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

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

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

Dyson makes a wide range of useful tools to go with its vacuums; here's a quick run-down of what each one does.

Shark Detect Pro vs PowerDetect cordless stick vacuums

Shark Detect Pro vs PowerDetect: which vacuum is better?

By Ruth Hamilton published

We run down all the differences between two of Shark's most hi-tech vacuum lines

Dyson Airwrap styler (2022 version) in carry case

Dyson AirWrap review

By Josephine Watson last updated

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

QuadClean? DuoFins? MultiFLEX? Here's exactly what Shark's vacuum cleaner jargon means, and which bits you should prioritize.

Dyson V8

Dyson V8 review

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

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.

Tower Vortx 4L air fryer in reviewer's kitchen

Tower Vortx 4L Digital Air Fryer review: basic but very budget-friendly

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Vortx 4L air fryer isn't the most advanced model on the market, but at that price, I don't really care.

Closeup of floorhead on Dyson WashG1 wet floor cleaner

Dyson WashG1 review

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

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

best hair straighteners hero image, showing GHD unplugged flat irons

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.

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

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

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

Shark FlexFusion multi-styler

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

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

Narwal Freo Z Ultra robot vacuum at iFA

This new robovac packs the processing power of an Xbox, but I'm mostly obsessed with its little fluffy tail

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Narwal Freo Z Ultra's features blend cutting-edge smarts with old-school cleaning principles.

Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum at IFA

6 cool new robvac features coming your way, from quad bike-style suspension to magnetic mops

By Ruth Hamilton published

I got to check out the new wave of robot vacuums at IFA – here are the most exciting new developments to look out for.

Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum at IFA

Roborock's new robovac has suspension like a quad bike, to bounce it over the highest thresholds in your home

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Qrevo Curv can boldly go where no robot vacuum has been before.

best upright vacuum

The best upright vacuum 2024: top vacuums for deeper cleaning

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

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

best robot vacuum for pet hair: Ecovacs DEEBOT T20 Omni robot vacuum

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.

Dyson V15 Detect vs Dyson V11

Dyson V15 Detect vs Dyson V11: Which cordless vacuum is best for you?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We run through the differences between the Dyson V15 Detect and V11, so you can see if the newer model is worth the investment.

Portrait of a cleaning icon, on the floor, in dirt

Samsung turns dirt into art with carpet portraits of famous faces, made using vacuum cleaners

By Ruth Hamilton published

A headline I never thought I'd write.

Student using Shark Stratos Corded Stick vacuum on the stairs

The perfect vacuum for students just got a major price cut

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Shark Stratos Corded Stick vacuum packs an impressive amount of suction power for an extremely affordable price.

Dyson Gen5Detect vacuum vs Dyson V15 Detect

Dyson V15 Detect vs Gen5detect: what's the difference?

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dyson V15 Detect and Gen5detect are both highly capable, premium cordless vacuums. Here's exactly how they differ.

Heist 3.0 hair dryer

Fellas, the wait is over – the "first ever" hair dryer for men has arrived

By Ruth Hamilton published

Struggling to style your laddish locks? The Heist 3.0 is just for men.

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute vacuum cleaner

Dyson V15 Detect review

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

Best in Class

Updated The Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum has a laser to help you hunt out hidden dirt. Here's our review.

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum and mop

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum review

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra is a premium robot vacuum and mop that offers effective, precise cleaning.

Dyson Gen5 Detect vacuum cleaner

Dyson Gen5detect review: a heavy-duty vacuum in more ways than one

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

Updated The feature-packed Dyson Gen5detect delivers impressive suction and superb battery life, but it's just a bit too heavy.

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