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

The 3 best toppers I'd put on a memory foam mattress — and it's your last chance to save in Labor Day sales
By Frances Daniels published
Latex mattress toppers can limit the drawbacks of memory foam, and these three Labor Day topper deals are still live

Last chance! 5 queen mattresses under $400 I'd buy right now before the final Labor Day sales finish
By Frances Daniels published
These budget queen mattresses are still under $400 in the extended Labor Day deals, but I expect these discounts to disappear any minute now.

There are 16 luxury hotel mattresses in Marriott's Labor Day sale — but this is the one I'd buy
By Frances Daniels published
Loved your Sheraton Hotel bed during summer vacation? Recreate it for up to $487 less with this Labor Day mattress deal.

I bought a "mattress topper" on Amazon and regretted it — here’s why and how to avoid the same mistake this Labor Day
By Frances Daniels published
You'll find tons of mattress toppers on Amazon this Labor Day, but not all are as they seem

We’ve tested over 80 hybrid mattresses but there's just two we recommend to most sleepers this Labor Day
By Frances Daniels last updated
Our editors have waded through all the hybrid mattress deals this Labor Day to bring you the two that everyone should consider

This famous five-star hotel is finally selling its iconic mattress for up to $896 Off in Labor Day sales — but it ends soon
By Frances Daniels published
Still thinking of that dreamy mattress you slept on during summer vacation? Recreate it with this Labor Day deal on the Ritz-Carlton hotel bed

You can put a memory foam mattress topper on a memory foam bed, but I don’t recommend it — here’s why
By Frances Daniels published
It turns out that not all bed toppers play nicely with memory foam mattresses

Why I'd buy the Saatva Classic mattress in the Labor Day sales and not wait until Black Friday
By Frances Daniels published
This Labor Day sale could be your last shot to get a queen size Saatva Classic for under $1,740

5 Signs You Need a Bed Topper, Not a New Mattress — Plus 3 To Shop This Labor Day
By Frances Daniels last updated
The 2025 Labor Day mattress sales have landed, but before you invest in a new bed, consider a topper instead

We tested 15 mattress toppers for every budget — these 3 will make the biggest difference to your bed, and they're all on sale this Labor Day
By Frances Daniels published
We've tested, reviewed, and approved these three mattress toppers — and they're all on sale this Labor Day

Our five-time best mattress winner is $400 off this Labor Day — why I'd buy now instead of Black Friday
By Frances Daniels published
Our team of expert testers have voted the Saatva Classic the best mattress of the year — don't wait for Black Friday to get a good deal

I tried Saatva's luxury mattress and loved it — but this is what I'd buy in the Labor Day sales to get the look and feel for less
By Frances Daniels published
The Saatva Classic is a luxury hotel-quality mattress, but here's what I'd buy to get a slice of the brand's signature comfort on a smaller budget.

Best cheap mattress 2025: 7 expert-tested budget beds under $500 for a queen
By Claire Davies last updated
We've tested a variety of budget beds, and these cheap mattresses offered us high-quality comfort at a low-cost.

How much do Saatva mattresses cost and where can you find the cheapest prices?
By Frances Daniels last updated
Saatva's mattresses provide a luxurious sleep, but how much are they and where can you find them for the cheapest price?

DreamCloud finally launches a mattress topper — and it's both cooling and customizable
By Frances Daniels published
Is a DreamCloud mattress on your wish list? Get the brand's signature luxury for less with its new cooling Softer and Firmer Toppers

I’ve been testing a luxury cooling mattress topper for over 3 weeks, but I prefer this much cheaper product
By Frances Daniels published
I've tested the Helix Premium Memory Foam Mattress Topper for weeks, but here's why I prefer another cooling product

Best mattress topper deals: Up to 27% off in this month's sales
By Frances Daniels last updated
Save up to 27% on mattress toppers this August with early Labor Day deals from Brooklyn Bedding, Helix, and Tempur-Pedic.

Siena Memory Foam Mattress review: Excellent support on a budget
By Alison Barretta last updated
We've retested the Siena Mattress to see if this affordable memory foam bed can deliver high quality comfort for low budgets.

My 20 best tips to fall asleep quickly
By Frances Daniels published
Want to fall asleep fast? These are the 20 sleep tips that I've gathered after two years of working as a sleep writer.

The 7 tricks mattress brands use to get you to buy — and what to look for instead
By Frances Daniels published
These seven mattress buzzwords may seem impressive to shoppers, but mattress testers like me know to look for these features instead...

The best 35+ back to school sleep and dorm mattress deals — starting from $4 and chosen by recent graduates
By Ruth Jones, Eve Davies published
From bed sheets, pillows to mattresses and more — the products you actually need to sleep well at school, starting from $4 and chosen by graduates.

The best mattress toppers for college dorms 2025: expert-tested picks for students
By Frances Daniels published
We've tested plenty of mattress toppers, and these five are the best for boosting uncomfortable college dorm beds — with full reviews.

Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review
By Alison Barretta last updated
We review the Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress to discover whether this budget-friendly, all-natural bed is good for your sleep as well as the planet

Brooklyn Bedding Luxury Cooling Mattress Protector review 2025: Cleaner sleep for less
By Frances Daniels last updated
We test the Brooklyn Bedding Luxury Cooling Mattress Protector to find out if it delivers on its claims of excellent temperature regulation and water-resistant protection.
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