Articles by 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

Shark vacuum on a TechRadar Prime Day background

It's your last chance to grab a top cordless vacuum for cheap in the Prime Day sales – these are the deals still available

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 11 July 25

Prime Day delivered some excellent vacuum deals, but these offers from Shark, Dyson and more will expire today.

If there's one gadget that you won't regret buying, it's a good robot vacuum – and TechRadar's #1 robovac just hit an all-time-lowest price for Prime Day

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 10 July 25

If you want to hop on the zero-effort-chores bandwagon, you should start with this Eufy robot vacuum deal.

Dyson V8 vacuum, Airwrap i.d. and Gen5detect vacuum

15 unmissable Dyson deals still available in the Prime Day sales – from vacuums to Airwraps

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 10 July 25

The Prime Day sales have been unexpectedly great for Dyson bargains – here are the best deals you can still buy.

The best vacuum cleaner deals in the Amazon Prime Day sales – as chosen by a vacuum reviewer and sales expert

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 9 July 25

The event officially started, and there are big bargains on vacuum cleaners from Shark, Dyson and more.

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to hands holding the Sigma BF and a B&O Bluetooth speaker sitting on a table

The best tech of 2025 so far – the 17 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson published 5 July 25

TechRadar has spent days testing products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2025. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

The Xbox Series X Digital next to the new Dyson Airwrap and Nothing Headphone (1)

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Spotify's suspected AI band to Nothing's first over-ear headphones

By Hamish Hector published 5 July 25

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Dyson, Xbox, Dyson, Nothing and more for July 5, 2025.

Woman holding a Dyson Ball Animal 3 vacuum and a V8 vacuum, with a sign saying Don't Miss

I've tested almost every Dyson vacuum and these are the 11 cheapest deals I'd buy this Prime Day

By Ruth Hamilton published 4 July 25

I've hunted out the best prices on a range of Dyson vacuum cleaners, to help you upgrade your cleaning setup for less this Amazon Prime Day.

Shark PowerDetect vacuum with lowest price sign

Shark's best cordless vacuum just dropped to a new record-low price ahead of Prime Day

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 July 25

The Shark PowerDetect delivers superb suction, clever features, and an effort-saving auto-empty base – and it has $170 off right now.

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum cleaning a rug

A cleaning expert reveals how often you should really be vacuuming your floors – and it's not as bad as I feared

By Ruth Hamilton published 3 July 25

How often do you really need to vacuum your carpets, upholstery, or hard floor? I got the definitive answers, from a cleaning veteran.

Dreame's new air purifier has a tracker that means you can't escape the clean air

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 2 July 25

The AirPursue PM20 senses your presence and shoots purified air in your direction, wherever you go.

Dyson's next-gen Airwrap is smaller, lighter, and more powerful, but it's the new straightening attachment that really turned my head

By Ruth Hamilton published 1 July 25

There's a new Airwrap in town, and it's not just for creating curls.

Searching for a cheap robot vacuum? These 3 are the best budget bots on the market

By Ruth Hamilton published 30 June 25

We've tested robovacs at all price points – these one deliver the best bang for your buck.

Dyson Gen5detect (left) next to the Gen5outsize vacuum

Dyson has a supersized version of its most advanced vacuum – here are all the differences between the Gen5detect and Gen5outsize

By Ruth Hamilton published 28 June 25

The Gen5detect has a bigger dust cup and wider floorhead, but it's not necessarily the superior choice.

The Shark FlexStyle, Dreame Airstyle Pro and Dyson Airwrap i.d. in reviewer's home

I tested 3 Airwrap dupes, and I'm more convinced than ever that Dyson's styler is the GOAT

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 27 June 25

When it comes to effortless styling without the heat damage, Dyson has the market wrapped up.

Dyson hair screw tool (left, Future owns), happy dog (center, Getty) and Shark Anti-Odor capsule (right, Future owns)

I asked the experts what pet owners should look for in a vacuum cleaner – here are their top 10 tips

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 27 June 25

From big dust cups to odor-busting scent capsules, here's what 4 vacuum-makers recommend for tackling pet hair.

Blueair just launched the best looking air purifier I've ever seen – and it's time for other brands to up their design game

By Ruth Hamilton published 26 June 25

This purifier looks like a piece of furniture and doubles as a side table.

Dyson Ball Animal upright vacuum cleaner

Can't decide which Dyson vacuum is right for you? Here are the models I'd recommend for 5 different use cases

By Ruth Hamilton published 25 June 25

Tailored recommendations for big homes, small homes, pets, hard floors, and carpet.

Dyson fan on a teal background, with Don't Miss graphic

Amazon is selling this top Dyson fan for its lowest-ever price, and shoppers say it's 'everything I had expected but better'

By Ruth Hamilton published 25 June 25

The Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 is an all-in-one solution for cool, clean air this summer.

Dyson Supersonic r and Supersonic Nural hair dryers, in reviewer's bathroom

Dyson Supersonic Nural vs Dyson Supersonic r: which ultra-premium dryer is better?

By Ruth Hamilton published 24 June 25

I tested two of the priciest hair dryers on the market against one another in the ultimate head-to-head – here's what I learned.

Person using Roborock F25 Ace Combo mop in a home with dogs running around

I've only been using it a day, but I can already tell this wet-and-dry vacuum combo is going to be a pet-owner's new best friend

By Ruth Hamilton published 20 June 25

When it comes to tackling pet hair and muddy prints, this wet-and-dry vacuum is pawsome.

Dreame R20 cordless vacuum in reviewer's home

Forget Shark and Dyson – this budget-friendly vacuum is just as good, and incredible value for money

By Ruth Hamilton published 20 June 25

When it comes to vacuum cleaners, don't sleep on Dreame.

Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum in its auto-empty base

Vacuum cleaner brands are starting to embrace this feature – I used to think it was pointless, but now I've changed my mind

By Ruth Hamilton published 19 June 25

I used to think self-empty docks for cordless vacs were a lazy person's luxury – now I think they can be invaluable.

Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum in its dock, in reviewer's home

I've been testing new robovacs for a year – this is my one key tip that could save you money when you buy

By Ruth Hamilton published 19 June 25

Want a hands-off dock? It'll cost you.

Dyson just made the world's slimmest vacuum cleaner – and after trying it out, I can never go back to a regular stick vac

By Ruth Hamilton published 18 June 25

It's the most fun I've had cleaning the floor.

Mammotion Yuka Mini robot lawn mower in reviewer's yard

I tried setting up my first lawnbot and the experience nearly broke me – these are the mistakes I made that you need to avoid

By Ruth Hamilton published 16 June 25

BRB, off to throw my robot mower in the neighbor's pond.

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