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

Close up of Dyson V8 vacuum floorhead on a rug, with Prime Day graphic overlaid

Looking for a cheap Dyson vacuum Prime Day deal? Two models are on sale for a record-low price

By Ruth Hamilton published

Today's best Prime vacuum deals include these two major price-drops on Dyson cordless vacuums.

Tineco vacuum next to a Don't Miss graphic

I'm TechRadar's resident vacuum expert – here are the 8 best Prime Day vacuum deals I'd recommend to my friends

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Bargain dust-busters from big-name brands like Shark, Dyson and Tineco – prices from under $80.

Roomba on green background with Big Savings graphic overlaid

Little robots, big deals: Amazon has Roomba robovac deals from $220 this Prime Day

By Ruth Hamilton published

Amazon has Roomba deals for every budget this Prime Day.

Breville coffee maker next to a Don't Miss graphic

I need caffeine to survive – these are the Amazon Prime Day coffee maker deals I'd buy for my home

By Ruth Hamilton published

Top coffee machine deals to take you from sluggish to switched-on for a bargain price.

Shark Stratos vacuum next to a Big Savings graphic

Our best vacuum for pet hair just dropped to its cheapest price ever for Prime Day

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Shark Stratos Cordless vacuum packs plenty of power, making it ideal for carpet, pet hair, and deep cleans – and it's an absolute steal right now.

Hair Screw tool on Dyson Gen5 Detect vacuum cleaner

Dyson vacuum cleaner tools guide: what each tool does, and which ones you need

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson makes a wide range of useful tools to go with its vacuums; here's a quick run-down of what each one does.

Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner

The Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner is finally available in the US – but read this before you shell out

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson's first dedicated wet floor cleaner is great for some (but not all) floor types.

Tester using Shark Stratos cordless (left) and Detect Pro cordless (right)

Shark Detect Pro vs Stratos: which vacuum is better?

By Ruth Hamilton published

We run down the differences between the Shark Detect Pro vacuum line and the Shark Stratos line.

Dyson Airwrap styler (2022 version) in carry case

Dyson Airwrap (2022) review

By Josephine Watson last updated

Updated I tested out the 2022 version of the ultra-popular Dyson Airwrap styler – here's my updated review.

Various Shark vacuum cleaner technologies

Shark vacuum cleaner technologies: a handy jargon-buster

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

QuadClean? DuoFins? MultiFLEX? Here's exactly what Shark's vacuum cleaner jargon means, and which bits you should prioritize.

Dyson V8

Dyson V8 review

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

Updated The Dyson V8 and V8 Absolute are versatile cordless vacuums that are still solid recommendations if you can't find a deal on a newer model.

Closeup of floorhead on Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner

Dyson WashG1 review

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The Dyson WashG1 hopes to revolutionize the wet floor cleaner market, and it's almost there.

Midea WashBot combination robot vacuum / washing machine being demoed at IFA

This brand created a combo washing machine-robot vacuum and it's not as dumb as it sounds

By Ruth Hamilton published

The concept for Midea's new WashBot sounds mad, but is actually really clever.

Shark PowerDetect Cordless Vacuum being demoed at IFA

Shark's clever new vacuum feature is so obvious I'm amazed no one's thought of it before

By Ruth Hamilton published

Thought the days of groundbreaking vacuum cleaner innovation were over? Think again.

Shark FlexFusion multi-styler

The new Shark FlexFusion is what you'd get if you melded all your hair gadgets together into one mammoth multi-styler

By Ruth Hamilton published

This shapeshifting styler can do pretty much anything, on wet or dry hair

Narwal Freo Z Ultra robot vacuum at iFA

This new robovac packs the processing power of an Xbox, but I'm mostly obsessed with its little fluffy tail

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Narwal Freo Z Ultra's features blend cutting-edge smarts with old-school cleaning principles.

Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum at IFA

6 cool new robovac features coming your way, from quad bike-style suspension to magnetic mops

By Ruth Hamilton published

I got to check out the new wave of robot vacuums at IFA – here are the most exciting new developments to look out for.

Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum at IFA

Roborock's new robovac has suspension like a quad bike, to bounce it over the highest thresholds in your home

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Qrevo Curv can boldly go where no robot vacuum has been before.

Dyson V15 Detect vs Dyson V11

Dyson V15 Detect vs Dyson V11: Which cordless vacuum is best for you?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We run through the differences between the Dyson V15 Detect and V11, so you can see if the newer model is worth the investment.

Dreamcloud and Satvaa mattress on a white background next to TechRadar Labor Day sales badge

Labor Day mattress sales 2024: all the best early deals

By James Pickard last updated

This year's Labor Day mattress sales are already underway, so we've searched through them and picked out the best deals worth buying now.

Portrait of a cleaning icon, on the floor, in dirt

Samsung turns dirt into art with carpet portraits of famous faces, made using vacuum cleaners

By Ruth Hamilton published

A headline I never thought I'd write.

Student using Shark Stratos Corded Stick vacuum on the stairs

The perfect vacuum for students just got a major price cut

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Shark Stratos Corded Stick vacuum packs an impressive amount of suction power for an extremely affordable price.

Heist 3.0 hair dryer

Fellas, the wait is over – the "first ever" hair dryer for men has arrived

By Ruth Hamilton published

Struggling to style your laddish locks? The Heist 3.0 is just for men.

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute vacuum cleaner

Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum review

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

Best in Class

Updated The Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum has a laser to help you hunt out hidden dirt. Here's our review.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum and mop

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum review

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is a premium robot vacuum and mop that offers effective, precise cleaning.

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