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.
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RecommendedThe Dreamie is more than a wake-up light — this phone-free smart sleep assistant helps me fall asleep fast and wake up feeling refreshed

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Luxury organic mattress maker Naturepedic’s Pine & Pillow Candle could be your ticket to falling asleep easier and faster

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The Helix Sunset Luxe is designed for side sleepers like me who love an ultra-plush mattress, and it's currently on sale for the lowest price I've seen in months

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I noticed big discrepancies between my Apple Watch Ultra and Oura Ring 5 sleep scores. Turns out I'd made a common mistake with the Oura. Here's how I fixed it fast...

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I tested the Jabees PEACE Duo Pillow Speaker for over 3 weeks and while I no longer have to wear painful earbuds to bed, this speaker isn't for everyone

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These 5 common habits cause major yellow stains on pillows, but they're easy to fix. Here's how to keep them brilliant white and stain free.

By Claire Davies (CSSC) Last updated
The Labor Day mattress sales are over. Here's how you can save on the best mattress for your sleep needs instead.

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The Saatva Murphy Bed Mattress is one of Saatva's most affordable models, and it's ideal for adding luxury to smaller spaces and guest rooms. Here's how to get $400 off the luxury hybrid...

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Save on top-rated sunrise alarm clocks with these 3 Labor Day deals, including a 41% discount on the ultimate Hatch dupe. Plus, brighten fall days with discounts on light therapy lamps...

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The ComfortNext Lux offers advanced comfort for the shoulders, hips, and knees, making it a great choice for side sleepers with joint pain in today's Labor Day mattress sales.

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I didn't realize that my bedding was to blame for my 3 a.m. wake ups until I banned this heat-trapping fabric from my bedroom.

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Can a budget bed really out-perform a mid-range mattress? I've tested both the Nectar Premier and SweetNight CoolNest, and here's how they compare in terms of side sleeping appeal

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You don't have to spend a fortune on a new mattress this Labor Day. The beds that I've found most comfortable are on sale for under $500 for a queen.

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The 10" CopperFlex Essential Mattress is now up to $299 off in Brooklyn Bedding's 30% off Labor Day sale. Here's why I think side sleepers should snap it up this weekend...

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From budget queen beds for under $200 to epic deals on luxury hotel hybrids, these are the only mattress sales worth shopping this Labor Day weekend

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We've been covering the Saatva mattress sales for over five years. Here’s how much you can expect to pay for these luxury beds.

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I've rounded up my top 5 mattress topper deals for dorm beds in this year's Labor Day sales, covering a wide range of student budgets and sleep needs

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These 7 deals on ear plugs, white noise machines, and sleep headphones will mask your roommate's snoring and stop you waking up at 3 a.m. from just $10

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Save 40% when you combine the ultra-plush Tempur-Cloud Mattress and the fully adjustable Ease Power Base in the Labor Day sales

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The Eight Sleep Pod 5 is a cutting edge smart mattress cover that's packed with cooling tech, sleep tracking, and a smart alarm — here's how to get it for less

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Cooler nights are coming, and the Labor Day sales is the perfect time to stock up on fall sleep essentials like weighted blankets, cozy comforters, and body-hugging mattresses.

By Claire Davies (CSSC) Last updated
We’ve tested over 80 hybrid mattresses, and our top 9 offer the best balance of comfort and support. Here's what we recommend...

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All the best savings in this month's DreamCloud mattress sale, including our favorite bed-in-a-box from just $399. Plus, our expert advice on the brand's Labor Day sales.

By Claire Davies (CSSC) Last updated
Our expert guide to finding the biggest Nectar mattress deals this month, including how to navigate the brand's Labor Day sale

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Both the SweetNight and the EGOHOME Black 12" mattresses are under $400 in a queen — here's the one I'd buy in the Labor Day sales
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