Frances Daniels
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 hugely interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health, interviewing a wide array of mattress and sleep experts to create well-informed articles about important topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders (from sleep apnea to night terrors), lucid dreaming, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing mattress topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and takes the lead on all content related to fiberglass-free mattresses for a clean, non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, and Marie Claire.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

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

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

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?

Egg crate vs memory foam mattress topper — which is best for back pain?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between egg crate and memory foam mattress toppers, including price, comfort, support

Sleep expert shares 3 reasons why you should nap every day during summer
By Frances Daniels published
Dr Sarah Bishop explains why an afternoon nap can help you beat the heat, improve your mood and focus better

Lucid vs ViscoSoft: Which is the best foam mattress topper with cooling gel?
By Frances Daniels published
We compare the Lucid Gel Memory Foam and ViscoSoft Serene Hybrid mattress toppers in key areas such as price, cooling, and comfort.

I bought a microfiber bed topper to soften up a firm mattress and it was a huge mistake — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
I tried softening a firm mattress with microfiber bed topper and it was a let-down — I now know three key reasons why.

Why are mattresses so expensive and how much should you realistically spend?
By Frances Daniels published
We're here to explain why mattresses are so expensive, plus how much you should actually spend on one.

Doctor reveals his expert tips for how to sleep better during summer
By Frances Daniels published
A sleep expert shares his top three tips for sleeping cool this summer, plus his advice on how to sleep better any time of the year

The 5 best dorm bed mattress toppers on sale right now
By Frances Daniels published
Transform your dorm bed for up to 25% less with these 5 twin XL mattress topper sales from Casper, Viscosoft, Lucid and more

Casper's 20% off memory foam mattress topper sale is the best I've seen — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep on your side? You can now save 20% on the Casper Comfy Topper, with a queen now $239.20.

The makers of Beautyrest beds unveil new mattress brand — and it's perfect for tighter budgets
By Frances Daniels published
The makers of Beautyrest beds have now launched more affordable brand Beauty Sleep, with mattress prices starting from $399

How to keep a split king mattress together — pro tips and products
By Frances Daniels published
Split king beds are perfect for couples and Scandi Sleep Method fans, but there's a knack to keeping the two mattresses together — here's how to do it...

Latex vs Memory foam mattress topper: Which is best for your sleep style?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between latex vs memory foam mattress toppers, including price, support, and temperature regulation

How to create the dorm bed of your dreams — the essential first-year college checklist
By Frances Daniels published
How to create the dorm bed of your dreams — everything a college student needs for quality sleep while studying.

What is an egg crate mattress topper?
By Frances Daniels published
I weigh up the pros and cons of egg crate mattress toppers to see if they're actually worth buying.

This is how long it takes for a new mattress to soften, plus what to do if it doesn't
By Frances Daniels published
Your brand new mattress too firm? Here's how long it takes to soften and how you can break it in quicker.

What is a bunkie board and does your mattress need one? Here's how to tell
By Frances Daniels published
Bunkie boards are a low-cost way to add support to your bed and prolong the life of your mattress, but are they necessary? Here's how to tell.

Memory foam vs hybrid: Which is the best mattress topper for your sleep style?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between memory foam vs hybrid mattress toppers, including price, support, and cooling.

What is the best bed frame for a Saatva mattress?
By Frances Daniels published
Planning on buying a new Saatva mattress? Here's a guide to choosing the best bed frame for it.

Does green tea help you sleep? We ask a wellness expert
By Frances Daniels published
Green tea is loaded with benefits, but drinking a cup before bed isn't good for everyone's sleep. Dietician Lena Bakovic tells us why...

Should you use a bed topper on a pillow top mattress?
By Frances Daniels published
A topper can boost the comfort of your bed, but does that mean you can use it on your pillow top mattress?

Quick! Lucid are selling their budget cooling mattress topper for just $28 in 1-day flash sale
By Frances Daniels published
Save 30% on Lucid's budget cooling mattress topper in flash sale, with a queen size now down to just $39 for one day only
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