PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a deodorization/inactivation method by charged fine particle water having high adsorptivity, long in a service life in the air and capable of effectively obtaining deodorization/sterilization actions.SOLUTION: Provided is a deodorization/inactivation method for the air in a space performing both of: a step of subjecting water electrostatic atomization to produce charged fine particle water and releasing the charged fine particle water inside a chamber, thus reacting the same with an odorous component to perform deodorization and a step of inactivating any of a pollen antigen, mold, bacteria and virus.COPYRIGHT: (C)2015,JPO&INPIT【課題】高い吸着性を備え、空気中での寿命が長く、脱臭・除菌作用を有効に得ることができる帯電微粒子水による脱臭・不活性化方法の提供。【解決手段】水を静電霧化して帯電微粒子水を生成し、前記帯電微粒子水を室内に放出することにより、臭気成分と反応させて脱臭することと、花粉抗原、黴、菌、ウイルスのいずれかを不活性化することの、両方を行う空間の空気の脱臭・不活性化方法。【選択図】図1