Rachael Penn
Rachael has been a freelance journalist for 15 years for various publications including Tom’s Guide, Creative Bloq, Independent, The Spectator, Daily Express and more. She has written extensively on home and technology news as well as reviewed hundreds of products across home and technology. She has a keen interest in AI and also written articles on this topic for Tom’s Guide. She also enjoys reviewing home, travel and tech gadgets, especially anything that has been designed to make life easier like smart home gadgets. She’s covered most tech including laptops, cameras, projectors, smartphones, headphones and more. When she isn’t writing Rachael can be found working out on her peloton, taking her two dogs — Murray a Sealyham terrier and Maggie a West Highland terrier on walks and getting sucked into a rabbit hole of watching true crime documentaries.
Latest articles by Rachael Penn
How to clean a DreamCloud hybrid mattress
By Rachael Penn published
Discover the secret of how to clean your DreamCloud Hybrid mattress and keep it in good condition for longer in our guide.
Nectar vs DreamCloud: Which memory foam mattress should you buy in the Black Friday sales?
By Rachael Penn published
We compare the Nectar Classic vs the DreamCloud Memory Foam mattress to help you decide which to buy in the Black Friday sales
By Rachael Penn published
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that working from home can increase your sleep time by up to 24 minutes, we investigate why
Are memory foam mattresses good for stomach sleepers? I’m a sleep writer —here’s my take
By Rachael Penn published
Memory foam mattresses provide body-hugging pressure relief, but are they too soft for stomach sleepers? Here's what I think...
How to prevent mattress mold in winter — 5 ways to keep your bed fresh
By Rachael Penn published
Discover what causes mattress mold and how you can keep it — and any resulting health issues — at bay this winter
3 crucial reasons why your mattress needs to breathe — especially in winter
By Rachael Penn published
Letting your mattress breathe should be part of your cleaning routine — here's why and how to do it.
7 mattress cleaning mistakes that age your bed prematurely — and how to avoid them
By Rachael Penn published
From not vacuuming regularly to using too much water when getting rid of stains, these mattress cleaning mistakes will age your bed fast.
5 reasons why your mattress and pillows smell, plus how to deodorize them
By Rachael Penn published
Here, we'll tackle the common reasons why your mattress and pillows smell unpleasant, plus our 3-step guide to deodorizing them.
3 types of bed pillow you can wash in a washing machine (and 2 you can't)
By Rachael Penn published
A handy guide to the types of pillows you can wash in a washing machine and the ones you definitely can't.
5 signs you need a firm mattress and not a medium-firm bed
By Rachael Penn published
Carving the support of a firmer sleep surface? 5 signs that you need a firm mattress, not a medium-firm bed.
How to clean your mattress and remove stubborn stains with household products you already have
By Rachael Penn published
You don’t need fancy cleaning products to remove stubborn stains from your mattress, here’s some household products you already have that will do the job.
Want the Saatva Classic but don't have the budget? 3 top-rated mattresses I'd buy instead
By Rachael Penn published
The Saatva Classic is highly-recommended mattress that comes at premium price. Don't have the budget? Here's 3 other top-rated mattresses to shop this 4th of July instead
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation for sleep and can it ease insomnia?
By Rachael Penn published
There are lots of methods to help you get to sleep — Progressive Muscle Relaxation is one of the oldest. Here’s how it works if you’re having trouble sleeping…
How to wash and dry a waterproof mattress protector — and what to avoid
By Rachael Penn published
Learn how to wash a waterproof mattress protector, how to dry it without damaging the material, and how to spot when it’s time to buy a new one.
How to clean a memory foam mattress and get urine out
By Rachael Phillips published
Cleaning spills, such as blood, vomit, or diarrhoea, from your memory foam mattress will help it last longer. Here’s how.
Your Amazon Echo Show can be used as a secret security camera — here’s how to set it up
By Rachael Phillips published
Keep your home safe and secure by using your Echo Show as a security camera and with this guide, we will show you how to set it up.
Facebook's ChatGPT rival will be 100% free to use — what we know
By Rachael Penn published
Social media giant Meta has doubled down on the open-source approach and said its ChatGPT rival will be free for all users.
How to only see Threads from people you follow
By Rachael Phillips published
Threads may feel like a house party where you only recognise the faces of those who invited you. But with this little hack, we'll show you how to just see Threads from people you follow first.
How to lock your iPhone from your Apple Watch with a Focus Modes hack
By Rachael Phillips published
When it comes to using the Apple ecosystem, convenience and security often go hand in hand, here’s a guide on how to lock your iPhone from your Apple Watch with a nifty Focus Modes hack.
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