Articles by 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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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 11 October 23

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

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

By Ruth Hamilton published 10 October 23

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

7 ways to get rid of bedbugs, without chemicals

By Ruth Hamilton published 9 October 23

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

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

By Ruth Hamilton published 8 October 23

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?

What is the best type of memory foam?

By Ruth Hamilton published 22 September 23

Not all memory foam mattresses are created equal. Here are the things to look for in a comfortable, high quality, durable foam

Simba Hybrid Luxe mattress review 2025: a premium mattress with a traditional feel

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 February 23

The Simba Hybrid Luxe mattress boasts a complex, 10-layer design. Does it deliver an equally premium sleep experience? Here's my review.

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How to keep your bedroom warm (without putting the heating on)

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 26 December 22

Want to avoid a sky-high heating bill? Here's how to trap the warm air in your bedroom, and keep the cold draughts out.

6 tips to help you sleep better when you've got a cold

By Ruth Hamilton published 22 December 22

Warning: contains multiple instances of the word 'mucus'

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Why is waking up in the dark so difficult? And how can I make my body adapt?

By Ruth Hamilton published 12 December 22

Here's how to ease the pain of winter mornings, according to a sleep expert.

Black Friday mattress deals: Emma Original mattress in a sunny bedroom

10 hottest mattress deals you can still shop in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published 25 November 22

Black Friday is on its way out, but there are still mattress bargains if you're fast!

Scared sleepless? 4 expert tips for avoiding nightmares after a horror movie binge

By Ruth Hamilton published 28 October 22

For scaredy cats who want to get some sleep this Halloween.

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Does counting sheep really help you sleep? We asked an expert

By Ruth Hamilton published 14 October 22

It's an age-old technique, but does it actually do anything? We spoke to a Sleep Scientist to find out if counting sheep can help you drop off faster.