G.O.N Cleaning Services Limited, a commercial cleaning company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has collapsed into administration after twelve years of operation.
Administrator Appointment Following Business Failure
Administrators were formally appointed to the struggling company on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with George Lafferty of Begbies Traynor LLP taking control of proceedings. The exact number of employees affected by the administration remains unclear at this stage.
Established Business with Diverse Service Portfolio
First established in 2014, G.O.N Cleaning Services had built a substantial business providing comprehensive cleaning and facilities management solutions. According to their company website, their service portfolio included window cleaning, general maintenance, and various commercial cleaning services for multiple sectors.
Managing Director Zana O'Neil previously highlighted the company's decade-long track record, stating online: "For over 10 years we have been the first port of call for many businesses across both public and private sectors seeking to contract-out all aspects of cleaning and facilities management."
Pandemic-Era Importance of Cleaning Services
The company had emphasised the critical importance of professional cleaning services during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that businesses were increasingly recognising the value of reliable cleaning continuity. O'Neil had explained: "Not least during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are coming to terms with the importance of cleaning services and the continuity a reliable service like ours provides."
Their client base spanned multiple facility types including healthcare establishments, residential properties, retail outlets, office buildings, and leisure facilities. The company promoted what they described as a "methodical, transparent and collaborative approach to service delivery" that focused on understanding each client's specific business needs.
Administration Process Now Underway
Despite the company's previous confidence in their business model and client relationships, the appointment of administrators signals serious financial difficulties. The administration process will now determine the future of the company's assets, liabilities, and any potential for business rescue or orderly wind-down.
The collapse represents a significant development in Northern Ireland's commercial cleaning sector, removing a well-established provider that had operated through challenging economic periods including the pandemic years.
