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

Roomba robot vacuum, next to a label that says TechRadar Black Friday deals

Black Friday Roomba deals 2024: bargain bots for under $300

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The Black Friday Roomba deals are still delivering plenty of record-low prices; here's your guide to the best bargains.

Roborock Q5+ next to a sign saying Big Savings

5 Roborock vacuums that have hit rock-bottom prices for Black Friday

By Ruth Hamilton published

A robot vacuum for every budget, to cut down your chores list over the holidays.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum with big Price Cut graphic

The best robot vacuum of 2024 just plummeted in price – but this deal won't stick around much longer

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra won our TechRadar choice award, and it's had a massive 40% price cut for Black Friday.

Tineco Floor cleaner with Big Savings

One of our top-rated wet-dry vacuums just got a huge price cut in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Tineco Floor One S5 is the perfect, low-effort way to keep your hard floors clean and shiny over the holidays – and it's had a major price cut.

Roborock Q7 deal

This is the cheap robot vacuum I'd buy this Black Friday: LiDAR navigation, strong suction, and a user-friendly app for under $200

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Roborock Q7 is an extremely capable robovac, and it just crashed to an all-time-low price.

Dyson V8 vacuum, with Don't Miss graphic

17 of the best cordless vacuum deals in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Black Friday vacuum deals just keep coming – these are the ones that deliver the best bang for your buck.

Someone holding the Dyson Supersonic, next to a sign that says Lowest Price

The Dyson Supersonic is at its lowest ever price for Black Friday, but you should buy this alternative model instead

By Ruth Hamilton published

I love the Supersonic hair dryer, but there's a better deal for haircare enthusiasts.

Roborock Q5 Max+ robot vacuum and mop

Clean up in the Black Friday sales with 50% off this ultra-capable Roborock robot vacuum

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Q5 Max+ is excellent at gripping hair, comes with a self-empty dock for minimal effort, and is at its lowest ever price right now.

Shark PowerDetect vacuum next to a vac-mop, and a sign saying Don't miss

This cheap Shark cordless vacuum deal knocks $150 off, and bundles in a vac-mop for free

By Ruth Hamilton published

Get you carpets clean and your hard floors shining, now for less thanks to the Black Friday deal.

Dyson V8 Cordless vacuum with TechRadar Don't Miss graphic

The Dyson V8 cordless vacuum just crashed to a ridiculously low price, with $220 off in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

This nifty, ultra-maneuverable Dyson vacuum comes with a second floorhead especially for cleaning hard floors.

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential in reviewer's home

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential robot vacuum review

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Roomba Combo Essential robot vacuum is cheap, cheerful, and delivers a decent clean.

Person using Shark PowerDetect Cordless vacuum, with Exclusive Deals graphic overlaid

Exclusive: get $150 off the best Shark cordless vacuum with this Black Friday promo code

By Ruth Hamilton published

The PowerDetect combines superb suction with effort-saving smarts, and comes with an auto-empty dock that's perfect for allergy-sufferers.

Shark Stratos Cordless with Clean Sense IQ IZ862H

Shark Stratos Cordless vacuum cleaner review

By Alex Temblador last updated

The Stratos cordless vacuum is a powerful stick vac with some useful added features; a great choice for those with pets or lots of carpet.

Proscenic Q8 Max robot vacuum charging, in its dock

Proscenic Q8 Max robot vacuum review

By Alexandra Pamias published

The Proscenic Q8 Max delivers a lot for its very affordable price tag.

A iRobot Roomba j7 plus pictured against a purple background with white writing to the left saying big savings.

Our top-rated Roomba is absurdly cheap in the Best Buy early Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

This is the best value robot vacuum you can buy right now.

Dyson vacuum floorhead (left) and Shark floorhead (right)

Shark vs Dyson: which vacuum cleaner brand is better?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We run through the key differences between the two titans of the vacuum cleaner world.

Shark Detect Pro cordless vacuum next to Price Cut graphic

I write about vacuum cleaners for a living, and this is the one cordless vacuum you should buy in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

This is my prediction for the best deal of the sales season (plus it's already discounted).

Black Friday mattress deals: Helix Midnight mattress

Black Friday mattress deals 2024: all the best early offers available now

By James Pickard last updated

TechRadar's complete guide to the Black Friday mattress deals, including all of today's best sales and where to find the top offers.

A manual stick vacuum sucking up oats on hard floor (left) and a robot vacuum sucking up flour on a rug (right)

How we test vacuum cleaners

By Ruth Hamilton published

We review dozens of vacuums and robot vacs every year – here's how we put them through their paces.

Roomba Essential robot vacuum on a wooden floor, with 'Don't miss' graphic overlaid

I’m a vacuum cleaner expert, and this $150 Roomba deal is my early Black Friday must-buy

By Ruth Hamilton published

We’re barely into November and this cheap robot vacuum deal just won Black Friday.

Yeedi C12 Pro Plus robot vacuum sucking up breakfast cereal

3 questions to ask before buying a robot vacuum in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

Thinking of investing in a robovac this sales season? Here's how to narrow down your options, so you end up with the right model for you.

Various Roomba robovacs compiled on a colorful background

Which Roomba should I buy? A simple guide to the different robot vacuum options

By Ruth Hamilton published

We run through the differences between the various Roomba models, so you can find the right one for you.

Dyson Nural in a hand, with sign saying TechRadar Choice Awards 2024 Winner

A hair dryer for our Home Tech Device of the Year? Here's how the Dyson Supersonic Nural blew us away

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson continues to lead the way in the haircare market, with new products that introduce genuinely useful innovations that no one else has thought of.

Ninja Combi Multi-Cooker in reviewer's kitchen

Ninja Combi Multi-Cooker review

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Combi Multi-Cooker review combines multiple different cooking styles within one appliance, but the USP is that you can use it to tackle all the parts of your meal in one go.

Roborock Qrevo Master in its dock

How to choose a robot vacuum: here's what to look for

By Ruth Hamilton published

As TechRadar's resident robovac expert, follow my advice to find the right model for you.

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