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
Your Christmas tree could be ruining your sleep, expert warns — here’s why
By Frances Daniels published
Dr Sophie Bostock reveals how your Christmas tree lights could be impacting your sleep, and what you can do to enjoy your tree and a good night's sleep.
How to make a mattress softer, firmer or less saggy
By Frances Daniels published
Wondering how to make a mattress softer, firmer, cooler or more contouring? Here's what you need to do...
Quick! Casper launches 'cheaper than Black Friday' memory foam mattress sale
By Frances Daniels published
Casper’s new 15% off flash sale for Christmas reduces the Original Mattress to $760.75 — that's cheaper than Casper's Black Friday deal prices.
Sleep Number launches smart bed sale with up to 40% off before Christmas
By Frances Daniels published
Save 40% on the 360 pSE Smart Bed in Sleep Number’s last mattress sale before Christmas, plus 20% off new smart beds
5 things you should do before bed (and 3 you shouldn’t) to fall asleep fast
By Frances Daniels published
From simple breathing exercises to natural sleep aids, here are the dos and don’ts of falling asleep quickly and easily.
What are Japanese floor mattresses and are they healthy to sleep on?
By Frances Daniels published
From saving space to providing firm support on a budget, a Japanese floor mattress has lots of benefits, but they won't suit everyone – here's why.
The 15 best Christmas gifts for better sleep: ease insomnia, snoring and more
By Frances Daniels published
Give them a silent night this Christmas with our gift guide to the best sleep products for easing insomnia, snoring, restlessness and more.
What is a split king mattress, are they worth it and should you switch?
By Frances Daniels published
From superb motion isolation to adjustable firmness, a split king mattress has a lot of benefits. But are they worth it?
I'm a sleep writer — here's what I do when I can't sleep
By Frances Daniels published
If you don’t know what to do when you can’t sleep, try the simple tricks that I use to drift off
5 ways a hot water bottle helps you get to sleep fast in cold weather
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep expert Max Kirsten reveals how a hot water bottle helps you get to sleep fast on cold winter nights, plus how to pick the best hot water bottle for sleeping.
The 9 best mattresses and toppers without fiberglass to buy in Cyber Week sales
By Frances Daniels published
Looking for the best fiberglass free mattresses or topper? These are the ones we recommend buying in the Cyber Week sales.
Viscosoft's best cooling mattress topper gets a 30% price cut in Cyber Monday sales
By Frances Daniels published
Stay cool and save up to $120 on the Active Cooling Copper Topper in Viscosoft's Cyber Monday mattress sales
I'm a mattress writer and here's why I advise buying an Emma bed in Cyber Monday sales
By Frances Daniels published
We will ever see Emma mattresses this cheap again? Why I recommend buying an Emma in today's Cyber Monday sales.
Cyber Monday mattress deals 2023 — the best sales still available
By Louis Ramirez last updated
These huge Cyber Monday mattress sales are still available and will help you save big on expert-rated hybrid, memory foam, latex and cooling mattresses, plus bed toppers.
I’m a mattress writer — 11 unmissable Cyber Monday deals ending tonight
By Frances Daniels published
DreamCloud, Sleep Number, Saatva — 11 of the best mattresses to snap up in today's Cyber Monday sales before the deals end tonight.
Should you buy the Stearns & Foster Lux Estate in the Cyber Monday sales? I'm a mattress writer — here's my take
By Frances Daniels published
Thinking of buying the Stearns & Foster Lux Estate mattress in the Cyber Monday sales? Here’s what I want you to know beforehand.
Should you buy the Avocado Green Mattress in Cyber Monday sales? I'm a sleep writer — here's my advice
By Frances Daniels published
Thinking of buying the Avocado Green Mattress for up to $269 off in the Cyber Monday sales but need a second opinion? Here's my take as a mattress writer...
7 best Cyber Monday king mattress deals under $1,000 – prices from just $374!
By Frances Daniels published
Save big on sleep with these super sized Cyber Monday deals on king size mattresses.
Still live! 9 epic Black Friday bedding and mattress topper deals for new bed feels
By Frances Daniels published
Black Friday bedding deals are still live this weekend and these nine will save you up to 60% on some of our favorite mattress toppers and bedding accessories.
LIVE: Black Friday mattress deals 2023 — today's biggest sales
By Claire Davies last updated
Black Friday mattress deals news live: Our certified sleep expert picks out today's best deals on top beds and bedding
Found! The 7 best Black Friday mattress topper sales to give you new bed feels for less
By Frances Daniels last updated
Give your bed a refresh with our pick of the best mattress toppers reduced in the Black Friday sales.
I've found 3 of the best hotel mattresses in Black Friday sales — including the Ritz-Carlton bed
By Frances Daniels published
Recreate five-star comfort for less with these Black Friday hotel mattress deals – I'll take the Hilton's bed, thanks
The 5 best fiberglass-free mattresses to buy in Black Friday sales
By Frances Daniels published
None of these mattresses contain fiberglass, and they're all discounted in the Black Friday sales.