Frances Daniels

Frances Daniels

Sleep Staff Writer

Frances Daniels is a Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide and her role includes covering all mattress and sleep news, in addition to mattress reviews and buyer's guides, plus sleep accessories such as pillows and mattress toppers. Frances is a PPA-accredited journalist and is hugely interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health. When not writing about mattresses and sleep for Tom's Guide, Frances enjoys writing about women's issues, health and wellbeing, the environment, and her native Wales. 

Latest articles by Frances Daniels

A pile of white hybrid and memory foam mattresses on sale this Labor Day placed on a green background with a blue price drop badge overlaid on the image

Best Labor Day mattress sales 2024

By Claire Davies, Louis Ramirez last updated

This year's Labor Day mattress sales are live today and there's something for every sleeper and budget. Here's what our experts recommend buying for better sleep...

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A WInkBed mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

Labor Day king mattresses for back pain sales — save up to 50% at DreamCloud, Saatva, and WinkBed

By Frances Daniels published

Soothe back pain for up to 50% less this Labor Day with these top king-size mattress deals from Saatva, DreamCloud, and WinkBed

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Best mattress under $1,000: A woman with curly hair smiles as she sits on the Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress

The best mattress under $1,000 in 2024: all tried and tested by our experts

By Alison Barretta last updated

Our top-rated picks of 2024's best mattresses under $1,000 to give you a luxury bed for less, with full expert reviews

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A woman with brown hair lies on top of a mattress that she has chosen to buy

Don’t let the Labor Day sales pass without shopping for a new hybrid mattress — here’s what to look for

By Frances Daniels published

Looking for a mattress in this year's Labor Day sales? Here are the five things to look for when buying a new hybrid bed

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A woman with brown hair lies in bed with her hands over her face wondering why she can't sleep at night

Do you lay in bed for hours yet can't sleep? 7 expert tips to falling asleep fast

By Frances Daniels published

Can’t sleep? Sleep experts reveal 7 tips to fall asleep faster, plus outline different types of insomnia.

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The Molecule CopperWELL topper with a deal tag over it

3 mattress topper deals to make a firm bed softer in this year's Labor Day sales

By Frances Daniels published

Soften a firm mattress for up to 40% less with these bed topper deals from Tempur-Pedic, ViscoSoft, and Molecule this Labor Day

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The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Topper with Labor Day sale label

I’m a back and side sleeper — 7 things I’m buying in the Tempur-Pedic Labor Day sale to sleep better

By Frances Daniels published

Support your back and soothe joint pain for up to 40% less with my top Tempur-Pedic mattress and bedding deals this Labor Day

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Linenspa hybrid mattress pictured on a wooden bed frame is the best cheap Amazon mattress under $400

The best cheap Amazon mattress under $400 in 2024

By Ruth Jones last updated

We cut through the noise to bring you the best-rated cheap mattresses on Amazon – all under $400 for a queen size.

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Siena Sleep memory foam mattress, featuring a person lying upside on the bed, with legs up the wall, reading a book

Best mattress for college students 2024: 5 top-rated cheap beds

By Alison Barretta last updated

Find the best mattresses for college students with our expert guide to budget-friendly beds from your favorite sleep brands.

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Image shows the DreamCloud hybrid mattress placed on a wooden bed frame and dressed with a white comforter, grey bed throw and dark yellow cushions

The best hybrid mattress 2024

By Claire Davies, Frances Daniels last updated

We've tested dozens of hybrid mattresses to bring you our comprehensive guide to the best options to buy online.

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Best cheap mattress, featuring someone sitting on the edge of a Siena Memory Foam Mattress

Best cheap mattress 2024: quality budget beds under $500 for a queen

By Claire Davies last updated

We've found the best cheap mattress for every sleeper, with affordable queen size mattresses for under $500.

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A woman lifts the edge of her white mattress topper placed on top of a white mattress

5 signs you need a bed topper not a new mattress in this year's Labor Day sales

By Frances Daniels published

If you spot any of these signs, you actually need to buy a bed topper, not a mattress, in this year's Labor Day sales...

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Image shows a Saatva Classic Split King Mattress, the best saatva mattress overall, placed on a beige fabric bedframe in a neutral colour bedroom

Which is the best Saatva mattress in 2024? Everything you need to know

By Alison Barretta last updated

Saatva's lineup now features 12 mattresses, including a new cooling memory foam model. Read our expert guide to find the best Saatva mattress for your needs and budget.

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Best king size mattresses: image shows the Saatva Classic hybrid mattress placed on a stylish dark wood bedframe placed in front of a log fire in a cabin

The best king size mattress 2024: tested and reviewed by experts

By Alison Barretta last updated

This year’s best king size mattresses for all budgets and sleep styles, all tried, tested, and slept on by our in-house panel of sleep experts.

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Best organic mattress: Photo of the Birch Natural mattress on a beige bedframe placed in a grey bedroom

The best organic mattress 2024: Natural beds for a non-toxic sleep

By Jo Plumridge last updated

The best organic mattresses and all-natural beds to buy online for a clean, hypoallergenic sleep, rated by our team of certified sleep experts.

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The Molecule CopperWELL topper with a deal tag over it

Our favorite cooling mattress topper is finally on sale this Labor Day — with 30% off all sizes

By Frances Daniels published

Sleep cool for up to $83 less with Molecule's Labor Day sale, with a queen size CopperWELL mattress topper down to $175

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The Zinus Green Tea Mattress with a price drop sale label

Zinus's best cheap mattress drops to $199 for a twin in Labor Day sales — why I'd buy it

By Frances Daniels published

Experience pressure relief for up to $200 less with the Zinus Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress in Labor Day sale.

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A split screen of the Nectar Classic Memory Foam vs DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress

Nectar vs DreamCloud: Which mattress in a box should you buy in Labor Day sales?

By Frances Daniels published

We look at both the Nectar Classic Memory Foam vs DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress, comparing design, Labor Day deals, and more

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A young woman eats chocolate before bed

Does eating chocolate before bed ruin your sleep? A dietician reveals all

By Frances Daniels published

Chocolate may be delicious, but eating the sweet stuff before bed isn't always good for your sleep. A dietician reveals why...

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The Nolah Evolution 15 Mattress in a luxury bedroom with a blue price drop sale badge overlaid

The 7 best luxury king mattresses to buy in this weekend's early Labor Day sales

By Frances Daniels published

Save up to $950 ahead of the Labor Day sales with these luxury king mattresses from DreamCloud, Saatva, Nolah, and more

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A split screen of the Linenspa Down Alternative Fiber Bed Mattress Topper vs The Naturepedic Adagio Organic Latex Topper

Down vs latex mattress topper: which is better for cooling down hot sleepers?

By Frances Daniels published

We explore the key differences between a down vs latex mattress topper, including price, design, and cooling properties

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A split screen of a woman's hand testing the cooling properties of the Molecule CopperWELL Topper vs Bear GlacioTex Mattress Protector

Cooling mattress topper vs cooling mattress protector: which to choose if you overheat at night

By Frances Daniels published

Cooling mattress toppers and protectors can add a cool touch to your bed, but which is better at preventing night sweats and overheating?

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Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress with Price Drop graphic overlaid

The Cocoon by Sealy Chill Mattress is always 35% off — here's why it's still the best cooling bed to buy in Labor Day sales

By Frances Daniels published

Save up to $490 on the Cocoon by Sealy Chill Mattress — the best cooling bed for smaller budgets in the early Labor Day sales

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Bear Original Mattress image shows a woman with curly dark hair smiling and sitting cross-legged on the mattress, while a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the image

The Bear Original Mattress is always 35% off — here's why it's still the best bed to buy ahead of Labor Day sales

By Frances Daniels published

Save up to $591 on the Bear Original — the most affordable mattress for all sleep positions in the early Labor Day sales

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The DreamCloud Mattress photographed on a wooden bedframe placed in a dark blue bedroom and with a couple laughing and sitting on the mattress

What is motion isolation and why is it important for couples buying a new mattress?

By Frances Daniels published

Good motion isolation is found in a lot of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, but what is it and why do couples need it?

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