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

Dreame D9 Max Gen 2 robot vacuum in front of fireplace in reviewer's home

Dreame D9 Max Gen 2 review: a budget-friendly robot vacuum that actually does as it's told

By Ruth Hamilton published 15 March 25

Great Value

The Dreame D9 Max vacuums well, follows instructions, and is a solid budget buy.

The best Dyson Airwrap dupes 2025: affordable alternatives, tried and tested

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 14 March 25

We round up the best Airwrap dupes for creating salon-worthy style without the hefty price tag.

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.

iRobot's understated new fleet of Roombas nails what I actually want from a robot vacuum

By Ruth Hamilton published 14 March 25

While other brands are busy attaching arms to their robovacs, iRobot's understated innovations are more genuinely useful.

best hair straighteners hero image, showing GHD unplugged flat irons

The best hair straighteners 2025: top hair irons for silky-smooth styles

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 13 March 25

From super-straight to wonderful waves, these are the best hair straighteners for every kind of style.

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.

7 of my favorite upgrades in the all-new Roomba robovacs – plus 2 I'm worried about

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 March 25

Improved mopping, coherent naming, and LiDAR at last – iRobot's new fleet of Roomba bots looks very promising.

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.

The new Shark fan can blast blades of air in any direction, and it's set to make summer far more bearable

By Ruth Hamilton published 7 March 25

It looks nothing like a fan, but I think the new Shark TurboBlade fan might be my summer savior.

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.

Laifen Mini hair dryer in reviewer's bathroom

Laifen Mini hair dryer review: powerful airflow, scalp-friendly modes, and a dinky design

By Ruth Hamilton published 23 February 25

Recommended

The Laifen Mini is a travel-sized hair dryer that's smart and powerful enough that I'd happily swap it into my main styling gadget lineup.

Person holding Dyson Airwrap with Don't Miss graphic overlaid

The Airwrap deal I've been holding out for just landed – get $100 off the original version before it disappears forever

By Ruth Hamilton published 16 February 25

Looks like Dyson is phasing out the 2022 Airwrap in favor of the new i.d. version, so it might be your last chance for a bargain

Roborock robot vacuum next to a Big Savings graphic

How to buy a cheap robot vacuum in the Presidents' Day sales – 5 shopping tips from a deals expert

By Ruth Hamilton published 15 February 25

The upcoming sales are a great time to bag a bargain robovac – here's how to make sure you get the best buy.

Tester using Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum in living room

Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum review

By Alex Temblador last updated 13 February 25

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 13 February 25

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

SwitchBot K10+ Pro Combo robot vacuum and manual vacuum, with dock

The 'world's smallest' robot vacuum is now available in a combo version, but for me it defeats the whole point

By Ruth Hamilton published 11 February 25

The new version adds an integrated stick vacuum for stairs and sofas, but it adds bulk where the selling point was its compact design.

The mopping floorhead of the Dyson V15s Submarine (left) and WashG1 (right)

Dyson WashG1 vs V15s Detect Submarine: which of Dyson's mops should you buy?

By Ruth Hamilton published 8 February 25

The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine and WashG1 can both mop your floors, but which is a better choice? We explain the differences to help you choose.

A person holding the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine review: does Dyson's only vacuum-mop sink or swim?

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 6 February 25

It cleans well and is a good space-saving solution, but the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine has flaws that need to be fixed.

Shark Handheld Cordless Vacuum against a green and blue background

The best handheld vacuum 2025: compact vacs for quick clean-ups

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 4 February 25

Make light work of everyday messes with one of the best handheld vacuums on sale today.

Turns out Dyson's new handheld vacuum is a decade-old V8 without its wand, and I feel cheated

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 February 25

If you already have a Dyson stick vacuum, you'll be sorely disappointed.

Person using the Dyson Car+Boat handheld vacuum being used on a sofa

Dyson Car+Boat vacuum review: a heavy-duty handheld for tough cleanups

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 February 25

The Dyson Car+Boat offers powerful suction and an ultra-long battery life – and it's an especially good choice for pet owners.

I've been hunting for a wet-floor cleaner that can actually clean to the edges of rooms, and Dreame might have just come up with a solution

By Ruth Hamilton published 31 January 25

The new Dreame H15 Pro is impressively maneuverable for a wet-dry cleaner, and packs some innovative smart features.

Dyson Car+Boat handheld being used in a car

The Dyson handheld vacuum I've been waiting for is finally here, and it looks set to blow all other handheld vacs out of the water

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 29 January 25

The newly launched, dinky Dyson Car+Boat solves many the problems I have with handheld vacuums.

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