
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

Best Labor Day mattress sales 2024
By Claire Davies, Louis Ramirez last updated
This year's Labor Day mattress sales are live today and there's something for every sleeper and budget. Here's what our experts recommend buying for better sleep...

Labor Day king mattresses for back pain sales — save up to 50% at DreamCloud, Saatva, and WinkBed
By Frances Daniels published
Soothe back pain for up to 50% less this Labor Day with these top king-size mattress deals from Saatva, DreamCloud, and WinkBed

Don’t let the Labor Day sales pass without shopping for a new hybrid mattress — here’s what to look for
By Frances Daniels published
Looking for a mattress in this year's Labor Day sales? Here are the five things to look for when buying a new hybrid bed

Do you lay in bed for hours yet can't sleep? 7 expert tips to falling asleep fast
By Frances Daniels published
Can’t sleep? Sleep experts reveal 7 tips to fall asleep faster, plus outline different types of insomnia.

3 mattress topper deals to make a firm bed softer in this year's Labor Day sales
By Frances Daniels published
Soften a firm mattress for up to 40% less with these bed topper deals from Tempur-Pedic, ViscoSoft, and Molecule this Labor Day

I’m a back and side sleeper — 7 things I’m buying in the Tempur-Pedic Labor Day sale to sleep better
By Frances Daniels published
Support your back and soothe joint pain for up to 40% less with my top Tempur-Pedic mattress and bedding deals this Labor Day

5 signs you need a bed topper not a new mattress in this year's Labor Day sales
By Frances Daniels published
If you spot any of these signs, you actually need to buy a bed topper, not a mattress, in this year's Labor Day sales...

Zinus's best cheap mattress drops to $199 for a twin in Labor Day sales — why I'd buy it
By Frances Daniels published
Experience pressure relief for up to $200 less with the Zinus Original Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress in Labor Day sale.

Nectar vs DreamCloud: Which mattress in a box should you buy in Labor Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
We look at both the Nectar Classic Memory Foam vs DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress, comparing design, Labor Day deals, and more

Does eating chocolate before bed ruin your sleep? A dietician reveals all
By Frances Daniels published
Chocolate may be delicious, but eating the sweet stuff before bed isn't always good for your sleep. A dietician reveals why...

Down vs latex mattress topper: which is better for cooling down hot sleepers?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between a down vs latex mattress topper, including price, design, and cooling properties

Cooling mattress topper vs cooling mattress protector: key differences
By Frances Daniels published
Cooling mattress toppers and protectors can add a cool touch to your bed, but which is better at preventing night sweats and overheating?

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 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...
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