Cleaning the fermenter

I'm getting ready to brew my second batch in a few days and have started to get a few things in order. While checking my equipment, I removed the cover from my plastic fermenting bucket (it was just layed on top loosely) and noticed the bucket smelled of beer. Ok, I know that it is used for beer, and has been filled with beer, but I cleaned it well after bottling two weeks ago. It was only used once and I found it a little strange. I was wondering if it's a problem or just one of the things that go along with using a plastic fermenter. Will another quick wash before sanitizing do the trick or is a beer smell the norm.
As I read my question it almost sounds comical. Asking if smelling beer in beer making equipment is normal
I'm concerned about sanitation is all.

Thanks

Tommy

It's plastic and will absorb the odors but won't hurt new batches. From time to time I soak mine in unscented bleach then wash. When it comes time to brew, I just sanitize and go.

Wild

It's plastic and will absorb the odors but won't hurt new batches. From time to time I soak mine in unscented bleach then wash. When it comes time to brew, I just sanitize and go.

Wild