When it comes to these appliances, you need to keep in mind that thorough cleaning after each use will keep them in good shape for a long time. The process of cleaning an instant pot is an easy one. Simply wash the liner and lid with warm soapy water. The sealing ring tends to trap odors. To make sure that yours is odor-free, add vinegar or lemon juice and some water to your pot and run the steam function. Cleaning a rice cooker is just as simple. All you need to do is to soak the inner pot (or detachable lid) in warm soapy water for around 30 minutes. Then, gently wash it with a soft sponge to remove any stuck rice. After that, you rinse and dry it. If the lid isn’t detachable, simply wipe it with a soapy rag.