Articles by Ruth Hamilton, Homes Editor

Ruth is one of TechRadar's Homes Editors, working with Cat Ellis to review and write about all the kit you need to upgrade your home. She has covered a wide range of home gadgets, but currently specializes in aircare (vacuum cleaners, fans, air purifiers), and haircare (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). Prior to making the shift to Homes, Ruth was TechRadar's Sleep Editor, testing and reviewing mattresses and other sleep products.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

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.

Shark Detect Pro Cordless vacuum cleaner review

By James Holland last updated 18 November 24

Recommended

The Shark Detect Pro Cordless is well designed, versatile, and packs a good amount of power for a cordless vacuum cleaner.

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.

The best robot vacuum 2024: top robovacs to keep every home dust-free

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 14 November 24

Updated Your guide to the top robot vacuums (and mops) for hassle-free cleaning, as recommended by experienced reviewers.

Ninja Luxe Café coffee maker on purple background

The best coffee maker 2024: expert tested coffee machines

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated 13 November 24

Updated Coffee makers that you can rely on to produce consistently delicious results, whatever style you prefer.

Instant Vortex 6-in-1 air fryer on pink background

The best air fryer 2024: for faster and healthier cooking

By Cat Ellis last updated 11 November 24

Updated We've tested the best air fryers from all the biggest brands including Philips, Ninja, Instant Pot and more.

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.

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The best blender 2024: powerful home blenders tested

By Cat Ellis last updated 31 October 24

Updated Blenders from big brands including Nutribullet, KitchenAid and Smeg, recommended by experts.

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.

The best cordless vacuum 2024: tried and tested by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 25 October 24

We've tested the best cordless vacuum cleaners around – here are our top picks.

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The best vacuum cleaner 2024: top dust-busters, tried and tested

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 22 October 24

Updated These are the fastest, quietest, smartest, most powerful vacuum cleaners for every kind of home.

The best hair dryer, the GHD Helios, on a purple background

The best hair dryer 2024: top blow dryers from GHD, Revlon, Dyson and more

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 21 October 24

Updated We've reviewed the best hair dryers and latest blow dryers from Dyson, GHD and Shark to help you care for your hair. Here are our top picks.

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.

The best air purifier 2024: for cleaner, healthier air in the home

By Jennifer Oksien last updated 18 October 24

Your guide to the best air purifiers around, recommended by experienced testers.

The best hair styler 2024: effective tools to shape, smooth and sculpt

By Rosie Hilder published 12 October 24

We've tested out the best hair styling tools around, including multi-stylers, hot brushes and more.

Shark Stratos cordless on the left, Shark Detect Pro vacuum on the right

Shark Detect Pro vs Stratos: which vacuum is better?

By Ruth Hamilton published 28 September 24

We run down the differences between the Shark Detect Pro vacuum line and the Shark Stratos line.

Dyson Airwrap styler (2022 version) in carry case

Dyson AirWrap review

By Josephine Watson last updated 27 September 24

Updated I tested out the newest (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.

Closeup of floorhead on Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner

Dyson WashG1 review

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 23 September 24

The Dyson WashG1 hopes to revolutionize the wet floor cleaner market, and it's almost there.

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The best hair straighteners 2024: top hair irons for silky-smooth styles

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 11 September 24

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

Midea WashBot combination robot vacuum / washing machine being demoed at IFA

This brand created a combo washing machine-robot vacuum and it's not as dumb as it sounds

By Ruth Hamilton published 11 September 24

The concept for Midea's new WashBot sounds mad, but is actually really clever.

Shark PowerDetect Cordless Vacuum being demoed at IFA

Shark's clever new vacuum feature is so obvious I'm amazed no one's thought of it before

By Ruth Hamilton published 10 September 24

Thought the days of groundbreaking vacuum cleaner innovation were over? Think again.

The new Shark FlexFusion is what you'd get if you melded all your hair gadgets together into one mammoth multi-styler

By Ruth Hamilton published 6 September 24

This shapeshifting styler can do pretty much anything, on wet or dry hair

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