Frances Daniels
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
Pillow top vs Euro top mattresses: What’s the difference?
By Frances Daniels published
We run you through the main differences between pillow top and euro top mattresses.
The 3 best IKEA mattress alternatives on sale ahead of Presidents' Day
By Frances Daniels published
IKEA makes good affordable mattresses but they aren't always on sale. Here are three alternatives we recommend and each are on sale this weekend.
Where to get rid of a mattress: 3 places to responsibly dispose of an old bed
By Frances Daniels published
Have a new bed? Here are the top three places where you can get rid of your old mattress without resorting to landfill.
What is a blow up mattress and are they healthy to sleep on for long periods?
By Frances Daniels published
Blow up mattresses make great temporary beds for campers and unexpected guests, but are these sleeping pads right for you?
5 signs that you’ve chosen the wrong mattress — and how to remedy it
By Frances Daniels published
If you aren't getting a good night's sleep, here are the tell-tale signs that your mattress is wrong for you — and ways to fix it.
How to set up a mattress in a box: 5 dos and don'ts for getting your new bed ready
By Frances Daniels published
Buying a mattress in a box ahead of Presidents' Day? Read our expert tips on how to set it up ready for sleep.
DreamCloud, Nolah and Layla launch huge Cal king mattress sales — prices from $835!
By Frances Daniels published
Get up to 50% off DreamCloud, Nolah and Layla California king mattresses with these pre-Presidents' Day sale offers.
You read it right — Casper is selling a Cal king mattress for just $397!
By Frances Daniels published
Save 50% on a California king Casper Essential Mattress in huge ‘last-chance’ clearance sale ahead of Presidents’ Day.
DreamCloud mattress is 50% off in flash sale — here's why you should buy now and not wait for Presidents' Day
By Frances Daniels published
Should you buy the the DreamCloud Mattress in today's flash sale or wait for Presidents' Day? We've analyzed the deal and here's what we think...
DreamCloud vs Emma mattress: Which should you buy in Presidents’ Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
Ahead of the Presidents' Day mattress sales, we compare the comfort, design, and price of DreamCloud Hybrid vs Emma Hybrid Comfort.
Saatva vs Tempur-Pedic: Which is the best mattress topper for you?
By Frances Daniels published
It's the Saatva Graphite vs Tempur Pedic's Tempur-Adapt in our battle of the best memory foam mattress toppers.
Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review 2024
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
WinkBed mattress review 2024
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
Is a WinkBed mattress worth it? We review this luxury-hotel bed mattress to see if it can rival the Saatva Classic and relieve back pain
DreamCloud's best mattress drops to just $349 in new flash sale — ends today!
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to $1,088 on the DreamCloud Memory Foam Mattress in limited time deal, with prices starting at $349
Casper mattresses drop to $397 in 'final sale' — and sizes are already selling out
By Frances Daniels published
Casper's Last Call sale knocks up to 50% off a range of mattresses. Here's what you should know before buying...
This is what happens to your mattress if you don’t change your sheets often
By Frances Daniels published
From dust mites to stains, here's the dirt on why you should change your bed weekly, especially if you have a cold.
What is the Eight Sleep mattress and should you buy it in the Presidents' Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
Thinking of buying an Eight Sleep mattress in the Presidents' Day sales? Here's what you need to know beforehand...
Can you sleep on a mattress while it's expanding? We asked Helix, Purple, Emma and more
By Frances Daniels published
We asked several leading bed companies, from Nectar to Purple, whether you can sleep on a mattress while it's expanding — here's what they said.
Save $800 on Sleep Number's best smart mattress with integrated sleep tracking
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep Number's pre-Presidents' Day mattress sale knocks $800 off all sizes of the sleep-tracking i8 smart bed.
The best-selling Emma Mattress drops to just $299 in early Presidents' Day sale
By Frances Daniels published
Get 50% off the Emma Original mattress ahead of Presidents' Day 2024, with a queen size reduced to $529 in this weekend's sale.
How to get rid of your old mattress — our guide to removal, recycling and donation
By Frances Daniels published
Learn how to get rid of your old mattress responsibly with our simple guide to removal, recycling and donation.
Expert shares 5 common sleep apnea symptoms in children and when they’re likely to appear
By Frances Daniels published
Leading sleep apnea expert Prof. Esther Rodriguez-Villegas shares how to spot the common symptoms of sleep apnea in children — and what you should do.
Avocado Green's best-selling organic mattress is now $200 off in every size
By Frances Daniels published
Save over 10% on the organic Avocado Green Mattress, Avocado's best-selling bed that's ideal for stomach sleepers.