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

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.

Dyson V8 Cordless vacuum with TechRadar Don't Miss graphic

The Dyson V8 cordless vacuum just crashed to a ridiculously low price, with $220 off in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

This nifty, ultra-maneuverable Dyson vacuum comes with a second floorhead especially for cleaning hard floors.

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential in reviewer's home

iRobot Roomba Combo Essential robot vacuum review

By Ruth Hamilton published

This budge bot delivers a decent clean but the navigation is very erratic.

Person using Shark PowerDetect Cordless vacuum, with Exclusive Deals graphic overlaid

Exclusive: get $150 off the best Shark cordless vacuum with this Black Friday promo code

By Ruth Hamilton published

The PowerDetect combines superb suction with effort-saving smarts, and comes with an auto-empty dock that's perfect for allergy-sufferers.

Shark Stratos Cordless with Clean Sense IQ IZ862H

Shark Stratos Cordless vacuum cleaner review

By Alex Temblador last updated

The Stratos cordless vacuum is a powerful stick vac with some useful added features; a great choice for those with pets or lots of carpet.

Proscenic Q8 Max robot vacuum charging, in its dock

Proscenic Q8 Max robot vacuum review

By Alexandra Pamias published

The Proscenic Q8 Max delivers a lot for its very affordable price tag.

A iRobot Roomba j7 plus pictured against a purple background with white writing to the left saying big savings.

Our top-rated Roomba is absurdly cheap in the Best Buy early Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

This is the best value robot vacuum you can buy right now.

Dyson vacuum floorhead (left) and Shark floorhead (right)

Shark vs Dyson: which vacuum cleaner brand is better?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We run through the key differences between the two titans of the vacuum cleaner world.

Shark Detect Pro cordless vacuum next to Price Cut graphic

I write about vacuum cleaners for a living, and this is the one cordless vacuum you should buy in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Hamilton published

This is my prediction for the best deal of the sales season (plus it's already discounted).

Black Friday mattress deals: Helix Midnight mattress

Black Friday mattress deals 2024: all the best early offers available now

By James Pickard last updated

TechRadar's complete guide to the Black Friday mattress deals, including all of today's best sales and where to find the top offers.

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.

Roomba Essential robot vacuum on a wooden floor, with 'Don't miss' graphic overlaid

I’m a vacuum cleaner expert, and this $150 Roomba deal is my early Black Friday must-buy

By Ruth Hamilton published

We’re barely into November and this cheap robot vacuum deal just won Black Friday.

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