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
Textiles expert answers 5 common questions about how to clean, flip and repair a mattress
By Frances Daniels published
Textiles designer Lydia Lloyd answers the most searched for questions about mattress care — from whether you should flip your mattress to how often you should clean it.
Nectar mattress drops huge 50% off sale with up to $1,125 off our favorite cooling bed
By Frances Daniels published
Cool down for less with up to $1,125 off Nectar's best cooling mattress, the Premier Copper.
America's best cooling mattress drops to just $839 in huge flash sale
By Frances Daniels published
Stay cool for less with up to $1,200 off the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe, this year's best cooling mattress for all sleepers.
Get up to $3,559 off a Bear mattress and zero gravity bed combo in flash sale
By Frances Daniels published
Bear’s huge bundle sale saves you up to $3,559 when you buy the Elite Hybrid mattress and zero gravity Adjustable Flex Bed together.
What are floor mattresses — and is sleeping on the floor healthy?
By Frances Daniels published
Floor mattresses are a great way to save space and money. But what are these compact beds, and are they healthy to sleep on?
Avocado Green vs Awara mattress: Their cheapest natural beds compared
By Frances Daniels published
Torn between the Avocado Eco Organic vs the Awara Natural Hybrid? We look at five key differences to help you choose.
Save up to $1,100 on one of the best soft mattresses for side sleepers
By Frances Daniels published
The Sleep Ovation Mattress is ideal for side side sleepers, and you can now save up to $1,122 with this new sale.
If you sleep in this position you're more prone to nightmares, says dreams expert
By Frances Daniels published
Best-selling dream expert Theresa Cheung shares how sleep positions influence dreams — and it’s all to do with breathing.
Nolah vs Leesa: Which is the best memory foam mattress for you?
By Frances Daniels published
Can't decide between the Nolah Original 10” and the Leesa Original? Here's what you need to know about these best-selling memory foam mattresses...
Huge 25% off sale drops a queen Casper Mattress to $971 — that's Black Friday cheap!
By Frances Daniels published
The Casper Original is one of the best mattresses in a box for most sleepers, and right now it has a huge Black Friday-style 25% discount.
How to wake up early on winter mornings and feel energized instead of tired
By Frances Daniels published
Follow these tips for how to wake up early in the morning and you'll be springing out of bed all winter-long.
Which is the best DreamCloud mattress? Everything you need to know
By Frances Daniels published
Our in-depth guide to DreamCloud mattresses will help you find the best luxury bed for your sleep and budget.
Neuroscientist shares 5 tips for the perfect Christmas Day nap — and it involves coffee
By Frances Daniels published
Dr Lindsay Browning recently appeared on Steph's Packed Lunch to share her top tips for taking a Christmas Day nap.
What are cooling mattresses and do they really stop overheating and night sweats?
By Frances Daniels published
Cooling mattresses and toppers are designed to help people who sleep hot feel cooler and comfier in bed, but are they just a gimmick? We take a closer look...
Not everyone should sleep on their left side — leading sleep doctor explains why
By Frances Daniels published
From reducing sleep apnea to lowering your Alzheimer's risk, Dr Michael Breus explains how the side you sleep on impacts your health.
How to sleep better at a hotel if you're away from home this Christmas
By Frances Daniels published
Our go-to tips for how to sleep better at a hotel, including why you should always request a room on the top floor.
The 3 best mattress toppers on sale today and shipping in time for Christmas
By Frances Daniels published
Today's best mattress topper deals with the fastest shipping times, so you can sleep better this Christmas.
5 products to turn your guest room into a cozy sleep haven for the holidays
By Frances Daniels published
From the best guest room mattress to a pillow that suits every sleeper, these are the products we recommend for making your guest room the coziest sleep snug in town.
Nutritionists reveal the best (and worst) festive food for sleep
By Frances Daniels published
The three festive foods to load up on to fall asleep easier this Christmas — and four you should leave on the table
Act fast! Oodie and Gravity weighted blankets are on sale with up to 38% off for Christmas
By Frances Daniels published
I've found the best weighted blankets from Oodie, YNM and Gravity on sale today and ready for delivery in time for Christmas.
Get $1,200 off Casper’s best cooling mattress for hot sleepers — ends soon!
By Frances Daniels published
Stay cool for less with up to $1,200 off the Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress — the biggest saving since Black Friday.
Purple launches huge $400 discount on the Original Mattress — cheaper than Black Friday!
By Frances Daniels last updated
With a king size mattress now $1,399, get a Purple Original for $200 cheaper than its Black Friday discount
Do you lie in bed for hours yet can't sleep? 9 expert tips to get to sleep fast
By Frances Daniels published
Find out how to get to fall asleep fast, with advice from sleep experts Max Kirsten and James Wilson.