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

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

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

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

Tineco Floor cleaner with Big Savings

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

By Ruth Hamilton published

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 in reviewer's home

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential robot vacuum review

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Roomba Combo Essential robot vacuum is cheap, cheerful, and delivers a decent clean.

Shark Stratos Cordless with Clean Sense IQ IZ862H

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.

Shark Detect Pro against a wall

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.

Proscenic Q8 Max robot vacuum charging, in its dock

Proscenic Q8 Max robot vacuum review

By Alexandra Pamias published

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Roborock Qrevo Master in its dock

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.

Samsung Combi Smart Microwave Oven in reviewer's kitchen

Samsung Combi Smart Microwave Oven MC32DG7646CKE3 review

By Ruth Hamilton published

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

best hair styler tool: Dyson AirWrap

The best hair styler 2025: 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.

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

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

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.

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