Jo Plumridge

Jo Plumridge

Mattress tester and sleep writer

Jo Plumridge is an experienced mattress reviewer with several years' experience covering all things mattresses and sleep, and who tests memory foam, hybrid and organic mattresses. What Jo doesn't know about a boxed mattress isn't worth knowing, so naturally we tasked her with producing a series of features for Tom's Guide looking at all aspects of mattresses, from how to pick between latex and memory foam (it's a tricky one), to the seven mistakes people make when buying a mattress for the first time. When testing the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid for Tom's Guide, Jo said: "I loved the back support and pressure relief it offered. Plus, it looks far more expensive than it is." When she isn’t writing about sleep, Jo also writes extensively on interior design, home products and photography.

Latest articles by Jo Plumridge

Two girls sitting on navy, bronze and white Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Hybrid Pro mattress in sleep studio with rattan bedframe, shelf and green plants

The best pillow-top mattress in 2025: our expert picks for hotel-style comfort at home

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Our expert mattress testing team have slept on the best pillow-top mattresses of the year to create this guide to our 9 top picks

Mattresses
The Bear Natural mattress pictures on a wooden bed frame in a neutral bedroom

What is the Bear Natural mattress and should you buy it?

By Jo Plumridge published

Bear's extended Memorial Day sale takes 35% off the Bear Natural. Here's what you need to know about this new mattress

Mattresses
The image shows the Helix ErgoAlign mattress topper on the Helix Dawn mattress

My 3 favorite Memorial Day mattress topper sales to make soft beds supportive for back sleepers

By Jo Plumridge published

Looking to firm up your existing bed? These Memorial Day mattress topper deals will make back sleeping more comfortable

Mattress Toppers
Five mattresses arranged in a composition on a sales-themed background with percentage sign and price tag symbols

How much does a good mattress cost in the Memorial Day sales? Our top 'price vs performance' picks

By Jo Plumridge published

The best mattresses don't necessarily need to cost thousands of dollars - here are five more budget friendly options to consider

Mattresses
The Saatva RX in a sunny bedroom

Saatva has a choice of back pain mattresses in its Memorial Day sale — what I'd buy for comfier sleep

By Jo Plumridge published

There's $400 off all sizes of the Saatva RX back pain mattress in today's Memorial Day sales

Mattresses
Saatva's Presidents' Day sale takes $400 off all mattresses over $1,000

I'm a sleep writer with back pain — this is the Saatva mattress I'd buy in the Memorial Day sales this weekend (plus two other top options)

By Jo Plumridge last updated

There are plenty of great deals already live on mattresses to help ease back pain ahead of the Memorial Day sales

Mattresses
The Essentia Venti Organic Latex Double Sided Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

What is the Essentia Venti Organic Latex mattress and should you buy it?

By Jo Plumridge published

The Essentia Venti Organic Latex mattress is two beds in one — but is it the right organic mattress for you?

Mattresses
Tempur-Pedic Tempur Cloud vs Helix Midnight Luxe mattress

Tempur-Pedic mattress vs Helix mattress: Which hybrid mattress should you buy in the Memorial Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Both the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud and Helix Midnight Luxe mattress are discounted in Memorial Day sales — but which is right for you?

Mattresses
An older woman lying on her back on a new mattress, smiling and stretching in the sun

6 ways a new mattress can help you sleep better — and boost your overall health

By Jo Plumridge last updated

A new mattress will lead to better sleep and, therefore, better health. Here's 5 ways how.

Mattresses
In this Saatva Classic Vs Helix Midnight Luxe comparioson image, the Saatva is seen on the left hand side and the Helix is on the right

Saatva Classic Plush vs Helix Midnight Luxe: Which side sleeper mattress should you buy in today's Memorial Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Is the Saatva Classic or Helix Midnight Luxe the right side sleeper mattress for you? Here's how to choose between them...

Mattresses
Woman sitting and reading on Serta mattress

Walmart's selling this queen size Serta mattress for the same price as a twin in the Memorial Day sales

By Jo Plumridge published

Save up to $1,890 with these Memorial Day deals on the Serta Perfect Sleeper mattress

Mattresses
Two women sit on the Helix Twilight mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, testing the motion isolation, comfort and support, with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying "LOWEST PRICE"

A firm mattress for side sleepers? I slept on the Helix Twilight and loved it — now 27% off for Memorial Day

By Jo Plumridge published

A queen Helix Twilight drops to $972 in a Memorial Day mattress sale with free sheet set and mattress protector thrown in

Mattresses
The Saatva Classic mattress photographed on a white bedroom in our blue walled Sleep Lab during the testing process and with a blue Tom's Guide 5 star review rating badge overlaid in the top left hand corner of the image

Goodbye cardboard beds, hello outstanding comfort — athletes will sleep on Saatva mattresses in the LA28 Olympics

By Jo Plumridge published

LA bound Olympians and Paralympians will sleep in luxury on Saatva mattresses

Mattresses
The image shows a DreamCloud hybrid mattress and Saatva Classic mattress separated by a vertical line

DreamCloud vs Saatva: which luxury hybrid mattress should you buy?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

It’s DreamCloud vs Saatva in our battle of the luxury hybrids ahead of Memorial Day.

Mattresses
Two women maneuver the Saatva Classic mattress onto a bed frame in a bedroom.

Your mattress will last longer if you do this one thing every 3 months

By Jo Plumridge published

Rotating your mattress is essential to preserving its lifespan — here's why

Mattresses
The image shows the Saatva Classic on the left and the Tempur Pedic Tempur Adapt Hybrid mattress on the right in a side by side comparison

Saatva Classic vs Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Hybrid: Which luxury mattress should you buy?

By Jo Plumridge published

It’s Saatva vs Tempur-Pedic in our battle of the luxury hybrid mattresses

Mattresses
The image shows a woman sitting up in bed and clutching her shoulder in pain

'Why do my shoulders hurt when I sleep?' How your mattress could be to blame and how to fix that

By Jo Plumridge published

Waking up with shoulder pain? Here’s why, plus what you can do to stop it.

Mattresses
A couple using the Scandinavian Sleep Method

I’m a sleep writer — here’s how I chose a mattress that both me and my husband can actually agree on

By Jo Plumridge published

Heading for sleep divorce? Here’s how to avoid sleeping at opposite ends of the house.

Mattresses
The GhostBed Luxe mattress on a grey bedframe next to the Avocado Green mattress on a wooden bed frame

Avocado Green vs GhostBed Luxe: Which luxury mattress suits your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

It’s Avocado vs GhostBed in our battle of the luxury mattresses, and we've tested both. Here's how they compare.

Mattresses
Two people sit on top of the Plank Firm flippable double-sided mattress in a bedroom

The best firm mattress 2025, approved by sleep experts

By Alison Barretta last updated

Time to upgrade your bed to something more supportive and solid? We've slept on and tested the latest firm mattresses to bring you our guide to the very best options.

Mattresses
A man's hand resting on the surface of a soft memory foam mattress

Cushioning, comfy hug or a recipe for back pain? 3 people who'd benefit from a soft mattress — and 3 who should avoid them

By Jo Plumridge published

Is a soft mattress right for you? We look at the 3 people that would benefit from a soft mattress and 3 who should avoid them.

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Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island King Guest Room featuring the Hampton Bed dressed in white sheets

What mattress does the Hampton Inn use?

By Jo Plumridge published

We look under the covers of the Hampton Hotel Bed used at the Hampton Inn to see if it’s worth buying one for yourself.

Mattresses
The image shows the Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress on a wooden bed frame with a Tom's Guide deal badge laid over the top

What is the Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress and should you buy it?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

We explore the support, comfort, price and performance of the organic Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress.

Mattresses
Image shows our best mattress for back pain, the Saatva RX placed on a luxury grey mattress in a stylish bedroom

The best mattress for back pain 2025: 10 expert picks to help you sleep comfortably

By Jo Plumridge last updated

We've slept on and tested all the latest beds — these are the mattresses for back pain that provided pain-free mornings.

Mattresses
Best mattress for back pain: A man clutches in his lower back in agony shortly after waking up

Hip pain keeping you awake at night? This cheap product is a game changer for side sleepers

By Jo Plumridge published

Can a knee pillow really help ease hip pain? Yes, and here's how...

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