In a special investigation, the newspaper found that in 2000 nearly three-quarters of these deadly infections -- or about 75,000 -- were preventable. Strict adherence to clean-hand policies alone could save 20,000 lives, according to the federal government. Mounted Kwik Wipes dispensers can hold a variety of national-brand towelettes and disinfectant wipes capable of killing 99.9 percent of all common germs.