An apparatus (1) for sanitizing pillows (12) and other material that can be contained therein, comprising a box-like body (2) adapted to contain at least one pillow (12) or other item to be sanitized, means (10, 11) for generating and releasing a sanitizing agent being provided in combination with forced hyper-ventilation means (8, 9) adapted to force the sanitizing agent to pass through the pillow (12) or other item and sanitize it.
