I have a gasket I use for spicy recipes and another for everything else. Direct sunlight seems to be the best way I've found to get rid of the smells on the stinkier ring. I've seen mentions of steam cleaning to get rid of the smell with vinegar, but that didn't work for me.
I use baking soda, a non abrasive pad (the generic Dobie I find in the grocery store... I remember my mother and MIL only buying genuine Dobie LOL), and elbow grease to clean the pot. Occasionally will try to "shine" the inside with vinegar.
I use the IP several times a week. We're about to do a major kitchen remodel - I'll think I'll be using it every day then!
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