inner pot out and either put in the dishwasher or wash by hand.
then take out the ring and either put it in the dishwasher or wash by hand. in my experience, putting it in the dishwasher works best since it takes the smell out of it.
if you don’t have a dishwasher, then set it soak in hot vinegar for 30 minutes if you notice that it starts to smell.
then take a soapy rag and wash the rim from the instant pot where your lid gets locked into, wiping all around.
it’s also a good idea to take the guard off the pressure valve and wipe that clean too (while it’s not 