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

best robot vacuum for pet hair: Ecovacs DEEBOT T20 Omni robot vacuum

The best robot vacuum for pet hair 2025: reviewed by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Buying Guide Your guide to the best robot vacuums for pet hair – ideal for those with shedding pets.

Levoit Sprout air purifier

Levoit's new air purifier-sleep aid combo is designed for children, but it looks so soothing I'd quite like one myself

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Sprout delivers clean air, gentle light and sleep-inducing white noise.

DJI Romo robot vacuum and DJI drone

We've just had our first official look at DJI's first robot vacuum – and I have questions

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Roma sure looks cool, but I'm intrigued to see if DJI can transfer its drone magic into the world of home cleaning.

Person holding Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum and Shark Detect Pro cordless

The best Shark vacuum cleaners 2025: superb Shark cleaners for every household

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We've tested the best Shark vacuums for every household, from versatile cordless stick vacs to powerful uprights.

best vacuum cleaners with the new TechRadar background

We've been testing the best vacuum cleaners for almost a decade – here are our top picks

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Updated All of these vacuums have been put through their paces by TechRadar's team of experts.

Still from teaser trailer for DJI Romo robot vacuum

DJI’s first robot vacuum gets launch date in official teaser – and it looks like the Romo is arriving sooner than expected

By Ruth Hamilton published

No, it won't be able to fly... and actually it might not be able to mop, either.

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

Dreame AirStyle Pro review: this hair tool is all style, too little substance

By Ruth Hamilton published

I tested Dreame's answer to the Dyson Airwrap and ended up as deflated as my curls.

Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum with headlamps illuminated, cleaning the edge of a room

I asked 5 experts what makes the perfect vacuum for hard floor – here's what they told me

By Ruth Hamilton published

Vacuum cleaners aren't just for carpet.

Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner in use

"The slower you go, the more you will pick up" – Dyson engineer reveals the most efficient vacuum cleaning technique, backed up by science

By Ruth Hamilton published

I spoke to a Dyson engineer about the best way to vacuum – here are his tips.

Roborock Q7 M5 robot vacuum in tester's home

Roborock Q7 M5 robot vacuum review: a brilliant budget bot with bouncy suspension

By Ruth Hamilton published

Recommended

The Roborock Q7 M5 is more than a match for my dog-hair-strewn carpets and tall room thresholds.

Mowrator M1 mower

Meet the Transformer of lawnbots: the Mowrator is also a snow plough, leaf vacuum and trailer hitch that takes the effort out of yard work

By Ruth Hamilton published

This bot is like a mini, remote-controlled tractor that takes the effort out of yard work – and it looks ridiculously fun to use.

Dreame Aqua10 robot vacuum in use

Dreame's new hybrid robovac has 3 never-before-seen special features that turn it into a lean, mean, mopping machine

By Ruth Hamilton published

I'm bored of seeing expensive robot vacuums with rubbish mopping, but the Dreame Aqua10 gives me hope.

Multiple versions of the same woman cleaning with the Roborock H60 vacuum

Roborock has taken all the best bits from Shark and Dyson vacuums and put them in one mega-vac – and I can't wait to try it

By Ruth Hamilton published

Laser lights, a forward-bending wand and an auto-empty dock... the H60's featurelist reads like a greatest hits of other vacuum brands.

Dreo Polyfan 704S

We tested the best fans on the market – here are the models that came out on top

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

12 outstanding pedestal, tower and desk fans to keep you cool when the temperatures rise.

Duux Whisper 2 fan with Don't Miss graphic

This 'subtly brilliant' fan is down to its lowest price – pick it up now before temperatures start to rise again

By Ruth Hamilton published

Arm yourself against the incoming hot weather with one of our favourite fans, back down to its lowest price.

The MeacoFan Sefte 8in is facing slightly to the right on a tabletop in front of a pink background.

'You get the best of both worlds' – an expert reveals why an air circulator is better than a regular fan this summer

By Ruth Hamilton published

For versatile and efficient cooling, an air circulator could be the perfect solution.

Air circulator (left) and a regular fan (right)

Air circulator vs fan: what's the difference, and which one should you buy?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

They can look very similar, but air circulators work differently to most other fans – here's how to pick the right option for your needs.

Shark vacuum on a TechRadar Prime Day background

It's your last chance to grab a top cordless vacuum for cheap in the Prime Day sales – these are the deals still available

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Prime Day delivered some excellent vacuum deals, but these offers from Shark, Dyson and more will expire today.

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to hands holding the Sigma BF and a B&O Bluetooth speaker sitting on a table

The best tech of 2025 so far – the 17 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson published

TechRadar has spent days testing products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2025. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

The Xbox Series X Digital next to the new Dyson Airwrap and Nothing Headphone (1)

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Spotify's suspected AI band to Nothing's first over-ear headphones

By Hamish Hector published

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Dyson, Xbox, Dyson, Nothing and more for July 5, 2025.

Woman holding a Dyson Ball Animal 3 vacuum and a V8 vacuum, with a sign saying Don't Miss

I've tested almost every Dyson vacuum and these are the 11 cheapest deals I'd buy this Prime Day

By Ruth Hamilton published

I've hunted out the best prices on a range of Dyson vacuum cleaners, to help you upgrade your cleaning setup for less this Amazon Prime Day.

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum cleaning a rug

A cleaning expert reveals how often you should really be vacuuming your floors – and it's not as bad as I feared

By Ruth Hamilton published

How often do you really need to vacuum your carpets, upholstery, or hard floor? I got the definitive answers, from a cleaning veteran.

Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner in use

I test vacuums for a living – these are 5 you should buy if you want powerful cleaning for a low price

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

These cheap vacuums help you clean up without getting cleaned out.

Shark TurboBlade fan in use

This fan will cover you in a blanket of cool air as you sleep – I need one right now

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Shark TurboBlade is ideal for keeping you cool as you snooze.

Shark FlexBreeze fan in three different summery scenarios

I write about fans for a living, and this is the one I have my eye on to save me from UK heatwave hell

By Ruth Hamilton published

If you want cool air wherever you go, this fan will deliver – plus it's £30 off right now.

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