I know everyone say you should CLEAN the cuttings, I never do. I rinse them once before putting them in the plastic bag, open the bag daily to check for roots and that's it. I believe a chemicals are bad for all plants. Some people just have luck just sticking the cuttings into the warm ground outside. I know it's alittle cool yet to try but you get the idea. This is just my idea, my thoughts. I'm not bashing anyone ideas by any means. So I hope none are take the wrong way, Frank