Hey everyone! Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions! Make sure you watch my 26 Instant Pot Tips video and to subscribe! :) - Lisa

@asouthafrican661

3 жыл бұрын

What if I don’t have white vinegar?

@eclecticdom

3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to see you do quick release with all that liquid. Doesn't it spray all over?

@tommyharris5817

Жыл бұрын

@@asouthafrican661 Get some

I used to clean for a living. I'm into shortcuts. You will never need to deep clean your liner with this tip: After removing the last of the food, add an inch of water, pop the lid on, and set to cook for one minute. It loosens all the food on the sides of the pot, and makes it so easy to swish around the water, dump it out, and finish cleaning with a soft soapy rag or sponge. Rinse, and replace. Never use metal. Utensils or scrubbers. I never would place it in a dishwasher, because of the harsh chemicals that will ruin the finish on the ss. That's why pots get dull. I bought a second pot recently, so that I can cook two things in one go, and the old one is as shiny as the new. In addition, if you burn something onto the bottom, just add a cup of vinegar, and heat for 5 minutes. Then, use a nylon scrubber. In order not to put the lid in the dishwasher, but get it clean, use a soft brush to get into the nooks and crannies. I've never had to take my pot apart for cleaning. Over 6 years now, and my entire unit looks like new, except that the gasket is dark (and I'm using the original gasket.) I use my pot nearly every day. (Who stores it?)

@goodintentions1302

3 жыл бұрын

Yours is the absolute BEST tip! 😉 It's also what I do. 🙂

@valerie2158

3 жыл бұрын

I am going to try this! I made a Pot Roast on 4th of July. Yesterday I scrubbed and scrubbed to clean the pot. I thought there has to be a better way. Also scraping the bottom of the hot pot with a silicone spatula helps.

@PDXDiamond

3 жыл бұрын

What do you do for odors in the gasket? Does this address that too?

@jzthompson9598

3 жыл бұрын

@@PDXDiamond Pretty much. I found that it didn't change odors after it was a few months old. I bought new ones, but haven't bothered changing them. I'm still using the first, and it has no odor. It seldom needs washing. It gets sterilized by steam every time you cook. Food seldom ever gets on the inside of the lid unless I touch it with a dirty spoon. I usually just wipe the outside.Steam cleaning is better than dishwashing water.

@loveconnection1118

Жыл бұрын

I will try this fir sure!

I store my sealing ring in the freezer. That helps kill some of the odor.

@Baranello92

2 жыл бұрын

Shoot I didn’t even think of that. I’m going to put it in some vinegar and if it still smells I’ll pop it in the freezer. Great tip 👍

Here’s an easy way to remove odors from the silicon ring. Cover ring completely with plain old table salt and let set for at least 30 minutes. Any salt will do. Odors will disappear. Ring is not harmed at all.

I love and learn so much from Angel Lisa! I did discover that cleaning the seal with TOOTH PASTE and a paper towel and then rinsing was the bomb at removing 90% if accumulated smells from the ring. Yay! Rinse well, obviously---smells quite fresh.

A soft toothbrush with a dab of soap works great to clean under the rim and around the outside of the lid, too. Mine came with an extra sealing ring, so when it's time to deep clean, I place the used sealing ring in the pot with the baking soda, vinegar and soap, and use the other (clean) sealing ring to close the lid. So each time I deep clean, I swap out the dirty ring for the clean one, and toss the dirty one in with the soap.

Hi Lisa, to get rid of the after-cook strong smell of the sealing ring, I tried many ways, like rinsing it with hot water, soaking it into hot water with salt for 3 hours, soaking in hot water with baking soda for 3 hours. None of them worked until I put the sealing ring back in the lid, then put a cup of water in the pot with a few bay leaves, and use high pressure to cook for 5 minutes. When done, most of the odour was gone. ( I did not try to wash it with soap because I was afraid that the sealing ring would absorb the odour of the soap and transfer it to the food later.) Please try it and see if it works for you. Instead of bay leaves, a TEA BAG would work the same way. Thanks.

@loveconnection1118

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this I'm going to try it this morning!

@ameliarannestiggins2345

Жыл бұрын

My multi cooker - Ninja Smartlid, has the same issue. I even bought a spare set if seals with the intention of swapping them over depending on what I was cooking. The idea was to use a seal that had been used for savoury food on savoury food, and likewise with sweet foods. And then I forgot - best intentions and all that. However, I'm going to try the Bay leaf thing,

@Mystress1980

Жыл бұрын

@@ameliarannestiggins2345 Same lol I got a 3 pack of spare rings though, so I still have 2 more chances to get it right. For now, I have 2 chicken-ie smelling rings instead of one. Also, the off brand ring seems to have retained MORE smell, so I'm not sure if that's a quality issue or I just happened to make extra strong chicken broth this time. Definitely going to try the bay leaf and see what I get.

@Hunglikeagrimsmo

Жыл бұрын

You can't. I've even tried running it with straight water and it doesn't come out it just changed every time you cook something

@omarlago4372

Жыл бұрын

What if you use Vinager/water?

Cover the instant pot with a pillow case for storage. Allows air in but not dust. Great videos. Thanks.

@Lisa.Childs

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, never hear of this before!

@PsychoSane13

4 жыл бұрын

I think that is a great tip. I might use that on mine along with a few other clean kitchen gadgets for a month+ storage. I just got my InstaPot so I am using it about 1 or 2 times a week at this time, so it is currently living on my counter.

@SophieMia806

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Thanks! I would have probably just put a kitchen towel over it to keep dust and such out. But those can slide off, or be knocked off.

@TSunshineful

3 жыл бұрын

Genius!

@SolangeWaithe

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I wonder if it would work on my 8L monster.

Thank you so much for this video and all of the content you've added to your channel. I bought my instant pot about a month ago and I now can't imagine what I was doing before I had it. Your channel has helped me so much. From cleaning my Instant pot to making easy meals. You are appreciated for what you do. Have a great day!

I have had some success on removing chili smell from the sealing ring by placing the curled sealing ring into a 1 quart mason, then filled with water, and added 2 denture cleaning tablets. After an overnight soak in this solution the chili smell was reduced by 80%.

@shawnise311

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I’ll get some denture tablets because nothing has worked from my first soup (Italian sausage soup) and I’ve only used it 3 times.

@pryingeyes1551

Жыл бұрын

@@shawnise311 Order additional sealing rings. The company knows of this limitation, which is why they sell a two-colored set. Orange for savory and blue for sweet and dairy based foods like yogurt. On Amazon, you can buy an off-brand four-pack which adds a clear and a black ring, but I had a bit of trouble with them sealing initially. They seal now, but I'm not the only one who had issues with the 3rd-party rings.

I store my Instant Pot with the lid just sitting on top but I put a dishtowel between the pot and the lid. Keeps it from sitting on there too tight and allows some airflow.

Very nice...when I was looking for a video on how to clean my pot..the first video that came up was from six sisters stuff and basically she was trying to sell us ecloths...this was thorough without selling us things..thank you!

Love your videos!! My daughter is planning on getting one and I will share your videos with her. I have a Fagor multi pot and the very first thing I made in it was Swiss Steak. I tried EVERYTHING to get the smell out. Vinegar, soaking, peroxide in a bag in the sun, bleach, dishwasher..... I finally got a new ring. Then I tried Clorox Cleanup with Bleach.... I had made bone broth from a turkey carcass for my dogs and the smell was horrible! I was cleaning up all the surfaces and I put the ring in the dishwasher and didn't want my room mate to barf when she open it so I sprayed some on the ring just to deodorize it. It worked!! There is absolutely NO smell - no chemical smell, no food smell, NOTHING!!! So now I have 2 rings that I can use! Happy dance!!!💃🏼

Thanks, this was excellent! I’ve been cooking Out of my instant pot for over 10 years, your video just solved a bunch of problems I’ve been struggling with for a decade! Thank you so much!

Wow! First time I saw your channel. I learned so much and I’m going to start with your suggestions right away. Thank you for explaining your tips. I love my instant pot, but had not known how to easily clean the whole pot.

you can use two lemons 2 coups of water 5 mins on high

@llw2226

3 жыл бұрын

I will do that!! I Cook half lemon in the microwave and it will clean it well as well, I have a lemon tree in my yard so that makes it convenient when it’s lemon season.

@PDXDiamond

3 жыл бұрын

Nice hack! 🍋

You are the queen of Instant pot. Your videos are always soooooo informative.

For cleaning the inside of the pot, the pot you cook in, I use the Bar Keepers Friend, you can get it 2 ways, The soft cleanser ,which you have to shake up well before using, and the powder form. I use the soft cleanser form,.After you've used that, make sure you do a quick wash inside with your dishwashing soap. Comes out looking new all the time. Don't forget to check the clear condensation cup on the side of pot.I clean all of my sealing rings in the dishwasher all the time, hang to dry, and put it back in when it's time to use again. If you have room,store the lid upside down next to the instant pot, so everything gets aired out really good.

@juliem8936

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! That is what I use. One time I over cooked rice by mistake and it was a disaster but the Bar Keepers Best friend got it off woth a soft microfiber cloth and NO scrubbing. I've used it many times and my liner looks just as good as it does when I bought it.

I feel like every inch of your house is clean and spotless. I just bought my first Instant Pot. It's the 8qt duo which I'm gonna be using for meal prepping. Thanks for this tip.

I put water and soap in the lid to wash, sometimes I add vinegar. After washing I move the silicone ring back and forth, round and round to clean the ring. Then I push on the pressure valve to let water run through it while I'm rinsing it. I have put straight vinegar in the lid and moved the silicone ring around to remove smells.

Thank you so much for sharing this video! This is soooooo helpful. I've never really known how to properly take care of my Instant Pot. But this will help immensely. Thanks again! Love your channel!

Thank you 😊 for sharing these tips. Here is one more. I've used this on Tupperware for the last 45 years. Try putting your sealing ring in a zip lock bag with some newspaper. The charcoal print absorbs almost all odors. Some have to be done a second time, like curry. But then you just rinse well.

Thanks so much for your GREAT ADVICE regarding "How to Keep My Instant Pot Smelling Great!" I just finished doing the detailed procedure for cleaning my pressure cooker, & it came out smelling BRAND NEW! Keep up the wonderful KZread Videos for new Pressure Cooker Owners. I will look forward to them. Best regards

Your videos are very informative. I hope you continue doing them. Thank you for taking the time and sharing your knowledge.

@Lisa.Childs

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment, Colette!!! - Lisa

Thank you for this video, you seriously rock. I will use all the tips 💙💜

Thanks Lisa ❤️. Gonna try your method. I'm glad your video popped up in my search 😊

Such great ideas! Thank you. I was just trying to clean the difficult parts of my Instant Pot and thought there must be an easier way.

I have a glass spray bottle of water as well! Store the lid upside down was my fave tip, with the sealing ring removed. Subscribed

Thank you so much for this video, your Instant pot videos are the best!!!

Those are great tips for new users with the Instant Pots and I use them all the time.

@nancylee9489

3 жыл бұрын

I did the deep clean of my instapot with the baking soda, vinegar, water and dish soap. I had no clue that it needed to be done. I am still in shock 😳

Your eye makeup is beautiful, as are you...You explain really well for us newbies. Thanks!

This works amazingly and made me so excited! I can see a reflection of my face in the liner! I wished I would have taken a before picture. Thank you for your help.

Bar Keepers Friend is also great to use to clean your liner

@SophieMia806

3 жыл бұрын

I've recently heard this (I'm very new to the instant pot, so all this is new to me. Lol). I went to Walmart yesterday and looked for some, but they were out. I looked on the Walmart app, and they had a powder cleanser, and a liquid kind. It looked like the liquid kind can be used for cookware, as it mentioned that on the front. The powder cleanser did not. Would one be better than the other for this task? Thank you.

New subscriber! I really appreciate you sharing and the effort it takes to create these. I’ll watch the IP accessories video right after this one because I can already tell that a few smart extras will make IP meal prep even better.

Great tips, thanks so much for sharing.

great videos....i love my instant pot but you help me love it even more!!!!! thank you

All I’m going to say. Thank you! I needed this.

Thank you for this video. Just got my Instant pot this week and have been experimenting with different soups. But when I made macaroni for a macaroni salad, some starchy sticky weater got trapped around the pot rim. I'l use your tip to cleam this are. So far, so good. 😊

Thanks for this great video. I was nervous about buying the IP because the seal I thought would mold or stink. Great tips on cleaning and storing!!

Great information. Thank you so very much.

My instant pot arrives on Monday, I’m watching all your vids! thanks so much!! Love from Chile 🇨🇱

@SophieMia806

3 жыл бұрын

How do you like it so far? I got mine in May 2020, but just recently started using it. I was scared of it, based on stuff I used to hear, and also because of all the buttons. Lol. But so far I'm liking it. I've only used it 3 times, though.

@khanbibi

3 жыл бұрын

the instant pot is fabulous i have the duo crisp my husband got it for me for my birthday

@SophieMia806

3 жыл бұрын

@@khanbibi How do you like the air fryer part of it? I've heard mixed reviews on it. When I bought my pressure cooker, I also bought an air fryer. I didn't know at the time that the Instant Pot had an air fryer lid, too.

@hbwrks3921

3 жыл бұрын

What's your fav recipe? I've just done the boiling water test today.

Love the banking soda vinegar soap tip!!! Thanks so much. My Instant Pot lives on the counter. Tiny kitchen. Subscribing now!

@kewlztertc5386

4 жыл бұрын

Never mix Baking soda and Vinegar. They cancel each other. Instead use one or the other.

Thanks for the great tips.

Wash the liner in soapy water (unscented soap) and a little baking soda for a few minutes. A note: coffee grounds absorb odor well, so they might help odors.

Thanks for the video.. You are the best to explain how to clean, use and cook with the IP

Great tips Lisa! I’ve been using the Scrub Daddy for scrubbies. Works on multiple types of surfaces and doesn’t scratch. Hint: Scrub Daddy texture goes from stiff to soft based on cold to hot water temperature, respectively. Last a long time but are pricey.

I just discovered your channel! I used my IP for the first time tonight to make rice. It was DELICIOUS. You're doing a great job and I enjoying watching your videos. I subscribed!

Saw this video before I used my IP, for the first time, (Nov 2021) to make oatmeal. Very helpful! I have dedicated one ring for oatmeal, etc and the other for cabbage/kale/veggies/meat. Per your info, I only hand wash the lid. Plan to try the baking soda/vinegar to reduce odor, even on my dedicated "smelly" ring. Thanks so much!

your channel is perfect for trucker chefs. Thank you.

Keep the videos coming I love them.Now I got to get one of your book.

Thank you, very helpful!

This was an excellent video. Thank you & God bless you.

Thank you for the tips. I clean my pot with a sos pad. it makes it shine and look new again.

Very informative! Thanks for that! 😁

Thank you, Lisa!

Some great ideas! Thank you!

Great tips, thank you! I also found that some Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser and a Teflon scrubber (Dobie) will remove food residue from the pot and make it shine. It's a little less labor-intensive and quicker. (This method is also good for stainless steel frying pans.)

thanks again! great tips

You explain things very nicely! I would prefer no music, or even quieter music so it doesn't distract from your voice.

@JustKhristene

3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy that too!

@gblan

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, dump the music. It's distracting, bordering on annoying and adds nothing to the production value.

Great tips ~ thank you.

I just used my IP for the third time the other day, and when I washed the inner liner pot, I used a little baking soda, and a soapy sponge, and scrubbed it to get the stuck on food off. It worked pretty well, although I probably didn't scrub as thoroughly as I thought I did, as there was still some discoloration on the bottom of the pot. But it looks pretty good otherwise. And this was not a deep clean. Since I'm still new to the instant pot, I didn't even know you could deep clean it. Also, I rarely use my dishwasher, so thank you for adding tips on cleaning without using the dishwasher. I'm saving this video into one of my watch lists. Thank you!

Thank you sooo much for this video. I used my instant pot today for the first time and forgot to take the lid off while on sauté. This left burnt marks on the bottom of the pot. I scrubbed the pot continuously but it didn’t help. So happy I found your video

I've had my IP for years... Just throw the lid, after each use, in the dishwater w/ Dawn, take out the silicone ring while in the water as the water acts as a lubricant and makes it easier to take it out w/out stretching the ring and wash everything really well. Hang the ring so it can dry, put the lid in the dish drainer and let air dry. Make sure to put the little parts of the lid in a safe spot as not to lose them. I wash the pot in the same manner and maybe a little vinegar to get the hard water and food stains out. I leave the lid upside down on my IP and let the air get to the seal. It never smells. I never have to change seals for different foods, I use the same one all the time and it's several years old now. The IP was made to make our lives easier, why complicate the cleaning process? BTW, it'll never rust unless it's left down in the ocean next to the Titanic for centuries.

@Lisa.Childs

4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy this works for you!

@tammyprovidence1497

4 жыл бұрын

It REALLY depends on what you cook. I HAVE to use 2 because we make a lot of curries, Caribbean, Indian, ect foods as a result (being silicone) it takes on the pungent smells. Easy peasy

@daenas

4 жыл бұрын

@@tammyprovidence1497 True, but I do cook a lot of Italian, Mexican and my favorite Butter Chicken! I just washing everything after every meal , let the seal dry and put my lid upside down. I learned that years ago in the FB Instant Pot group.

@leighsutherland6222

4 жыл бұрын

This clown just wants to film herself so she pretends there is some special need for her appliance washing guidance!

@susancrowe3999

4 жыл бұрын

@@leighsutherland6222 what in the hell is wrong with you?

I appreciate the tip about the vinegar and pressure cook & release to clean the vent as well.

My question is the heating element gets stained how would you clean it. Had my pots for quite sometime but enjoy hearing how you do the cleaning. Thx

Great,demo and like your pastry brush idea. The IP pot etc. takes up too much room in the dishwasher, so I fill it with hot water and baking soda, if there’s stuck food in it. Usually, that’s not an issue and I just use a handled sponge filled with Dawn. It’s much faster. I dry it and put it right back into the IP. The lid rarely has food splattered on it, so I set the lid in its slot on the pot and just wipe the condensation which accumulates at the bottom and inside the ring. It doesn’t need washing all the time, unless it’s sprayed with food. (Rarely happens). Love your cook n clean method! I’ll try that from time to time...

Just bought your book. Looking forward to it!

You’re awesome. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks. Very helpful!!!

What an awesome video! Thanks from an IP newbie ♥️

What a great channel you have!

I keep learning !!

I'd definitely recommend getting the colored additional sealing rings, orange for savory and blue for sweet, and storing them in separate bags. Especially if you use cumin! I often make yogurt and quark (similar product, different bacteria). The cumin I put in spicy dishes absolutely ruins them just from the ring alone! Even after boiling, it still imparts that flavor. My only solution was to use that batch as a sour cream substitute for tex-mex and wait for additional rings to arrive.

@peaceful3250

Жыл бұрын

For yoghurt making we don't need the IP lid at all. Yoghurt is a very low temperature setting. All that's needed is a glass lid or plate.

The foam craft brush works great. I use one all the time. Also use a binder clip to hold the pot in place when needing to stir or scoop out food

Awesome information!!!

I love your channel, ty!

Great tips!

Newbie to your Channel. Ordered and received my instapot mid December haven't used it yet. I'm watching your videos to give myself encouragement to use it for the first time.

@lindap.p.1337

4 жыл бұрын

Go on and use it. You will learn by using it. Follow a recipe and you will do well.

You know the 2 spoons that came with your IP? The small handle end is made to clean the trench around the top. No need for a Skewer stick.

@Lisa.Childs

4 жыл бұрын

Really? I had no idea! thanks!

@KemosabeChica

4 жыл бұрын

I keep hearing about these spoons. I just got my 11-in-1 Duo+Air crisp IP today & have been watching so many videos & reading comments. Mine came with no spoons! It air fries with a separate lid, but does not yogurt :( but it has a sous vide option. Maybe I can order the spoon? Does it have any other purpose? Maybe I don't have it bc the pressure lid had a button to press to release the steam & you don't have to put it on sealing anymore?

@jackiespence

4 жыл бұрын

@@KemosabeChica I never got spoons either. First time hearing of them.

@abanana3855

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lisa.Childs bboboobjoobobko

@abanana3855

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lisa.Childs boboboo

Excellent. Thank you. 😊

Yes, storing with the lid upside down really works.

Great video! I'm new to IP. Question, when washing the lid - should you try to avoid getting the water into the grooves/cracks when washing it under running water? I assume that there will be less water getting into those areas compared to a dish washer

Excellent Info. I have a two cup bowl of premixed Dawn and Baking Soda, That I clean with, and for difficult cleaning I spray with white vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes. anyway, your tips are appreciated and well put together. Thank you

If you can’t get smells out of the sealing ring after you washed it just put it in a ziplock bag with some instant coffee granulates for a day or two

Thanks for your video is very detailed , do I need clean the lid with take all the small things in the lid off and wash them every time after cook or just after one a week or few days, thanks

Thanks so much! I'm finally at the point of being ready to unbox my instant pot So I'm studying up before I do that! Haha.

@cathiprevie3968

4 жыл бұрын

Sheri A, welcome! Listen closely to all the pros, don't forget the water and always check your sealing knob.

@homehelpheart7440

4 жыл бұрын

Thankfully, I have the duo Plus so I don't have to check my ceiling knob it's already set! Didn't I know that when I bought it but I'm so happy!

@aliciagillman9305

3 жыл бұрын

Mine was in its box for 2 years before I finally used it. Now I love it, esp with this channel to help figure out what I'm doing.

Another great video!

Thank you so much, Loved One

Thank you so much for the storage tip my pot has been smelling like Curry and for the sake of me I couldn't figure it out why I couldn't get rid of the smell but thank you so much for this it help me get rid of the smell

Great tips

Can you do a video on the new Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid? It fits most 6 QT Instant Pot Pressure cookers. Love your vids. Just started watching them and find them very useful. :)

@mspointe4

3 жыл бұрын

I'd like one for the IP Max with an Air Fryer lid with the viewing glass such as the Mealthy Crisp Lid. Any tips on cleaning the inside of the pot's heating plate and right under it without disassembling it.

Love your videos! Subscribed!

You’re doing a great job with these videos! Very informative and helpful. Gained a new subscriber!

@Lisa.Childs

4 жыл бұрын

thank you SO much!!!!!

@cathiprevie3968

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@lucybellescott7531

3 жыл бұрын

I intuitively have been doing all of these things.

@SophieMia806

3 жыл бұрын

Me, too. I just subscribed after watching this video.

To clean the pot buy just by filling it with warm water and put the Silikon ring in it. After that drop a dishwasher tablet and let it clean it self overnight... Rins it of with planty of water

Bar keepers friend cleans the inner pot really well. ;)

I didn't know the sealing knob could come off, it came off by itself the first time. I thought I broke it! But, discovered how to clean it instead.

Excellent video

I use my home brewed colloidal silver to clean the outside of the pot along with many other things.

If the sealing ring retains too much of a smell, I wipe it down with a cotton ball soaked in hydrogen peroxide and then wipe it down with a cotton ball moistened with vanilla. After using the vanilla I do not dry it with a cloth...just let it air dry.

I have found used dryer sheets help clean my pot. Next I use an "eraser" (Walmart has inexpensive ones). Mr. Clean is brand name.

@vgil1278

3 жыл бұрын

Dryer sheets have nasty chemicals. Do you then rinse what you have cleaned, I hope?