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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Nectar mattress deals for December: get a new bed with up to 40% off

By Jim McCauley last updated

We round up the best Nectar mattress deals live now, plus offer advice on when to buy to snag the cheapest prices.

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DreamCloud mattress sales and deals for December: there's still time to save 50%

By Paul Dimery last updated

The DreamCloud mattress deals mean you can upgrade to a luxury bed for less money; get all the details here.

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Simba mattress sales and deals for December: 25% off selected beds

By Jim McCauley last updated

Your guide to the best Simba mattress deals live now, plus advice on when to buy to snag the lowest prices.

Mattress in a box vs traditional mattress

Bed in a box mattress vs traditional mattress: which is better?

By Ruth Hamilton published

We run down the pros and cons of bed-in-a-box mattresses versus traditional models, delivered flat, in terms of quality, convenience, price and more.

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I swapped doomscrolling for reading before bed and I regret to inform you it did improve my sleep

By Ruth Hamilton published

Can shutting your phone away at night really make such a difference? Sadly, yes.

Motion Pillow

This AI-powered pillow has a smart way of shutting up snorers

By Ruth Hamilton published

CES 2024 The Motion Pillow's snorer-silencing tech has won a CES innovation award.

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These are the best (and worst) iPhone alarms to wake up to, according to science

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Some alarm tones are just setting you up to fail. Cue one of these up to start the new year with a spring in your step.

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I walked 10,000 steps every day for a week instead of going to the gym – here are 3 things I learned

By Ruth Hamilton published

Will walking 10k steps a day get you fit? I tried it to find out.

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This epic luxury mattress deal ends in a few days – don't miss it

By Ruth Hamilton published

Brook + Wilde makes luxe-feeling, hybrid mattresses in your choice of firmness, and they're incredible value in the January sales.

John Lewis Boxing Day mattress sales

John Lewis January mattress sales: big own brand bargains and Tempur on clearance

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Hoping to snag a January sales bargain on a new mattress at John Lewis? Here's your guide to the top deals.

Tempur mattress deal

The best luxury memory foam mattresses around just got a MAJOR price cut in the John Lewis sale

By Ruth Hamilton published

Unmissable bargains on Tempur mattresses.

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These are the best Christmas songs to help you fall asleep, according to science

By Ruth Hamilton published

Jingle bellzzzzz?

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Are bed in a box mattresses good quality? Here's what two mattress manufacturers had to say

By Ruth Hamilton published

Bed-in-a-box mattresses are everywhere; we investigate if you're sacrificing quality for convenience.

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Emma Sleep has lost the plot and launched its Boxing Day mattress sale already – here are the best deals

By Ruth Hamilton published

It's barely even December but the Emma Boxing Day sale is delivering some major mattress bargains.

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Last chance! The $250 / £250 off Eight Sleep smart mattress cover deal ends at midnight

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

A rare chance for a big saving on the smart mattress cover that will cooling or heat your bed to the perfect temperature.

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The Emma Black Friday deals are still live – but which Emma mattress should you buy?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Emma mattresses are super cheap in the extended Black Friday sale, but which one is right for you?

Levitex Sleep Posture Mattress

The best mattress for back pain just got a rare 20% discount for Black Friday

By Ruth Hamilton published

Levitex is designed specifically to keep your spine supported and aligned all night.

Emma Original mattress

Should you buy an Emma mattress in the Black Friday sales?

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Emma mattress is one of the most affordable mattresses around, and it's even cheaper for Black Friday. We take a closer look to see if it's really a good deal...

Eight Sleep Pod 3 Cover

Is the Eight Sleep smart mattress cover noisy? We asked our reviewer

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Eight Sleep Pod Pro uses water-filled channels cool and heat your bed to your exact preferences. Here's what to expect in terms of noise.

Simba Hybrid Pro

Simba Hybrid Pro mattress review 2024: superb support and sustainability

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The Simba Hybrid Pro mattress combines the best of modern mattress technologies with a more traditional feel. Here's my full review.

The Emma Mattress shown on a black metal bed frame and placed against a green wall

Emma Mattress review 2024: a strong all-rounder that's great value

By Grace Franks last updated

Recommended

In my Emma Mattress review, I put the UK's best-known bed-in-a-box to the test in terms of comfort and support.

Emma mattress protector with deals graphic overlaid

7 of the best cheap mattress protector deals in the Prime Day sales – upgrade your sleep for under $15/£15

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Machine-washable, waterproof or anti-bedbug options to keep your sleep setup clean and fresh.

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Buying a mattress from Amazon? Make sure it has these 3 things

By Ruth Hamilton published

Amazon has lots of cheap mattresses, but some aren't worth your money – these are the essential things to look for.

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7 ways to get rid of bedbugs, without chemicals

By Ruth Hamilton published

Bedbugs are extremely difficult to get rid of on your own, but here are some techniques that can help.

Lola Cool Hybrid mattress, side view

Lola Cool mattress review: A buoyant hybrid with some appealing features

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Lola Cool Hybrid mattress performed pretty well in all our tests, but in a price bracket with stiff competition, does it do enough to stand out?

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