@NatureLover  I really feel for you. While I don’t rent anymore I had about 20 years of inspections and absolutely hated them. So intrusive and so stressful. Some real estates were so awful too. I used to get so stressed every inspection and drive myself and my kids nuts preparing for them. I used to take quite a while to prepare for them too as I am not a fantastic housekeeper by any stretch. 

5 days notice is not enough, it used to be always 7 days here. And remote inspections sound awful. I know how you feel about your fears of being homeless as I always had that fear too. Both in terms of inspections and lease renewals. 

Inspections really are difficult to cope with, especially if you are not well and in pain. Hopefully even if the house is not up to scratch by the time the inspection comes hopefully they will note that you are making an effort and give you some leeway. 

I can understand your reluctance to get a cleaner too - I would be too if I saw them using the same gloves for the two tasks you mentioned!! Awful 😞 I can’t stand the same cloth being used for two tasks regardless of what they are. 

I am thinking of you and sending positive vibes and gentle hugs. 💕💕❤️💕💕❤️