
Claire Davies
Claire is a Certified Sleep Science Coach and the Managing Editor of Sleep at Tom's Guide. She oversees our rigorous mattress testing procedures, and our buying guides and mattress rankings. Claire has over 16 years' product review experience and is connected to a wealth of globally renowned sleep experts including mattress designers, neuroscientists, and board-certified sleep doctors. She is also our in-house expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, and Nectar Sleep. Claire is certified to advise people on how to choose a mattress that suits their needs and budget, as well as helping them to create a nighttime routine and bedroom environment that helps them sleep better. Previously, Claire reported on sleep and wellness tech for T3 and TechRadar.
Latest articles by Claire Davies

Best Mattress Protectors 2026
By Becky George last updated
Extend the life of your bed by protecting it against spills, stains, dust and grime with our top 6 mattress protectors for all budgets and needs.

Best pillows of 2026 for all sleepers
By Becky George last updated
Here's our guide to the best pillows in the market for all sleeping styles, body types and budgets, tried and tested by experts.

Doctor reveals common bedroom item that acts as a ‘reservoir’ for the flu virus – plus how often you should wash your bedding when sick
By Claire Davies published
This is exactly how long the flu virus lives on your bed sheets and mattress – plus how often doctors recommend cleaning your bed when you’re sick

The best Cyber Monday mattress deals 2025
By Claire Davies last updated
It's your final chance to get the lowest price on a mattress before the year ends — today's biggest deals still live for all budgets

I’m a sleep coach and ex-insomniac — 12 products I use in my nighttime routine to fall asleep fast (and most of them are on sale for Cyber Monday)
By Claire Davies published
Over the years I’ve tested countless gadgets, mattresses, pillows and sleep sprays. These are the ones that knock me out night after night

Black Friday mattress sales 2025: The best deals still live
By Louis Ramirez, Claire Davies last updated
The Black Friday mattress sales 2025 are finished, but you can score Cyber Monday savings — our full guide to the deals.

Cyber Monday vs Black Friday mattress deals: when is the best time to buy a mattress?
By Claire Davies last updated
Are the Black Friday mattress deals the best time to buy a mattress or do bigger sales arrive on Cyber Monday? We’ve analyzed past sales to find out.

Saatva Black Friday sale 2025: The best deal of the year is back
By Claire Davies last updated
I've been tracking the Saatva Black Friday sale for five years — here's why this year's offer is worth shopping if you're looking to bring home one of its luxury handcrafted mattresses.

All the best extended Black Friday mattress deals 2025 — tracked live by a veteran deals hunter
By Claire Davies last updated
Black Friday is over, but these deals are still live! I’m bringing you the very best mattress and bedding deals live, plus the latest sales news and our top money-saving hacks

The Saatva Classic took my sleep from zero to hero, but even I admit this isn’t the right mattress for everybody
By Claire Davies published
There’s no such thing as the perfect mattress, but the Saatva Classic comes close

Our Cyber Monday Sleep Concierge service is live — get personalized mattress and pillow recommendations direct from our experts
By Claire Davies published
Need a new mattress, pillow or bedding set but unsure where to start? Answer these six simple questions and our Sleep Concierge team will send you recommendations unique to you

Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Mattress of The Year
By Claire Davies published
The Saatva Classic luxury innerspring hybrid mattress offers such exceptional support and comfort for most sleepers, it ran (not walked) home with our main award this year

3 reasons to buy a mattress in this weekend's sales — don't wait for Black Friday
By Nicola Appleton last updated
Wait for Black Friday and you'll pay the same price for your mattress and risk having to wait longer for it if it isn't out of stock. We’re calling it — now's the time to buy.

A good mattress makes a big difference to how well you sleep — here's why
By Claire Davies last updated
Your mattress has the biggest impact on how comfy (or not) you feel in bed, how quickly you fall asleep, how often you wake up during the night, and how refreshed you feel in the morning

Saatva Classic mattress review: Knock-out comfort and a luxury hotel feel
By Claire Davies last updated
Editor's ChoiceSaatva’s flagship mattress is still the best option for most sleepers in 2025, but there’s one group of people who should give it a major swerve

How we test mattresses
By Claire Davies published
A complete guide to our new methodology and scoring system

Don't ignore the 9 key signs that it’s time to buy a new mattress
By Claire Davies last updated
Is it time to replace your mattress? Here are nine telltale signs you need a new one — and three that you just need a new bed topper

What are mattress trials and how do they work?
By Claire Davies last updated
Many mattress brands talk about their sleep trial periods, but what are they and how do they work? We have answers.

The 'perfect, portable stress antidote' — how to use the 4 7 8 breathing method to fall asleep fast
By Claire Davies last updated
Presented by Nectar
The 4 7 8 sleep method involves a simple breathing technique that's surprisingly effective against anxiety, stress and bedtime worries.

The Military Method promises sleep in 2 minutes — but what is it?
By Claire Davies last updated
How to use the two-minute Military Sleep Method to fall asleep fast and quieten a racing mind before bed.

Mattress jargon buster: Our expert glossary explains all the key terms you'll come across while bed shopping
By Claire Davies last updated
Confused by all the technical talk when bed shopping? Our mattress jargon buster explains all the key terms you need to know

October Prime Day mattress deals 2025: Sleep better for less
By Claire Davies last updated
The October Prime Day mattress sales are over, but there's still savings to be had from DreamCloud, Nectar, Sealy, and more.

Labor Day Mattress Sales: What you need to know
By Claire Davies last updated
The Labor Day sales are an excellent time to save on a mattress — here's our complete guide to the deals and how to get better sleep for less.
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