Articles by Ruth Hamilton, Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, robovacs, fans and air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3 before joining TechRadar. Before that, she worked on various design titles, in print and online.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

Help! All the Dyson fans look exactly the same – which one should I buy?

By Ruth Hamilton published 29 April 25

An at-a-glance rundown of your options, so you don't end up with the wrong fan (or fan-purifier, or fan-purifier-heater) for your needs.

The best Dyson vacuum cleaner 2025: maneuverable, powerful cleaners

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 29 April 25

Buying Guide You guide to the best Dyson vacuums for every need and budget – tried, tested and compared by experienced reviewers.

We tested the best fans on the market – here are the models that came out on top

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 28 April 25

10 outstanding pedestal, tower and desk fans to keep you cool when the temperatures rise.

best robot vacuum for pet hair: Ecovacs DEEBOT T20 Omni robot vacuum

The best robot vacuum for pet hair 2025: reviewed by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 25 April 25

Buying Guide Your guide to the best robot vacuums for pet hair – ideal for those with shedding pets.

The best beard trimmer and electric razors 2025: trim, shape and style

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 25 April 25

The best beard trimmers and electric razors for every kind of style and every budget

6 ways to extend the life of your Dyson Airwrap

By Ruth Hamilton published 23 April 25

Top tips to make your Airwrap last as long as possible, plus sustainable options for what to do if you need to replace yours.

Reviewer having her hair done with a Dyson Airwrap i.d. in a salon

How to get your Airwrap curls to hold, plus more top tips for getting the most from your Dyson multi-styler

By Ruth Hamilton published 21 April 25

I had my hair done by a celeb stylist – here's what he taught me about how to use the Dyson Airwrap the right way.

Dyson Gen5detect vacuum (left) vs Shark PowerDetect Cordless vacuum (right)

I tested Dyson and Shark's most expensive vacuums side-by-side: here's how they matched up

By Ruth Hamilton published 18 April 25

The Shark PowerDetect Cordless and Dyson Gen5detect vacuum sit at the top of each brand's range, but which is the better cleaner?

Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer (left) and Airwrap (right)

Dyson Supersonic vs Airwrap: do I need both?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 15 April 25

Two ultra-popular tools, but both pretty pricey – I've tested both, so which one should you buy?

This curling wand looks like a drill and I'm not sure if it's dumb or genius

By Ruth Hamilton published 14 April 25

MDLondon has reinvented the curling wand, and if it actually works it could be a game-changer.

Dyson Airwrap i.d. with conical airwrap barrel attached

I tried the Dyson Airwrap i.d., and I regret to inform you that it's way better than the old version

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 April 25

Recommended

The 2024 Airwrap i.d. might look like its predecessor, but that extra button on the front is the key to effortless curls.

Bagless Dyson V8 (left) and bagged Gtech ProLite (right) vacuums

Bagged vs bagless vacuums: which is best for you?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 7 April 25

We run down the differences between bagged and bagless vacuum cleaners, to help you choose which one to buy.

Remember the Shark fan that spits on you to keep you cool? Now it has a portable sibling for on-the-go misting

By Ruth Hamilton published 1 April 25

With the FlexBreeze HydroGo, you'll never have to be without your own personal wind (and mist) machine again.

The best robot vacuum 2025: top robovacs to keep every home dust-free

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 26 March 25

Updated Your guide to the top robot vacuums (and mops) for hassle-free cleaning, as recommended by experienced reviewers.

The best hair dryer, the GHD Helios, on a purple background

The best hair dryer 2025: expert tested and approved

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 21 March 25

Updated We've reviewed the best hair dryers and latest blow dryers from Dyson, GHD and Shark to help you care for your hair. Here are our top picks.

Miele Guard L1 Comfort XL cyclinder vacuum

I've been patiently waiting for the newest vacuum tech to make its way into cylinder vacuums, and Miele has finally delivered

By Ruth Hamilton published 20 March 25

Miele is bringing cylinder vacuums into the modern age at last, with new auto-adjusting, app-connected model.

Shark FlexStyle in reviewer's home, with auto-wrap barrel attached and oval brush and diffuser sat behind it

Shark FlexStyle review: a versatile multi-styler to rival the Airwrap

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 14 March 25

The Shark FlexStyle is versatile and comfortable to use, but a few attachments fell flat for us.

Tineco Floor One S7 Pro wet-dry vacuum against a blue background

The best wet-dry vacuum cleaner 2025: recommended by expert reviewers

By Jim McCauley last updated 13 March 25

We've tested a range of wet and dry vacuums from leading brands – here are the ones that came out on top.

This new Roomba finally solves the big problem I have with robot vacuums

By Ruth Hamilton published 13 March 25

I don't have room for a bulky dock in my home, but the Roomba 205 has an innovative solution.

iRobot is overhauling its robovac range, and for the first time in years I'm excited about a new Roomba

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 March 25

Rotating mop pads, heated docks, and – at last! – LiDAR. iRobot is finally catching up with the competition.

Dyson vacuums have one big problem and I don't understand why

By Ruth Hamilton published 10 March 25

Dyson needs to fix this basic usability issue across its full range, not just the most expensive model.

The Apple MacBook Air next to the Dyson Supersonic R and new AMD GPU

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the best tech at MWC to Apple's new iPads and MacBooks

By Hamish Hector published 8 March 25

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from MWC, Apple, Meta and more for March 8, 2025.

Three photos of the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer

Dyson just released a consumer version of its best pro hair dryer, and I can't wait to get my hands on one

By Ruth Hamilton published 6 March 25

Forget about the Supersonic Nural; the Supersonic r is smaller, lighter, and more powerful.

Proscenic Floobot X1 Robot Vacuum and Mop against a green and blue background

The best budget robot vacuum cleaner in 2025: low-effort cleaning at low prices

By Jim McCauley last updated 25 February 25

6 of the best budget robot vacuums to keep your floors clean without spending a small fortune.

The best hair styler 2025: effective tools to shape, smooth and sculpt

By Rosie Hilder last updated 14 February 25

We've tested out the best hair styling tools around, including multi-stylers, hot brushes and more.

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