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

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

Shark vs Dyson: which vacuum cleaner brand is better?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 15 November 24

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 13 November 24

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 9 November 24

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 8 November 24

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 8 November 24

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 7 November 24

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 6 November 24

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 29 October 24

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 24 October 24

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.

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

By Ruth Hamilton published 20 October 24

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

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 9 October 24

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 9 October 24

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 8 October 24

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 8 October 24

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 7 October 24

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 4 October 24

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

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

By Ruth Hamilton published 1 October 24

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 28 September 24

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 27 September 24

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 25 September 24

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

Dyson V8 review

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 25 September 24

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 23 September 24

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 11 September 24

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 10 September 24

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

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 6 September 24

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

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