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 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

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

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

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

iRobot Roomba Combo 205

This new Roomba finally solves the big problem I have with robot vacuums

By Ruth Hamilton published

I don't have room for a bulky dock in my home, but the Roomba 205 has an innovative solution.

iRobot Roomba Combo 405 Plus

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

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

Roomba poking out from under a chair

iRobot is overhauling its robovac range, and for the first time in years I'm excited about a new Roomba

By Ruth Hamilton published

Rotating mop pads, heated docks, and – at last! – LiDAR. iRobot is finally catching up with the competition.

Person using Dyson V8 vacuum

Dyson vacuums have one big problem and I don't understand why

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from MWC, Apple, Meta and more for March 8, 2025.

Shark TurboBlade fan

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

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

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

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.

Meaco Low Energy Dehumidifier in reviewer's home

Meaco 12L Low Energy Dehumidifier review: a game-changer for drying clothes in my basement flat

By Ruth Hamilton published

This low-energy dehumidifier is cheap to run and even doubles up as an air purifier.

Revamp Dynamic Radiance Pro Blow Dryer in reviewer's home

Revamp Dynamic Radiance Pro Blow Dry 7-in-1 Ionic ​Air Styler review: one of the best budget Airwrap dupes around

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Revamp Dynamic Radiance Pro ​Air Styler comes with plenty of useful attachments, including auto-wrap curl barrels to rival the Dyson Airwrap's. Here's my full review.

Tester using Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum in living room

Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum review

By Alex Temblador last updated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dyson V8 next to the Car+Boat handheld

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

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

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

Dreame H15 Pro wet and dry cleaner

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

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

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

Dyson Digital Slim cordless vacuum in various different cleaning modes

What is the Dyson Digital Slim vacuum, and should I buy one?

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dyson Digital Slim has appeared on the market, but it's not a flagship model. Here's what you need to know about Dyson's new streamlined, budget-friendly cordless vacuum.

Shark Stratos vs PowerDetect vacuum cleaners

Shark Stratos vs PowerDetect vacuums: what's the difference?

By Ruth Hamilton published

We break down the differences between Shark's PowerDetect and Stratos vacuum cleaners, to help you figure out which oil the best choice for you.

Dreame X50 Ultra Complete robot vacuum lifting up as it approaches a step

I just saw Dreame's new robot vacuum with feet, and I'm ready to throw out my Roborock

By Ruth Hamilton published

This tech-packed bot has convinced me that Dreame is the robovac brand to watch.

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