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

L'Oreal's new hair dryer blows with the force of a Category 4 hurricane

By Ruth Hamilton published 5 December 24

Those water droplets won't stand a chance against the AirLight Pro.

Shark robot vacuum on a yellow background with TechRadar Black Friday deals graphic overlaid

The Black Friday robot vacuum deals are disappearing fast – these are the best price-drops still available (for now)

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 3 December 24

Most offers have expired, but there are still a handful of bargains available to buy, if you get a wriggle on.

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential in reviewer's home

I swapped a $1k robot vacuum for a $200 model and lost the will to live – get this Cyber Monday deal instead

By Ruth Hamilton published 2 December 24

There are tons of great robovac deals about, but spend too little and you'll end up regretting it, trust me.

Shark PowerDetect vacuum on a blue background, with Black Friday Deals written next to it

I'm a home appliances expert, and these are the best Black Friday vacuum deals to buy

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 30 November 24

There are dozens of Black Friday vacuum deals, but these are the ones I'd genuinely recommend.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum with big Price Cut graphic

The best robot vacuum of 2024 just plummeted in price – but this deal won't stick around much longer

By Ruth Hamilton published 29 November 24

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra won our TechRadar choice award, and it's had a massive 40% price cut for Black Friday.

Roomba robot vacuum, next to a label that says TechRadar Black Friday deals

Black Friday Roomba deals 2024: reduced robovacs for under £300

By Ruth Hamilton published 28 November 24

Your guide to the best bargains; with Black Friday Roomba deals delivering plenty of record-low prices.

One of our top-rated wet-dry vacuums just got a huge price cut in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published 27 November 24

The Tineco Floor One S5 is the perfect, low-effort way to keep your hard floors clean and shiny over the holidays – and it's had a major price cut.

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential robot vacuum review

By Ruth Hamilton published 22 November 24

This budge bot delivers a decent clean but the navigation is very erratic.

Shark Stratos Cordless with Clean Sense IQ IZ862H

Shark Stratos Cordless vacuum cleaner review

By Alex Temblador last updated 18 November 24

The Stratos cordless vacuum is a powerful stick vac with some useful added features; a great choice for those with pets or lots of carpet.

Proscenic Q8 Max robot vacuum charging, in its dock

Proscenic Q8 Max robot vacuum review

By Alexandra Pamias published 18 November 24

The Proscenic Q8 Max delivers a lot for its very affordable price tag.

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).

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.

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.

Samsung Combi Smart Microwave Oven in reviewer's kitchen

Samsung Combi Smart Microwave Oven MC32DG7646CKE3 review

By Ruth Hamilton published 16 October 24

The Samsung Combi Smart Microwave Oven is a stylish and effective solution if you don't have space for a separate oven and microwave.

Woman straightening her hair with GHD Originals, with a Lowest Price graphic overlaid

My GHD straighteners have lasted me 16 years, but this Prime Day deal has convinced me it's finally time to replace them

By Ruth Hamilton published 9 October 24

The new(er) GHD Original straighteners are at a record-low price, so it's time to say goodbye.

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.

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.

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.

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