In building construction, bake-out is the use of heat to remove volatile organic compounds such as solvents remaining in paint, carpets, and other building materials from a building after its construction, to reduce annoying odors or improve indoor air quality.
In building construction, bake-out refers to a process that uses heat to eliminate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like solvents found in paints, carpets, and other building materials after construction to lessen unpleasant smells or enhance indoor air quality.