Experiencing the Infamous 'Stinky Seal Ring' Issue for the First Time – Here's My Journey

[2dancer2]

@greg355 I have 3 pots as well. 3 spare (now 2) rings. Can't find the extras, so I am buying more.

 

[englishmuffin]

If you’re like me, once you get your replacements and decide where to keep them safe, you’ll find your old ones… never fails

 

[2dancer2]

@englishmuffin absolutely!

 

[wifewy913]

The quickest way to find something you lost is to buy a replacement.

 

[gracethrufaithalone]

mine went away with time

 

[studentgirl]

I set mine in the sun and it was ok! I didn't have to replace until it got stretched out.

 

[mrzanretsuken]

I put 50 \50 water and vinegar in the IP and pressure cook 15 minutes, q r. That removes most odors or knocks them down to where they'll fade out by themselves after that.

 

[inherenttruth]

Just put it in the sun for a day or two. Stink will be gone.

 

[2dancer2]

@inherenttruth we haven't had sun in ages. Plus, it is too late. It is gone! I don't miss it

 

[rez]

Are you storing them in the pot? Don't. Silicone needs to breathe or it will retain odors.

 

[katieheals]

Freezer after washing every time;Np

 

[jackbauer]

After I cook I flip the lid and store it seal up and never have had an oder...

 

[beatuscredo]

@jackbauer that’s what I do too, no more issues

 

[arealwomanalwyz]

The rings are made out of silicone which is a poutine material. When cooking, it heats up and those pores expand. That allows smells to penetrate it. As it cools the pores contract and trap smells inside. To get the smell out I put it into a 350 degrees oven for about 40 minutes. This allows the pores to expand again and you basically bake the smell out. It has worked for me every time. I also store my kid upside down and eventually the smell goes away but it takes a long time. So that’s not the best option if you use the pot often.

 

[arealwomanalwyz]

Also sometimes just setting a pot with water to pressure cook for 30 minutes or so could help as well. If you use vinegar water you may get a ring that smells like vinegar with it cools. Everyone has a different level of “smellability”.

 

[tramnineteen]

@arealwomanalwyz Context is so important! “I also store my kid upside down and eventually the smell goes away but it takes a long time. So that’s not the best option if you use the pot often.”

 

[arealwomanalwyz]

@tramnineteen everyone knows if you store your kidn upside they are way easier to handle! I was just giving a little side advice. Also I had to read that 3 times before I saw what was wrong!

 

[glennagail]

I wash mine in the dishwasher top shelf. Smell goes away!

 

[kenwood75]

Store in the freezer. No stink.

 

[roja]

Set it in the sun for a day or two