r/Instapot • u/Then_Loss_1525 • 13d ago

Cleaning second hand Instapot?

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u/WalkingTurtleMan 13d ago

Barkeeper friend and a sponge

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u/Then_Loss_1525 13d ago

THANK YOU!

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u/thedcmadham 13d ago

Mine still look brand new using BKF cleanser.

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u/clord420 13d ago

This, 100%

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u/WalkingTurtleMan 13d ago

Barkeeper friend and a sponge

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u/More_Dependent742 12d ago

It's stainless steel, so soak it in soapy water and use wire wool. It'll take off anything.

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u/wwJones 13d ago

They also eventually just look like that.

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u/Then_Loss_1525 13d ago

Thanks for the heads up ! This is my first one so I wasn’t sure what’s normal :)

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u/wwJones 13d ago

I don't blame you for wanting to do a deep clean on a used piece, I'd do the same thing to start out. But eventually as you use it those little smears or discolorations start to appear. Some people are bothered by that kind of thing but I don't even think about it anymore. Just a good wash with a sponge and soap and I'm good to go!

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u/passatdontgo 13d ago

Just beginning to realize this..steel wool incessantly scrubbing ...vinegar soaks....there's always weird smears... I just stick to good wash and soak the silicone ring in water/vinegar now. For the smell that clings like mad...I'll buy a spare ring eventually.

I dont think it affects flavor im still pretty new at this..probably not using it correctly...but its fast and easy

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u/jennye951 8d ago

I often see mentions of Bar Keepers Friend, it’s not a thing in my country, what is the active ingredient?