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

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.

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.

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.

Tester using Shark Stratos cordless (left) and Detect Pro cordless (right)

Shark Detect Pro vs Stratos: which vacuum is better?

By Ruth Hamilton published

We run down the differences between the Shark Detect Pro vacuum line and the Shark Stratos line.

Dyson Airwrap styler (2022 version) in carry case

Dyson Airwrap (2022) review

By Josephine Watson last updated

Updated I tested out the 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.

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.

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

Roborock Qrevo Curv robot vacuum at IFA

6 cool new robovac 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.

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.

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 cordless vacuum 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.

iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max robot vacuum and mop

iRobot's new Roomba robovac and mop will finally support Apple Home – and it'll clean its own dock, too

By Ruth Hamilton published

Roomba Combo 10 Max self-cleans, so even less effort is required from you.

Nutribullet 600 Series in reviewer's kitchen

Nutribullet 600 Series blender review

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Nutribullet 600 Series is simple, effective and affordable – perfect for your daily smoothie.

Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer

Dyson Supersonic Nural review: tech-packed and time-saving

By Ruth Hamilton published

Recommended

The Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer is designed to protect your scalp and streamline styling. Here's my review.

Dyson V8 vs V10 vacuum cleaner

Dyson V8 vs V10: which cordless vacuum should you buy?

By Ruth Hamilton published

We dig into the differences between the Dyson V8 and the Dyson Cyclone V10, to help you choose which is right for you.

Dyson Cyclone V10 vacuum cleaner

Dyson Cyclone V10 review

By Gerald Lynch last updated

Recommended

The Dyson Cyclone V10 is one of the older models currently available, but is it still worth buying?

Dyson V10 vs V11 vacuum

Dyson V10 vs V11 cordless vacuum: which is better?

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dyson Cyclone V10 and V11 are both older cordless stick vacuums; we take a look at how they compare.

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