Cloudy haze left on Stainless

[SmellsLikeSyrupNH]

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has a solution to my problem. My pans soaked in vinegar for months, for the most part cleaned up perfectly, but there is still a dull haze left on the stainless that I would like to remove. Ive used vinegar and rinsed with water and scrubbed them down, added water, boiled and rinsed, etc....still a dull haze.

Any solution to this or should I accept it is "normal"? The outside of the pans are still a mirror finish.

[maple flats]

I can't help, I've never soaked the pans in vinegar for more than 2 days, usually just overnight. I didn't get a haze. Is it possible you left it so long that the acid actually made a light etch in the SS?

[Super Sapper]

You could try a caustic based cleaner and see if it helps. Organics clean up better with caustic and minerals with acid.

[DrTimPerkins]

Try rubbing with a paste of baking soda/water. Rinse copiously. If that doesn't work, try a little alcohol.

It might just be permanent. Acids (even a relatively mild acid like vinegar) shouldn't be left in pans for extended periods. You only want to leave cleaners in place long enough to do the job.