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

Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum with headlamps illuminated, cleaning the edge of a room

I asked 5 experts what makes the perfect vacuum for hard floor – here's what they told me

By Ruth Hamilton published 21 July 25

Vacuum cleaners aren't just for carpet.

"The slower you go, the more you will pick up" – Dyson engineer reveals the most efficient vacuum cleaning technique, backed up by science

By Ruth Hamilton published 21 July 25

I spoke to a Dyson engineer about the best way to vacuum – here are his tips.

Roborock Q7 M5 robot vacuum in tester's home

Roborock Q7 M5 robot vacuum review: a brilliant budget bot with bouncy suspension

By Ruth Hamilton published 20 July 25

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The Roborock Q7 M5 is more than a match for my dog-hair-strewn carpets and tall room thresholds.

Meet the Transformer of lawnbots: the Mowrator is also a snow plough, leaf vacuum and trailer hitch that takes the effort out of yard work

By Ruth Hamilton published 19 July 25

This bot is like a mini, remote-controlled tractor that takes the effort out of yard work – and it looks ridiculously fun to use.

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

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 18 July 25

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

Dreame's new hybrid robovac has 3 never-before-seen special features that turn it into a lean, mean, mopping machine

By Ruth Hamilton published 17 July 25

I'm bored of seeing expensive robot vacuums with rubbish mopping, but the Dreame Aqua10 gives me hope.

Multiple versions of the same woman cleaning with the Roborock H60 vacuum

Roborock has taken all the best bits from Shark and Dyson vacuums and put them in one mega-vac – and I can't wait to try it

By Ruth Hamilton published 16 July 25

Laser lights, a forward-bending wand and an auto-empty dock... the H60's featurelist reads like a greatest hits of other vacuum brands.

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

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 15 July 25

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

The MeacoFan Sefte 8in is facing slightly to the right on a tabletop in front of a pink background.

'You get the best of both worlds' – an expert reveals why an air circulator is better than a regular fan this summer

By Ruth Hamilton published 14 July 25

For versatile and efficient cooling, an air circulator could be the perfect solution.

Air circulator (left) and a regular fan (right)

Air circulator vs fan: what's the difference, and which one should you buy?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 14 July 25

They can look very similar, but air circulators work differently to most other fans – here's how to pick the right option for your needs.

Black+Decker handheld vacuum on a TechRadar Prime Day graphic

This $40 mini car vacuum is the bargain your disgusting footwell mats have been waiting for

By Ruth Hamilton published 11 July 25

Perfect for any quick cleanup, and a bargain you won't want to miss in the final hours of the Prime Day sales.

PSA: Prime Day is almost over, and you're going to miss your chance to stock up on cheap Nespresso capsules

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 11 July 25

With Nespresso pods down to 72 cents per coffee, now is the perfect time to fill your store cupboard.

This lawnbot saved my summer, and it's currently at its cheapest ever price in the Prime Day sales

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 11 July 25

The Yuka Mini keeps my lawn neater than it has ever been, with next to no effort required.

Stop the presses! I've found the perfect budget robovac deal for small homes – and it's just $159.99

By Ruth Hamilton published 11 July 25

This cheap robovac is a perfect all-rounder and it's down to a new lowest-ever price.

Shark vacuum on a TechRadar Prime Day background

It's your last chance to grab a top cordless vacuum for cheap in the Prime Day sales – these are the deals still available

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 11 July 25

Prime Day delivered some excellent vacuum deals, but these offers from Shark, Dyson and more will expire today.

If there's one gadget that you won't regret buying, it's a good robot vacuum – and TechRadar's #1 robovac just hit an all-time-lowest price for Prime Day

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 10 July 25

If you want to hop on the zero-effort-chores bandwagon, you should start with this Eufy robot vacuum deal.

Dyson V8 vacuum, Airwrap i.d. and Gen5detect vacuum

15 unmissable Dyson deals still available in the Prime Day sales – from vacuums to Airwraps

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 10 July 25

The Prime Day sales have been unexpectedly great for Dyson bargains – here are the best deals you can still buy.

The best vacuum cleaner deals in the Amazon Prime Day sales – as chosen by a vacuum reviewer and sales expert

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 9 July 25

The event officially started, and there are big bargains on vacuum cleaners from Shark, Dyson and more.

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to hands holding the Sigma BF and a B&O Bluetooth speaker sitting on a table

The best tech of 2025 so far – the 17 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson published 5 July 25

TechRadar has spent days testing products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2025. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

The Xbox Series X Digital next to the new Dyson Airwrap and Nothing Headphone (1)

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Spotify's suspected AI band to Nothing's first over-ear headphones

By Hamish Hector published 5 July 25

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Dyson, Xbox, Dyson, Nothing and more for July 5, 2025.

Woman holding a Dyson Ball Animal 3 vacuum and a V8 vacuum, with a sign saying Don't Miss

I've tested almost every Dyson vacuum and these are the 11 cheapest deals I'd buy this Prime Day

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 July 25

I've hunted out the best prices on a range of Dyson vacuum cleaners, to help you upgrade your cleaning setup for less this Amazon Prime Day.

Shark PowerDetect vacuum with lowest price sign

Shark's best cordless vacuum just dropped to a new record-low price ahead of Prime Day

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 July 25

The Shark PowerDetect delivers superb suction, clever features, and an effort-saving auto-empty base – and it has $170 off right now.

The best cordless vacuum 2025: tested and recommended by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 3 July 25

Our experts have tested the best cordless vacuums for convenient, flexible cleaning. Here are our top picks from Shark, Dyson, Samsung and more.

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum cleaning a rug

A cleaning expert reveals how often you should really be vacuuming your floors – and it's not as bad as I feared

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 July 25

How often do you really need to vacuum your carpets, upholstery, or hard floor? I got the definitive answers, from a cleaning veteran.

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

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 2 July 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.

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