" for items you're considering but haven't actually committed to yet.
That's why the "clean up" step was necessary - it moved the items out of the inbox and onto your 'real' task list.
That's why the "clean up" step was necessary - it moved the items out of the inbox and onto your 'real' task list.