摘要:
A method for sterilization, characterized in that it comprises generating O2-(H2O)n as a negative ion, wherein n is an arbitrary natural number, and H+(H2O)m as a positive ion, wherein m is an arbitrary natural number, and feeding the ions into air, to thereby kill bacteria floating in the air through oxidation reactions by hydrogen peroxide H2O2 or a radical OH which is an active species formed by chemical reactions caused by the above ions; and an ion generating element which generates the above negative and positive ions. A satisfactory sterilization effect can be achieved by generating the above negative and positive ions in respective amounts of 10,000 pieces/cc or more at positions 10 cm apart from the places for generation of the ions.