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 involves using heat to eliminate volatile organic compounds like solvents found in paints, carpets, and other building materials after construction, to lessen unpleasant smells or enhance indoor air quality.