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

Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum in its dock

Roborock's new robovacs are determined to get under your sofa – here's how

By Ruth Hamilton published

CES 2025 The new Saros 10 and 10R are ready to bust dust in places other bots can't go.

Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum picking up a sock with its pincer arm

Roborock’s new robovac has a mechanical arm that can pick up your socks and maybe also play with your cat

By Ruth Hamilton published

CES 2025 The Saros Z70 doesn't just clean your floors, it'll tidy up for you first.

Corded upright Shark vacuum

4 ways to make your vacuum cleaner last longer

By Ruth Hamilton published

Good vacuum cleaners don't come cheap – here's how to keep yours running for as long as possible.

Person vacuuming a rug

Why does my vacuum smell, and what can I do about it? We asked 4 experts

By Tom May published

Discover the common causes of vacuum smells and learn practical tips for keeping your vacuum odor-free.

Dyson vacuum with Big Savings graphic next to it

5 superb vacuum cleaner deals from the winter sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

The winter sales are delivering some excellent vacuum cleaner bargains – here's our pick of the best deals to help you suck up every last trace of the Christmas festivities.

Dyson Airwrap i.d. (left) and Dyson Airwrap (right)

Dyson Airwrap vs Airwrap i.d. – what's the difference?

By Ruth Hamilton published

These two styling tools look almost identical; here's how the 2024 Airwrap i.d. improves on the 2022 Dyson Airwrap.

Shark robot vacuum with Price Cut graphic

This cheap Shark robot vacuum deal is here to transform your cleaning routine for the new year

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Shark Matrix robot vacuum just got a major price cut, so you can start the year with a clean house, minimal effort required.

best car vacuum buyers guide: Dyson V8 Animal against a blue radar background

The best car vacuum 2025: 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.

King C Gillette Beard Trimmer

The best beard trimmer and electric razors 2025: 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

Woman vacuuming up after a party

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.

Yarbo lawn bot in snow blower mode

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.

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.

Shark robot vacuum on a yellow background with TechRadar Black Friday deals graphic overlaid

The Black Friday robot vacuum deals are disappearing fast – these are the best price-drops still available (for now)

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Most offers have expired, but there are still a handful of bargains available to buy, if you get a wriggle on.

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential in reviewer's home

I swapped a $1k robot vacuum for a $200 model and lost the will to live – get this Cyber Monday deal instead

By Ruth Hamilton published

There are tons of great robovac deals about, but spend too little and you'll end up regretting it, trust me.

Shark PowerDetect vacuum on a blue background, with Black Friday Deals written next to it

I'm a home appliances expert, and these are the best Black Friday vacuum deals to buy

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

There are dozens of Black Friday vacuum deals, but these are the ones I'd genuinely recommend.

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.

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.

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