Frances Daniels is a PPA-accredited journalist and Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. Her role includes covering mattress and sleep news and writing sleep product reviews and buyer's guides, including our Best Hybrid Mattress 2025 guide. She is interested in the relationship between sleep and health, interviewing an array of experts to create in-depth articles about topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing bed topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and leads content relating to fiberglass-free beds for a non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home and Marie Claire.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

Can you use a dehumidifier to dry bedding? Here’s what the experts say
By Becky George published
Don't want to dry bedding outside this allergy season? Experts explain how ditching the dryer for a dehumidifier is the best option

This is the best value mattress you'll find in Amazon's Big Spring Sale — here's why you we'd snap up this DreamCloud deal
By Frances Daniels published
Amazon's Big Spring Sale has brought back the original DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress, and it's $78 cheaper than it's old price.

Beat 3 a.m. wake ups with these 5 Nordic sleep hacks — No 1 can add nearly an hour of extra sleep to your night
By Frances Daniels published
Why Nordic habits can add an extra 55 minutes of sleep, stop 3 a.m. wake ups, and help you wake up with energy

Experts say sleeping on your side is best for easing lower back pain and reducing 3 a.m. wake-ups — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
This gold standard sleep position also helps you wake-up with more energy

How often should you wash your bed sheets?
By Frances Daniels published
This is how often you should wash your bed sheets to avoid allergens, according to a dermatologist.

Not baking soda — this disinfectant is best for cleaning a mattress and getting rid of stains and smells, says upholstery experts
By Frances Daniels published
Baking soda won't remove tough stains and odors from your mattress — but a certain disinfectant will. An expert explains how to spring clean your bed properly.

This 5-minute bedtime trick provides instant back pain relief for better sleep, says chiropractor
By Frances Daniels last updated
A chiropractor explains how adding the beginner friendly cat-cow stretch to your nighttime and morning routine can reduce back pain and improve sleep

Amazon mattress sales for March 2026: Big Spring deals on top-rated beds
By Claire Davies last updated
Amazon's Big Spring Deals Days sale is making a return this March, and here are is top mattress deals

Forget pink or white noise — these are the 3 sounds I use to beat insomnia and sleep through the night
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Pink and white noise are popular sleep sounds, but they could be stopping you from sleeping through the night

5 simple 'body clock hacks' that help you fall asleep fast and wake up with more energy
By Frances Daniels last updated
Want to fall asleep fast or wake up less groggy? These five cues will let your body clock know if it's time to rise and shine or hit the hay.

Waking up at 3 a.m.? Insomnia experts share 7 common sleep mistakes that ruin your rest — and how to fix them
By Lauren Jeffries published
I speak to two doctors to find out the biggest sleep hygiene mistakes we're making and how they're causing 3.a.m. wakeups and insomnia

Experts say creating a 'brain bedroom' could help you manage insomnia, stop 3 a.m. wake ups, and fall asleep fast — here's how
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Sleep and Feng Shui experts explain how to build a 'brain bedroom' for better sleep

Almost 50% of US households use this item, but it can ruin your deep sleep — here's how to fix it to fall asleep fast and stop 3 a.m. wakeups
By Frances Daniels last updated
Trouble falling asleep at night? This common household item could be to blame — here's how to fix it

Feng Shui "helps the mind feel safe in sleep," say experts — here's how to create a balanced bedroom for ultimate rest
By Frances Daniels published
From earth-toned bedding to symmetrical nightstands, here's how to elevate your sleep with these Feng Shui finds

Helix has launched its Sleep Week 2026 sale — here's what we recommend for every sleeper, based on our testing
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Here are the luxury hybrid mattresses side, back, and stomach sleepers should buy in Helix's Sleep Week sale

Over 65 and keep waking up at 3 a.m.? This common daytime habit is the likely culprit, says board-certified sleep doctor
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Board-certified sleep doctor shares simple rule to stop waking up at 3 a.m. if you're aged 65 and over

'Grandma chic' is the ‘nostalgic and cozy’ decor trend for spring 2026 — here's how to use it to freshen up your bedroom after a long winter
By Frances Daniels published
From comforting scents to delicate floral prints, these decor delights are ideal for bringing a little sunshine and joy to your bedroom post-winter.

Brooklyn Bedding mattress sale for March 2026: 25% off all mattresses
By Frances Daniels last updated
Brooklyn Bedding has 25% off all of its mattresses in its End of Winter sale this March. Here's our expert guide to what's worth shopping right now.

The simple metabolism hack that helps avoid 3am wake-ups — and it's the Blue Zone secret to longevity, too
By Frances Daniels last updated
Can eating "breakfast like a king" help you fall asleep fast and stop you from waking up at 3am? We ask the experts about this Blue Zone diet

The 3 biggest sleep issues over 65s face — and the 3 simple fixes to start using tonight, according to experts
By Frances Daniels published
Over 65 and keep getting ‘poor’ sleep? Experts explain how to fix the 3 biggest sleep issues to fall asleep fast tonight

Birch's organic latex pillow promises neck support and cool comfort — here's what happened when I tried it for 3 weeks
By Frances Daniels published
I tested an organic latex pillow straight after sleeping on a polyester one — here's everything that happened from the first night

My sleep-tracking earbuds discovered how this one thing in my nighttime routine ruined my sleep — here’s why I won't do it again
By Frances Daniels published
My sleep tracker pinned the cause of my insomnia — an expert explains why this one activity made it harder to fall asleep

Experts explain why my simple morning habit is perfect for helping you sleep through the night — and may even improve life expectancy as a result
By Frances Daniels published
Getting enough sleep can add years to your life, so here's my quick morning hack to stop those 3 a.m. wake ups — and it's recommended by experts.

Keep waking up at 3 a.m.? A board-certified sleep doctor explains how making this simple switch in your nighttime routine can help manage insomnia
By Frances Daniels published
Who can resist scrolling and or binge-watching a new show before bed? Well, this simple swap can keep your evening entertaining without the disrupted sleep.

Soft, stylish and sustainable: 9 organic mattress and bedding deals to give your bedroom a five-star hotel refresh and make you feel like you're on an eco-luxe vacation every day
By Frances Daniels published
Turn your bedroom into an eco-luxe hotel suite with these nine Presidents' Day sleep deals from Avocado, Naturepedic, PlushBeds, Birch, and more
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