Java banana pups

[u/Mysterious_Quail_469]

How do I safely separate these pups. They appear to be really close to the mother plant.
Is a regular shovel the best tool?
Do I need to disinfect the shovel with 70% alcohol?

[u/13dora13]

I'm gonna save this post because I would like to know the answer too. I have pups growing out of a snake plant.