How To Keep Instant Pot Clean
The instant pot is like any stainless steel cookware and can develop blueish stains caused by minerals in water and food.
How to keep instant pot clean. In addition to doing a deep clean knock out odors by filling the pot with 1 cup water 1 cup white vinegar and some lemon peel. Clean the cooker base and rim. This will damage the heating element inside the pot. Never immerse the cooker base in water or place it in the dishwasher. To remove these stains simply soak the pot in white vinegar for about 5.
If there is food on the inside of the pot wipe it away with a slightly damp cloth. How often to clean an instant pot the instant pot should be cleaned after every use. Since most of the inner cooking chambers are stainless steel the vessel can be hand washed with hot water and dishwashing liquid or placed in the dishwasher. If the appliance is used regularly it should be deep cleaned at least once a month. This will prevent any odors from getting locked in.
How to deep clean an instant pot. Unplug the instant pot and remove the lid. Clean the inner pot.