Kitchens are tough on windows. Heat, steam, and grease are in the air. They land on the glass. They stick to the frames.

Not every window handles this well.

What kitchen windows go through

Cooking sends up smoke and steam. Grease floats in the air. It lands on the glass and leaves a film. Over time, that film builds up.

The window next to your stove gets the worst of it. It gets hot. It gets sticky. It gets hard to clean.

What to look for

Easy to clean – A kitchen window needs to be easy to wipe down. Smooth glass surfaces are better. Frames with fewer corners are easier.

Good ventilation – Kitchens need air movement. Steam and cooking smells should go out. An open window helps. But the window needs to open easily, even when your hands are busy.

No wood frames – Wood and moisture do not mix. Kitchen humidity can cause wood to swell and rot. Aluminium works better.

The best window for a kitchen

Awning windows work well. They open outward from the bottom. They can stay open in light rain. They let steam escape without letting water in.

Casement windows are also good. They open wide and let a lot of air move through. But they need space outside to swing.

Where to put it

The window does not have to be right above the stove. Near it is fine. A window above the sink is common. It lets light in where you need it and makes washing dishes more pleasant.

What ALWEW offers

ALWEW kitchen windows are easy to clean. The glass is smooth. The frames are aluminium, so they do not rust or warp. They open smoothly with one hand.

They keep the kitchen air moving. And they are easy to wipe down when cooking is done.