Comments on: The Best Solution for a Smelly Instant Pot Silicone Ring

By: Neena Nandagopal

Neena Nandagopal — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:58:11 +0000

Hi Betty,

That is a great idea – hang it outside – too funny!

But, yes, having a few extras does, help too!

By: BETTY C MICHAEL

BETTY C MICHAEL — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 01:18:18 +0000

Thanks for all the information here concerning a smelly ring. lol. I too have tried different things to get rid of the smell. Nothing worked, I will most definitely hang it on something outside and let it stay there overnight or two nights. I will also buy extra rings.

By: Neena Nandagopal

Neena Nandagopal — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 19:44:04 +0000

In reply to Mike.

Hi Mike,
Nothing like a little fresh air – what a simple solution! Thanks for sharing. I will have to try that one, too. 🙂

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:20:16 +0000

In reply to Mike.

Hi Neena,
Bought the extra rings, cheap enough – but I must tell you I am a frugal New Englander. I just sort of refused to throw out the old one knowing it was still good. I tried every concoction known to humanity to rid it of the odor (it had become a mission of sorts) – After my last futile effort with steaming in a vinegar/lemon solution – i gave up and put out on my back deck post to rid my closet of the smell until trash day.

The next morning I went out on the deck and realized I had left it outside all night ! I pulled it off the post – gave it a whiff – and much to my surprise it was almost completely odor free.

So I guess, much like the great inventions of all time, my solution came completely by accident.

Thought it was worth sharing – lol

Mike

By: Neena Nandagopal

Neena Nandagopal — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:10:46 +0000

In reply to Mike.

Hi Mike,
Yes! The cost of an extra silicone ring is minimal compared to the aggravation of cleaning the original. 🙂
I think you will be happy with the new one.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:44:10 +0000

I am coming to the same determination as you Neena.
Have tried it all, steaming with vinegar, steaming with lemon, steaming with vinegar AND lemon, soaking for hours in vinegar, baking soda- and everything in between. This is from a new instant pot that really has only made a single batch of chicken soup !
Resistance is futile – buy the new rings !!!!
The odor cannot be removed no matter what you do.
I even removed and left on top of pot, new the closet smells !
Discretion is the better part of valor here – buying new silicone rings.