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

Dyson V10 vs V11 vacuum

Dyson V10 vs V11 cordless vacuum: which is better?

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dyson Cyclone V10 and V11 are both older cordless stick vacuums; we take a look at how they compare.

Dyson V11

Dyson V11 review: still a supremely capable vacuum cleaner

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Recommended

A few years after its initial launch, the Dyson V11 is still worth your attention.

Shark HydroVac Cordless floor cleaner in reviewer's home

Shark HydroVac Cordless WD201 / WD210 review: a very effective vacuum-mop

By Emily Peck last updated

We take a closer look at the cordless Shark HydroVac, to see if it can achieve spotless results with little elbow grease.

Reviewer testing the Shark Vertex Pro / Anti Hair Wrap cordless stick vacuum in her home

Shark Vertex Pro IZ662H / Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum IZ300UK review

By Carrie-Ann Skinner last updated

The Shark IZ662H / IZ300UK vacuum is powerful and well designed, if a little heavy and noisy to use.

Shark Stratos Corded vacuum in reviewer's living room

Shark Stratos Corded stick vacuum review

By James Holland last updated

Recommended

The Shark Stratos Corded stick vacuum is powerful and versatile, and comes with some nifty extra features.

Shark WandVac system, in handheld and floor modes

Shark WandVac System review

By Sophie Bird last updated

The Shark WandVac is a light but powerful cordless vacuum that's perfect for all kinds of small spillages.

Nutribullet Pro+ 1200 blender with accessories

Nutribullet Pro+ 1200 blender review

By Emily Peck published

The Nutribullet Pro+ 1200 adds a more powerful motor and useful pulse function to the classic blender design.

IKEA Energy Insights screenshots

IKEA's new smart home app feature could help you save big money on your energy bills

By Ruth Hamilton published

Energy Insights helps you see which devices are sapping power, and the cheapest times to use them.

Two images of the Dyson WashG1 in use

Forget vacuums, Dyson's new WashG1 cleaner is like a car wash for your floor

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson's latest floorcare launch sacks off suction and uses water and rollers to massage your hard floors clean.

Nutribullet Ultra blender in reviewer's kitchen

Nutribullet Ultra blender review

By Emily Peck published

The Nutribullet Ultra is designed to be super-powerful but also super-quiet. Here's my review.

Beatbot AquaSense

Think your robot vacuum is impressive? This one can swim

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Beatbot AquaSense is a submarine robovac for your swimming pool.

Typhur Dome air fryer

The space-age Typhur Dome might have solved the big problem with air fryers

By Ruth Hamilton published

A wider, rather than tall, design maximizes cooking space and helps deliver even crispiness without shaking.

Dyson CleanTrace app being tested by writer

I tried Dyson's CleanTrace app, and it's the most fun you can have with a vacuum cleaner

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson's CleanTrace AR app turns vacuuming into a game – and it's a hugely satisfying one.

Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker

Cuisinart's soft serve sundae station is like a Pizza Hut Ice Cream Factory in miniature

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker delivers perfect ice cream in 20 minutes, and looks adorable while doing so.

Brisk It Origin-580 pellet grill

This smart pellet grill uses generative AI to deliver the perfect BBQ – including adapting to 'unexpected surprises'

By Ruth Hamilton published

Brisk It enlists AI as its sous chef, so you can focus on socializing.

A couple on the Emma Original mattress in a bedroom

The best cheap mattress 2025

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Our pick of the best cheap mattresses deliver on comfort, support and value for money.

A couple sitting on the Emma Original memory foam mattress in a bedroom

The best memory foam mattress 2025: 9 of the top options

By Ruth Jones last updated

We round up the best memory foam mattresses, delivering contouring comfort and maximum motion isolation.

A pair of hands fitting the Utopia Bedding Bamboo Mattress Protector onto a bed

The best mattress protectors 2025: give your bed that essential final touch

By Becks Shepherd last updated

Find the best mattress protectors to keep your bed safe from spills, stains, germs and allergens.

Man lying in bed with eyes closed and Airpods in

How to use music to help you sleep: 3 golden rules

By Ruth Hamilton published

Music can be a powerful part of your bedtime routine – here's how to pick the perfect sleep playlist.

A teen uses their phone in bed at night

How social media impacts your sleep (and what to do instead)

By Ruth Hamilton published

It might not be blue light that's the biggest threat to your wind-down routine, says sleep scientist.

Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress

The best mattress 2025: your expert guide to the dreamiest beds

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We review and rank the best mattresses for any budget.

best mattress toppers: Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Mattress Topper

The best mattress toppers 2025: affordable ways to upgrade your bed

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Discover the best mattress toppers to up your comfort and extend your current bed's lifespan.

Attendees asleep at the Emma Scores of Sleep concert

The Emma mattress brand's new Spotify album is scientifically designed to help you fall asleep – and trust me, it works

By Ruth Hamilton published

I have yet to make it to the end of Scores of Sleep without dropping off.

Person turning their morning alarm clock off from their bed

"Sleep happens" – it's time to stop micromanaging your nights, says sleep specialist

By Ruth Hamilton published

Focusing on clocking up 8 hours a night isn't the be-all and end-all for good sleep.

Amazon Echo Dot smart speaker on a bedside table

Your Alexa is your secret weapon for better sleep

By Ruth Hamilton published

Here's how to use your smart speaker to help you wind down and sleep better.

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