Ruth Hamilton

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

Roborock Qrevo Master robot vacuum on blue background

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

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

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

Three Dyson fans

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

By Ruth Hamilton published

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.

Best Dyson vacuum

The best Dyson vacuum cleaner 2025: maneuverable, powerful cleaners

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

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

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

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

King C Gillette Beard Trimmer

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

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

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

Person holding Dyson Airwrap i.d. styler, with Sustainability week logo overlaid

6 ways to extend the life of your Dyson Airwrap

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

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)

Shark PowerDetect Cordless vs Dyson Gen5detect: which brand's range-topping vacuum cleaner is better?

By Ruth Hamilton published

I tested Shark and Dyson's most expensive vacuums side-by-side – here's what I found out.

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

Dyson Supersonic vs Airwrap: do I need both?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

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

MDLondon Curl curling wand

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

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

Dyson Airwrap i.d. review: a major upgrade on the original

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

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

Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum in its dock, in reviewer's home

Roborock Saros 10 review: a game-changer for getting under the sofa

By Ruth Hamilton published

This robot vacuum has a retractible navigation puck that lets it venture places taller bots can't. Here's my review.

Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo fan

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

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

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

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

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

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

iRobot Roomba Combo 205

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

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

Roomba poking out from under a chair

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

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

Person using Dyson V8 vacuum

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

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

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

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

Tester using Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum in living room

Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum review

By Alex Temblador last updated

Recommended

The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum is designed to combine power with seriously smart detection features.

Person holding Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum and Shark Detect Pro cordless

Shark Detect Pro vs PowerDetect: which vacuum is better?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We run down all the differences between two of Shark's most hi-tech vacuum lines

The best Shark vacuums against an orange background

The best Shark vacuum cleaners 2025

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We've tested the best Shark vacuums for every household, from versatile cordless stick vacs to powerful uprights.

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