My cooking pot smells for some odd reason. How do I get rid of the smell?

rdogg: My cooking pot smells for some odd reason. How do I get rid of the smell?
I left some food in there, then forgot about it for a few days. I washed the cooking pot, but the smell is still there. How can I get rid of the smell?

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Answer by Michael G
boil some water with baking soda added.

Answer by Manson Freak
Let it soak for a day in bleach water then clean it again with dawn w/bleach..should come right out.i had month old hamburger helper in mine and i am not going to tell you what it smelled like.

Answer by shannonv_dwyer
Soak it in 1/2 bi carb soda and half water for a day. Works really well

Answer by Nonito C
Throw your pot away and buy a new one. Don’t ever make a mistake by cooking that same shit again

Answer by San Diego Art Nut
I would worry about any surface that retains a smell after being thoroughly washed.
I seem to be able to remove almost any order with either white vinegar or with baking soda. Use full strength.
You should also be careful about leaving food around for days. It will attract pests like insects and mice.

Answer by neel s
wash the the pot with fresh lemon , lemon will help to keep off bad smell

Answer by norsedoggie
Boil some water and half a cup of vinegar