ARTICLE STERILIZING METHOD AND STERILIZING DEVICE

摘要

A device for sterilizing the inside of an article such as a PET bottle comprises a hot air feeder 14 for feeding hot air to the inside of an article 1, and a mist generating device 33 for forming a mist of sterilizing agent. The mist formed in the mist generating device is mixed with hot air fed by the hot air feeder and is introduced into the inside of the article, whereby the mist of sterilizing agent is introduced evenly into the inside of the article, providing a uniform sterilizing effect. Further, the sterilizing device includes an air rinse device 56 for blowing sterilized air into the inside of the article to discharge the mist-containing air from the inside of the article, and a washing device 57 for feeding a washing liquid into the inside of the article.