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

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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.

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The best cordless vacuum 2024: tried and tested by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Our experts have tested the best cordless vacuums for convenient, flexible cleaning. Here are our top picks from Shark, Dyson, Samsung and more.

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The best blender 2024: powerful home blenders tested

By Cat Ellis last updated

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

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The best car vacuum 2024: lightweight vacs to keep your car spotless

By Verity Burns last updated

Keep your car dust and crumb-free with the best car vacuums from the likes of Dyson, Shark and Eufy.

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The best beard trimmer and electric razors 2024: trim, shape and style

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

The best beard trimmers and electric razors for every kind of style and every budget

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

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

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

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What to do if your vacuum cleaner smells like burning

By Tom May published

A burning smell can be a sign of mechanical failure – so turn your vacuum off immediately, then read this for the next steps.

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This robot lawn mower turns into a snow blower, and I've never wanted to wake up to a blocked drive more

By Ruth Hamilton published

The snow must blow on.

Hand holding a Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer (left) and a woman curling her hair with the Airwrap (right)

Dyson Supersonic vs Airwrap: do I need both?

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dyson Airwrap and Supersonic can be used to achieve many of the same styles, so which one should you buy? We investigate.

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The best hair straighteners 2024: 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.

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The best coffee maker 2024: expert tested coffee machines

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

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

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The best upright vacuum 2024: top vacuums for deeper cleaning

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Buying Guide Browse the best upright vacuum cleaner reviews from leading brands like Shark, Dyson, Miele and more.

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The best robot vacuum for pet hair 2024: 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.

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

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

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.

L'Oreal Airlight Pro hair dryer

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

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

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Shark Stratos Cordless vacuum cleaner review

By Alex Temblador last updated

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.

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Shark Detect Pro Cordless vacuum cleaner review

By James Holland last updated

Recommended

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

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Shark vs Dyson: which vacuum cleaner brand is better?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We run through the key differences between the two titans of the vacuum cleaner world.

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

We review dozens of vacuums and robot vacs every year – here's how we put them through their paces.

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3 questions to ask before buying a robot vacuum in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

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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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

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.

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How to choose a robot vacuum: here's what to look for

By Ruth Hamilton published

As TechRadar's resident robovac expert, follow my advice to find the right model for you.

Molekule Pro air purifier

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

By Jennifer Oksien last updated

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

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

By Rosie Hilder published

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

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

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