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 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 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.

Image shows the Molekule Air Pro air purifier sitting on a mustard colored rug in a living room.

What do air purifiers help with?

By Tom May published

Discover how air purifiers can help with dust, mold, allergies, smoke and smells, as well as their limitations.

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.

Dyson Digital Slim next to a graphic that says TechRadar Price Cut

This cheap Dyson cordless vacuum just dropped back to its Black Friday price

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Digital Slim cordless stick vacuum is currently less than half price, and the cheapest Dyson vacuum you'll find anywhere.

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.

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

15 budget-friendly Black Friday cordless vacuum bargains you can still buy (if you're quick)

By Ruth Hamilton published

Today's your last chance to clean up in the Cyber Monday sales.

Dyson V15 vacuum with Big Savings graphic

4 Dyson vacuums that are cheaper today than they were on Black Friday

By Ruth Hamilton published

Lazy? Disorganized? Dyson is here for you, with extra price drops on the deals you missed on Black Friday.

Dyson V11 vacuum

The best Dyson cordless vacuum is at an all-time low price in the Cyber Monday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V11 is our top-rated Dyson on balance of price to features, and it's even better value with this Cyber Monday deal.

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.

Roomba robot vacuum, next to a label that says TechRadar Black Friday deals

Black Friday Roomba deals 2024: bargain bots for under $300

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The Black Friday Roomba deals are still delivering plenty of record-low prices; here's your guide to the best bargains.

Roborock Q5+ next to a sign saying Big Savings

5 Roborock vacuums that have hit rock-bottom prices for Black Friday

By Ruth Hamilton published

A robot vacuum for every budget, to cut down your chores list over the holidays.

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.

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.

Roborock Q7 deal

This is the cheap robot vacuum I'd buy this Black Friday: LiDAR navigation, strong suction, and a user-friendly app for under $200

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Roborock Q7 is an extremely capable robovac, and it just crashed to an all-time-low price.

Dyson V8 vacuum, with Don't Miss graphic

17 of the best cordless vacuum deals in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Black Friday vacuum deals just keep coming – these are the ones that deliver the best bang for your buck.

Someone holding the Dyson Supersonic, next to a sign that says Lowest Price

The Dyson Supersonic is at its lowest ever price for Black Friday, but you should buy this alternative model instead

By Ruth Hamilton published

I love the Supersonic hair dryer, but there's a better deal for haircare enthusiasts.

Roborock Q5 Max+ robot vacuum and mop

Clean up in the Black Friday sales with 50% off this ultra-capable Roborock robot vacuum

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Q5 Max+ is excellent at gripping hair, comes with a self-empty dock for minimal effort, and is at its lowest ever price right now.

Shark PowerDetect vacuum next to a vac-mop, and a sign saying Don't miss

This cheap Shark cordless vacuum deal knocks $150 off, and bundles in a vac-mop for free

By Ruth Hamilton published

Get you carpets clean and your hard floors shining, now for less thanks to the Black Friday deal.

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