KR20170049230A - Sterilization and cleaning kit for water purifier - Google Patents

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KR20170049230A
KR20170049230A KR1020150150350A KR20150150350A KR20170049230A KR 20170049230 A KR20170049230 A KR 20170049230A KR 1020150150350 A KR1020150150350 A KR 1020150150350A KR 20150150350 A KR20150150350 A KR 20150150350A KR 20170049230 A KR20170049230 A KR 20170049230A
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Abstract

The present invention relates to a sterilizing and cleaning kit for a water purifier. The sterilizing and cleaning kit for a water purifier of the present invention comprises an instantaneous hot water generating module, a sterilizing module, a cleaning water generating tank, and a pump. The sterilizing module electrolyzes raw water to generate sterilizing water, and the instantaneous hot water generating module and the cleaning water generating tank treat raw water to generate cleaning water. The pump circulates or discharges raw water, sterilizing water, or cleaning water. The instantaneous hot water generating module, the sterilizing module, and the cleaning water generating tank are arranged in series. An external water purifier is sterilized or cleaned by circulation of the sterilizing water or the cleaning water. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sterilizing function and a cleaning function of the water purifier are able to be made in one kit, and sterilizing and cleaning are smoothly performed by continuous circulation of the sterilizing and cleaning water. Moreover, concentration of the sterilizing water is possible, and a scale is able to be removed from the sterilizing module by the serial arrangement of the sterilizing module and a cleaning means.

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{STERILIZATION AND CLEANING KIT FOR WATER PURIFIER}

The present invention relates to a sterilizing and cleaning kit for a water purifier, more specifically, a sterilizing and cleaning function of a water purifier can be implemented in a single kit, and sterilization and cleaning can be smoothly performed by continuous circulation, , A sterilizing module and a cleaning means, in which the sterilizing module can be descaled by tandem arrangement.

A water purifier commonly used for household, business, etc. generally filters water using a plurality of water filters, stores the water in a water tank, and supplies the water to a user. The water stored in the water tank is purified by the water filters, but if stored in the water tank for a predetermined time or longer, it can be contaminated by the growth of bacteria introduced from the outside, and a biofilm (water film) is formed on the surface of the water storage tank. In addition, bacterial or biofilm (watery) may also occur on the coke that is discharged from the pipeline or purified water in the water purifier. Therefore, it is necessary to sterilize and clean the water tank of the water purifier, the pipe and the cock inside the water purifier.

Conventionally, an additional disinfecting module or a cleaning module is added to the water line in the water purifier, or the water path inside the water purifier is changed to pass through the sterilizing module or the cleaning module to sterilize or clean the inside of the water purifier.

However, in order to sterilize or clean the inside of the water purifier, a sterilizer or a cleaning device must be additionally provided separately from the existing water purification system. In particular, a sterilizer or a pipe connecting the cleaning device and the water reservoir must be separately constructed. Therefore, the structure of the water purifier system becomes complicated and the production cost increases, which is not efficient.

In addition, conventionally, it has been common to add only a sterilizing device inside a water purifier. However, when a cleaning device is added in addition to a sterilizing device, the sterilizer and the cleaning device must be separately disposed inside the water purifier. there was.

This has been a problem in that a disinfecting device and a cleaning device are built in a water purifier as well as a disinfecting kit and a cleaning kit are manufactured to provide disinfection or cleaning services in a water purifier maker.

In addition, conventionally, chemicals or radiation are used for sterilization or cleaning. However, the chemical sterilizing agent is inexpensive and the radiation sterilizing power is advantageous. However, in addition to the negative image of the chemical sterilizing agent and radiation, There was a problem.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a sterilization and cleaning function of a water purifier in a single kit and to perform sterilization and cleaning smoothly by continuous circulation, And to provide a sterilizing and cleaning kit for a water purifier capable of removing the scale of the sterilizing module by arranging the sterilizing module and the cleaning means in series.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sterilizing and cleaning kit for a water purifier, including: a hot water module for heating raw water or washing water to a predetermined temperature;

A sterilizing module for electrolyzing the raw water to generate sterilized water; A washing water producing tank for mixing wash water with raw water to generate wash water; And a pump circulating or discharging the raw water, the sterilizing water or the washing water; Wherein the instantaneous hot water module, the sterilization module and the cleansing water generating tank are arranged in series and sterilize or clean the external water purifier by circulating the sterilizing water or the cleansing water.

The cleaning material may be a mixture of chitosan and carboxylic acid.

The carboxylic acid may be at least one member selected from the group consisting of citric acid, malic acid ascorbic acid, and vinegar.

The sterilized water or the washing water introduced into the water purifier may be discharged from the water purifier through the coke via the flow path inside the water purifier and the water storage tank.

The disinfection and cleaning kit for a water purifier may further include a circulation valve and a drain valve. When the circulation valve is opened and the drain valve is closed, the sterilization water or the washing water is circulated in the circulation valve, Sterilizing module and the washing water producing tank, and when the circulation valve is closed and the drain valve is opened, the sterilized water or the washing water may be discharged through the flow path inside the water purifier and the drain valve.

The instantaneous hot water module, the sterilizing module, and the washing water generating tank may be sequentially arranged.

The washing water producing tank may be disposed outside the sterilizing and cleaning kit for the water purifier.

The sterilizing and cleaning function of the water purifier can be implemented in one kit and the sterilization and cleaning can be smoothly performed and the sterilization water can be concentrated by the continuous circulation by the sterilizing and cleaning kit according to the embodiment of the present invention And a sterilizing and cleaning kit for a water purifier capable of removing the scale of the sterilizing module by a series arrangement of the sterilizing module and the cleaning device.

FIG. 1A is a schematic view showing a sterilizing and cleaning kit for a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention connected to a water purifier. FIG.
1B is a schematic view showing a sterilizing and cleaning kit for a water purifier according to another embodiment of the present invention connected to a water purifier.
2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an instantaneous hot water module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a schematic view showing a state in which sterilizing water or washing water circulates according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a schematic view showing a state in which sterilizing water or washing water is discharged according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a sterilization and cleaning kit for a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments will be described on the basis of embodiments best suited for understanding the technical characteristics of the present invention, and the technical features of the present invention are not limited by the illustrated embodiments, And that the present invention may be implemented with other embodiments. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention covers the modifications and variations of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. In order to facilitate an understanding of the embodiments described below, in the reference numerals shown in the accompanying drawings, among the constituent elements which perform the same function in the respective embodiments, the related constituent elements are indicated by the same or an extension line number.

FIGS. 1A and 1B are schematic views showing a sterilizing and cleaning kit for a water purifier according to one or more embodiments of the present invention connected to a water purifier, FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating an instantaneous hot water module, FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a state in which sterilization water or washing water circulates according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a state in which sterilization water or washing water is discharged according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an instantaneous hot water module 130, a sterilizing module 110, a washing water producing tank 140, and a pump 150 .

The instantaneous hot water module 130 heats the supplied raw water. The raw water supplied to the instantaneous hot water module 130 may be three constants by circulation, which will be described later.

The raw water or the washing water is heated to about 30 캜 to 70 캜 by the instantaneous hot water module 130. The heating is performed to smoothly mix the raw water with the cleaning material or to assist the cleaning of the water purifier 200 by the cleaning water. By the heated cleaning water, the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 or the water purifier 200 may be damaged. Therefore, it is preferable that the washing water is heated to about the above temperature.

2, the instantaneous hot water module 130 includes a first flow temperature sensor 131, a controller 132, a second temperature sensor 133, and a heating unit 134, and the heating unit 134 Includes a heater 135 and a switching element 136.

The first flow rate temperature sensor 131 measures the flow rate and the temperature of the raw water to be supplied. The first wander temperature sensor 131 transmits information on the measured flow rate and temperature of the raw water to the controller 132.

The control unit 132 provides a heating signal to the heating unit 134 based on the information on the flow rate and the temperature of the raw water supplied from the first flow rate temperature sensor 131. Specifically, the control unit 132 controls the heating unit 134 to operate when the amount of raw water is measured in the first flow rate temperature sensor 131, and controls the degree of heating of the heating unit 134 according to the measured temperature .

The control unit 132 controls the heating degree of the heating unit 134 based on the temperature information measured by the second temperature sensor 133, which will be described later. That is, if the temperature measured by the second temperature sensor 133 is lower than a predetermined set temperature, the degree of heating of the heating unit 134 is controlled so as to raise the temperature of the raw water, And controls the degree of heating of the heating unit 134 so that the temperature of the raw water can be maintained.

The second temperature sensor 133 measures the temperature of the raw water heated through the heating unit 134 and transmits information about the measured temperature to the controller 132.

The heating unit 134 includes a switching device 134 and a heater 135. The switching device 134 controls the operation of the heater 135 based on a control signal of the controller 132 and the heater 135 directly heats the supplied raw water.

The heater 135 does not include a separate storage space where raw water can be stored, and the raw water is heated while passing through the heater 135. Although not shown, the heater 135 has a plurality of plates, which are made of a ceramic material, fixed to each other and form an oil pipe through which water can pass, and the heat applied to the plates allows water To heat the raw water.

However, when the raw water does not pass through the heater 135, the temperature of the internal air rapidly increases due to heating, and the inside of the heater 135 may be damaged due to the high temperature. Therefore, the control unit 132 controls the flow rate of the raw water to be supplied to the heater 135 based on the flow rate measurement information of the first flow rate temperature sensor 131, 135, so that damage to the inside of the heater 135 can be prevented.

The sterilization module 110 electrolyzes the raw water to generate sterilized water. The sterilized water includes hypochlorite ion in which the chlorine ion in the raw water is changed by the electrolysis. The sterilized water has a sterilizing function by the hypochlorite ion.

The sterilization module 110 includes a case and an anode and a cathode which are disposed apart from each other in the case. The case may be provided with a raw water inflow part for guiding the raw water to flow between the positive electrode and the negative electrode and a raw water outflow part for discharging the raw water passed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode.

The positive electrode and the negative electrode may be made of a material containing titanium (Ti). The anode may be coated with a platinum (Pb) group compound, for example, with ruthenium (Ru).

The washing water is stored in the washing water producing tank 140, and the washing water producing tank 140 mixes the heated raw water and the washing material to generate washing water.

The cleaning material may be a mixture of chitosan and carboxylic acid, and may be in liquid or powder form. In addition, the carboxylic acid may be at least one selected from the group consisting of citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, and vinegar, which are food additives added to or mixed with food.

The chitosan has a property that water is not easily dissolved, but when the chitosan is mixed with a predetermined amount of carboxylic acid, the chitosan dissolves more easily. Further, since the reaction in which the chitosan is dissolved in water is an endothermic reaction, the chitosan has a property of being more soluble in warm water heated to a certain temperature or more.

In addition, since the carboxylic acid itself has a cleaning effect but does not dissolve in water in the form of powder, it is necessary not only to mix additional chemicals or to heat the solvent water to a predetermined temperature The washing water generating tank 140 is disposed in the washing water producing tank 140 so that the washing material stored in the washing water producing tank 140 can be supplied to the instantaneous hot water To mix with the raw water heated by module 130 and to generate wash water.

Citric acid has high acidity, prevents the propagation of bacteria, and has excellent antiseptic and antibacterial activity. It also has excellent effect of removing alkaline pollution such as water.

Meanwhile, the pump 150 discharges the raw water, the sterilizing water, or the washing water from the circulating or sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier.

The sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a raw water valve v1, a circulation valve v1 or a drain valve v3 for circulating and discharging raw water, sterilized water or washing water .

Hereinafter, sterilization of the water purifier by the sterilizing water will be described.

Before sterilization of the water purifier, it is preferable that the water purifier or the cold water stored in the water purifier of the water purifier 200 are all removed to prevent sterilization for the water purifier and the inflow of foreign matter into the cleaning kit 100.

The raw water supplied from the raw water supply unit 300 is supplied to the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for a water purifier according to the present invention.

The raw water may be supplied via the strainer 160 before being supplied to the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier. The strainer 160 prevents foreign matter from flowing into the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 or the water purifier 200 to block the flow path when foreign substances are contained in the raw water. The strainer 160 may be a filter made of a metal mesh or the like.

The raw water is supplied to the sterilization module 110 via the raw water valve v1 and the instantaneous hot water module 130. [ At this time, the instantaneous hot water module 130 does not operate and may serve only as a passage through which the raw water passes.

As described above, the sterilization module 110 electrolyzes the raw water to generate sterilized water, and the sterilized water is supplied to the water purifier 200.

The sterilizing water may be passed through the washing water producing tank 140 before being supplied to the water purifier 200, but the washing water is not mixed with the sterilizing water. That is, the sterilizing water generating tank 140 may serve only as a passage for passing the sterilizing water during the sterilization, or may be a separate channel through which the sterilizing water passes when the washing water producing tank 140 is disposed .

The sterilized water supplied to the water purifier 200 may be discharged from the water purifier 200 through a cold water coke 210 via a flow path (not shown) and a water reservoir (not shown) inside the water purifier 200. The flow path inside the water purifier 200, the water tank (not shown) and the cold water cork 210 can be sterilized by the sterilizing water.

Meanwhile, the connection pipe connected to the cold water cork 210 may be connected to the purified water cork 220, in which case the purified water cork 220 is sterilized.

In addition, the connection pipe may be connected to both the cold water cork 210 and the purified water cork 220. In this case, the connection pipes connected to the cold water cork 210 and the purified water cork 220 are combined into one pipe and connected to the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier. In this case, the cold water cork 210 and the purified water cork 220 can be sterilized at the same time.

Sterilized water discharged from the cold water cork 210 of the water purifier 200 is supplied to the pump 150 circulating or discharging the sterilized water. The sterilized water supplied to the pump 150 may be supplied to the sterilization module 110 to circulate the water purifier 200 continuously or may be discharged to the outside of the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier.

If the sterilization water is supplied to the sterilization module 110, the sterilization module 110 may be operated continuously to electrolyze the sterilization water. In this case, the sterilized water that has passed through the sterilization module 110 again exists as sterilized water at a higher concentration than the initial sterilized water. That is, as the continuous circulation is repeated, the concentration of the sterilizing water is increased, thereby increasing the sterilizing efficiency of the sterilizing water.

Hereinafter, the continuous circulation of the sterilized water will be described.

As described above, the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a circulation valve v2 and a drain valve v3. When the sterilizing water is continuously circulated, the circulation valve (v2) is opened and the drain valve (v3) is in a closed state.

Therefore, the sterilizing water discharged from the pump 150 is supplied to the sterilizing module 110 through the purifying valve v2. At this time, the sterilization water is sterilized by the sterilization module 110 at a higher concentration.

The sterilized water discharged from the sterilization module 110 may be supplied again to the water purifier 200. The sterilized water supplied to the water purifier 200 may be supplied to the water purifier 200 through a flow path inside the water purifier 200, And the cold water cork 210 are sterilized.

By repeating the above process, the sterilization water can sterilize the water purifier 200 a plurality of times (see FIG. 3).

Hereinafter, the discharging of sterilizing water will be described. When the sterilizing water is discharged, the circulation valve v2 is closed and the drain valve v2 is opened. Therefore, the sterilized water discharged from the pump 150 is discharged to the outside of the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier through the drain valve v3 (see FIG. 4).

On the other hand, the raw water valve v1 is closed when the amount of sterilized water becomes an appropriate amount to circulate the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier and the water purifier 200, thereby stopping the supply of the raw water.

After the disinfection of the water purifier 200 by the sterilizing water is completed, the sterilizing water may be removed from the flow path, the water storage tank, and the corks 210 and 220 inside the water purifier 200.

In this case, the washing water may be supplied to the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier and the flow path, the water tank, and the corks 210 and 220 inside the water purifier 200 in a state where the sterilizing module 110 is not operated, Minute after circulation.

The washing water may be raw water supplied from the raw water supply unit 300. The raw water may be supplied through the strainer 160 before being supplied to the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier. In this way, the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier or the flow path This can be prevented.

When the washing water is circulated, the circulation valve v2 may be opened and the drain valve v3 may be closed. When the washing water is discharged, the circulation valve v2 may be closed and the drain valve v3 may be closed. May be in the open state. At this time, the raw water valve v1 can be opened and closed according to the supply of raw water.

Hereinafter, the cleaning of the water purifier by the cleansing water will be described.

Before cleaning the water purifier, it is preferable that all the purified water or cold water stored in the water purifier of the water purifier 200 is removed to prevent sterilization for the water purifier and to prevent foreign matter from entering into the cleaning kit 100. In addition, when cold water is stored in the water storage tank, it is preferable to empty the water storage tank because it is inefficient in energy and time to use the cold water as the washing water by heating by the instantaneous hot water module 130. [

The raw water supplied from the raw water supply unit 300 is supplied to the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for a water purifier according to the present invention.

The raw water may be supplied through the strainer 160 before being supplied to the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier. In this way, the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier or the flow path This can be prevented.

The raw water is supplied to the instantaneous hot water module 130 via the raw water valve v1, and the instantaneous hot water module 130 heats the raw water to a predetermined temperature.

The heated raw water is supplied to the washing water producing tank 140 through the sterilizing module 110 and the washing water generated in the washing water producing tank 140 is mixed with the washing water stored in the washing water producing tank 140, . At this time, the sterilizing module 110 does not operate and may be a passage for passing the raw water.

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the washing water producing tank 140 may be disposed outside or inside the water purifying and cleaning kit 100. However, it may be preferable to dispose it on the outside in terms of the prevention of water leakage and the replacement of the washing water generating tank 140.

The washing water is supplied to the water purifier 200. The washing water supplied to the water purifier 200 may be discharged from the water purifier 200 through a cold water coke 210 through a flow path (not shown) and a water storage tank (not shown) inside the water purifier 200. The flow path inside the water purifier 200, the water reservoir (not shown), and the cold water cork 210 can be cleaned by the cleansing water. That is, the flow path inside the water purifier 200, the water tank (not shown), and the biofilm (water film) on the surface of the cold water cork 210 can be removed by the washing water.

Meanwhile, the connection pipe connected to the cold water cork 210 may be connected to the purified water cork 220, in which case the purified water cork 220 is cleaned.

In addition, the connection pipe may be connected to both the cold water cork 210 and the purified water cork 220. In this case, the connection pipes connected to the cold water cork 210 and the purified water cork 220 are combined into one pipe and connected to the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier. In this case, the cold water cork 210 and the purified water cork 220 can be sterilized at the same time.

The cleansing water discharged from the cold water cork 210 of the purifier 200 is supplied to the pump 150 for circulating or discharging the cleansing water. The washing water supplied to the pump 150 is circulated continuously through the instantaneous hot water module 130 and the washing water producing tank 140 to the water purifier 200 or the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 ). ≪ / RTI >

When the washing water circulates continuously, the washing water passes through the sterilizing module 110. Since the sterilization module 110 generates sterilized water by electrolysis, a scale may be accumulated on the inner surface of the sterilization module 110 during the generation process, and the scale may be removed by the cleansing water. Removal of the scale is possible by the tandem arrangement of the instantaneous hot water module 130, the sterilization module 110 and the washing water producing tank 140. That is, the scale can be removed by forming the passage through which the sterilizing water flows and the passage through which the washing water flows.

Hereinafter, the continuous circulation of the washing water will be described.

As described above, the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a circulation valve v2 and a drain valve v3.

When the washing water continuously circulates, the circulation valve (v2) is opened and the drain valve (v3) is in a closed state. Accordingly, the washing water discharged from the pump 150 is supplied to the instantaneous hot water module 130, the sterilizing module 110, and the washing water producing tank 140 via the circulation valve v2. As described above, the washing water passes through the sterilization module 110, and the scale in the sterilization module 110 can be removed.

The washing water also passes through the instantaneous hot water module 130 and the washing water producing tank 140. When the temperature of the washing water is lower than a predetermined set temperature, by operation of the instant hot water module 130, The washing water may be heated, and the washing material may be replenished to the washing water by the washing water producing tank 140.

The washing water discharged from the washing water producing tank 140 may be supplied again to the water purifier 200 and the washing water supplied to the water purifier 200 may be supplied to the water purifier 200 (Not shown) and the cold water cork 210 are cleaned.

By repeating the above process, the sterilization water can be cleaned the water purifier 200 a plurality of times (see FIG. 3).

Hereinafter, the discharge of the washing water will be described. When the washing water is discharged, the circulation valve v2 is closed and the drain valve v2 is open. Accordingly, the washing water discharged from the pump 150 is discharged to the outside of the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier through the drain valve v3 (see FIG. 4).

On the other hand, the raw water valve v1 is closed when the amount of the washing water becomes an appropriate amount for circulating the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier and the water purifier 200, thereby stopping the supply of the raw water.

3 and 4 illustrate a sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for a water purifier in which the washing water producing tank 140 is disposed outside. However, even when the washing water producing tank 140 is disposed inside, The washing water flows along the same path as the case of the external arrangement except for the internal arrangement of the washing water producing tank 140.

After the sterilization of the water purifier 200 by the washing water is completed, the washing water may be removed from the oil line, the water tank, and the corks 210 and 220 inside the water purifier 200.

In this case, the washing water is supplied to the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier, the flow path inside the water purifier 200, the water tank, and the cork 210 (see FIG. 1) in a state where the instantaneous hot water module 130 and the washing water producing tank 140 are not operated. , 220) may be circulated for about 2 to 10 minutes and then discharged to the outside.

The washing water may be raw water supplied from the raw water supply unit 300. The raw water may be supplied through the strainer 160 before being supplied to the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier. In this way, the sterilizing and cleaning kit 100 for the water purifier or the flow path This can be prevented.

When the washing water is circulated, the circulation valve v2 may be opened and the drain valve v3 may be closed. When the washing water is discharged, the circulation valve v2 may be closed and the drain valve v3 may be closed. May be in the open state. At this time, the raw water valve v1 can be opened and closed according to the supply of raw water.

100: Disinfection and cleaning kit for water purifier
110: sterilization module
130: Instantaneous hot water module
140: Cleaning water generating tank
200: Water purifier

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An instantaneous hot water module for heating raw water or washing water to a predetermined temperature;
A sterilizing module for electrolyzing the raw water to generate sterilized water;
A washing water producing tank for mixing wash water with raw water to generate wash water; And
A pump for circulating or discharging the raw water, the sterilizing water or the washing water;
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The instantaneous hot water module, the sterilizing module and the washing water producing tank are arranged in series,
And sterilizing or cleaning an external water purifier by circulating the sterilizing water or the washing water. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the cleaning material is a mixture of chitosan and carboxylic acid. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the carboxylic acid is at least one member selected from the group consisting of citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, and vinegar. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the sterilizing water or the washing water introduced into the water purifier is discharged from the water purifier through a passage through a flow path inside the water purifier and a water storage tank. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the sterilizing and cleaning kit for a water purifier further comprises a circulation valve and a drain valve,
The circulating valve, the sterilizing module, and the washing water generating tank, the sterilizing water or the washing water is continuously circulated in the circulation valve, the circulating valve, the instantaneous hot water module, the sterilizing module,
And the sterilization water or the washing water is discharged through the flow path inside the water purifier and the drain valve when the circulation valve is closed and the drain valve is opened. The method according to claim 1,
The sterilizing module, and the washing water generating tank are sequentially disposed in the sterilizing and cleaning kit. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the cleaning water producing tank is disposed outside the sterilizing and cleaning kit for the water purifier.
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