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 V16 Piston Animal stick vacuum cleaner

There's finally a new flagship Dyson, and it solves all my biggest problems with stick vacuums

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 September 25

The Dyson V16 Piston Animal has a range of features other brands will be scrabbling to copy.

Roborock F25 Ultra wet-dry cleaner in steam mode

Roborock just launched a wet-dry vacuum with steam mode, and my kitchen floor is about to get the best clean of its life

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 September 25

The Roborock F25 Ultra offers hot water mopping and remote control for hands-free scrubbing.

Dreame's new stick vacuum is absolutely desperate to get right under your sofa

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 September 25

The Dreame V20 Pro can get to places that have never seen a vacuum before.

I've just seen Roborock's first robot mowers in action, and other lawnbot brands should be worried

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 September 25

Roborock's robot mowers deliver precise navigation, ultra-smooth turning, and an innovative approach to edge cutting.

Dyson V8 vs V15 Detect cordless vacuum: what's the difference and which should I buy?

By Ruth Hamilton published 31 August 25

I pitted the cheapest Dyson vacuum against one of the priciest to see if there's enough of a difference to justify the extra spend.

I tested this robot mower on the biggest lawn I could find – and it was fast, accurate and a dream to control

By Ruth Hamilton published 30 August 25

Recommended

If you have a palatial lawn in need of regular upkeep, the Segway Navimow X3 Series is the robot mower you've been waiting for.

Dyson V11 vacuum (left) vs Gen5detect (right)

Dyson V11 vs Gen5detect: what's the difference, and which should you buy?

By Ruth Hamilton published 30 August 25

We put Dyson's 2019 and 2022 flagship vacuums head to head – is the Gen5detect really worth the extra cash?

Dyson Ball Animal upright vacuum cleaner

I've tested almost every Dyson vacuum – these are my top recommendations for a range of different customers

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 20 August 25

Buying Guide Your guide to the best Dyson vacuums for a range of budgets and needs.

The best air purifier 2025: 8 excellent purifiers, tried and tested by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 19 August 25

We've rounded up the most effective air purifiers around, for a range of room sizes and budgets.

Tineco Floor One S7 Pro wet-dry vacuum against a blue background

The best wet-dry vacuum cleaner 2025: recommended by expert reviewers

By Jim McCauley last updated 19 August 25

We've tested a range of wet and dry vacuums from leading brands – here are the ones that came out on top.

The Ninja FrostVault Go is a cooler you wear on your back, and I was blown away by its chilling powers

By Ruth Hamilton published 18 August 25

I left this backpack cooler in a hot car during a heatwave... and my beers were miraculously still cold at the end of the day.

Hobot S7 Pro window cleaning robot on inside of reviewer's patio door window

I tested a robotic window cleaner – here are 3 things that surprised me

By Ruth Hamilton published 17 August 25

I wasn't even aware there was such a thing as a window cleaning robot – and that was just the first surprise in store.

Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum in mopping mode

Can a robot vacuum effectively mop your floors, too? I've tested all kinds of hybrid robovacs, and here's what I've found

By Ruth Hamilton published 16 August 25

Mopping is a handy bonus with most robot vacuums, but they won't scrub floors like a human can.

Shark FlexBreeze fan in three different summery scenarios

The Shark FlexBreeze is my new #1 fan recommendation – here's how it snagged the top spot

By Ruth Hamilton published 13 August 25

The FlexBreeze is your ultimate gadget to beat the heat.

People having a picnic with a FlexBreeze tablemate fan, and Price Cut graphic overlaid

There's a seemingly unmissable deal on TechRadar's #1 fan at Amazon right now – but make sure you read the small print if you're after a heatwave savior

By Ruth Hamilton published 13 August 25

The FlexBreeze can't save you this time – here are two fan deals to buy instead.

Three cheap robot vacuums in testers' homes

These are the 3 best cheap robot vacuums we've tested this year

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 13 August 25

I've tried dozens of robovacs, and these are the cheap models I'd recommend to my bargain-hunter friends.

Dreame just launched a multi-styler that offers Airwrap-like features for less than half the price

By Ruth Hamilton published 13 August 25

I've been underwhelmed by some of Dreame's hair gadgets, but this latest addition looks like a winner.

The Dyson HP10 purifying fan heater is pictured in a pink living room.

I've been using my fan wrong all my life, and you probably have too – here's the secret trick to speedy nighttime cooling

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 August 25

Bedroom like a sauna? It's time to turn your fan around and point it outside the window.

People are fighting about whether Dyson vacuums are trash, but the arguments don't stack up – here's my take as a vacuum expert

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 August 25

Please, everyone, stop blaming Dyson for everything that's wrong with cordless stick vacuums.

Dreame AirStyle Pro on shelf in reviewer's bathroom, with attachments lined up behind

Dreame, please fix these issues with your hair styler gadget – I'd love to be able to recommend it as an Airwrap alternative

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 11 August 25

The AirStyle Pro has the potential to be a serious Dyson Airwrap rival, but for two simple mis-steps.

Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum in reviewer's home

TechRadar has a new #1 robot vacuum recommendation – here's how the Roborock Qrevo Curv snagged the top spot

By Ruth Hamilton published 9 August 25

Want to bag the best bot about? Here's what you need to know about this curvy home helper.

5 ways to tackle stains on hardwood floors, according to a specialist

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 August 25

Expert tips to help you keep your hard floors looking spick and span.

4 essential things to look for in a vacuum cleaner for carpet

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 August 25

Need to deep-clean dusty carpet? Here's exactly what to look for in your vacuum cleaner.

Mammotion Yuka Mini lawnbot review: a serious effort-saver for smaller yards

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 August 25

This compact lawnbot saved me from a summer of strenuous mowing.

Dyson engineer reveals the often-overlooked feature that vacuum cleaners are 'pointless' without – and it's nothing to do with suction

By Ruth Hamilton published 31 July 25

'Many people assume that if visible dust and dirt is picked up, the problem is solved.'

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