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

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The Saatva RX is our top mattress pick for back pain. But if you're looking for a better deal in today's Presidents' Day sales, check out these 5 sales.

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We explore how to pick between the Nectar Classic and Siena Memory Foam mattress in the Presidents’ Day sales

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Here are our top picks for queen size mattresses under $500 in the Presidents' Day sales. including Casper, Zinus and Siena

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These mattress toppers will ease back pain, and they're discounted in the Presidents' Day sales

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I’m a mattress tester and sleep writer — these are the biggest mistakes I’ve seen people make when shopping for a deal in the Presidents’ Day sales.

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The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid is a great choice for those with back pain, and we’ve got an exclusive $400 off all sizes for Presidents’ Day. Find out if it's right for you.

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There’s up to $500 off the Saatva Solaire today, but we expect this to drop down to $400 by Presidents’ Day

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The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Ergo Smart Base is full of advanced features for better sleep, but is it the right bed base for you?

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The Helix Twilight mattress is designed for side sleepers who still want a firmer feel overall. Does it deliver? Here's how my first week sleeping on it went.

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How to choose between the Purple Original and the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud mattress

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The Saatva HD and Big Fig mattresses are each designed to offer durability, support and comfort for heavy bodies, but which one is best for your sleep needs?

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If you’re waking up with back pain, you may need to look at your bedroom setup. Here are the key causes of morning back pain and how to avoid them.

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Bad back? Here's how to choose a budget mattress for back pain and get it right — tips from a pro tester.

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If you experience back pain, you’ll know how important the right mattress is. We explain how memory foam mattresses can cause back pain — and how they can also help.

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Saatva’s Presidents’ Day sale takes $400 off all sizes of the Saatva RX — but should you wait for a better deal?

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Saatva make some of the most popular mattresses in the world, but will a queen or king size suit your sleep better?

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Everything to expect after buying a memory foam mattress, from when you get it through the door to actually sleeping on it

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Will a mattress pad help ease your back pain or is it not up to the job? We ask an osteopath and sleep posture expert.

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Here’s how to choose between the WinkBed Plus and Purple Plus mattresses if you’re a heavier sleeper with back pain

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Both the WinkBed and the Helix Midnight Luxe offer enhanced lumbar support, but which one will best suit you? We've tested them both, here's what we think

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Is a hybrid mattress the best choice if you’re experiencing back pain? We take a closer look.

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This is how much you can expect to pay for a Tempur-Pedic mattress, along with advice on where to find the best bargains.

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If your bed isn’t quite as comfy as it used to be, but you’re feeling the post-Christmas pinch, we’ve got tips to improve the comfort and support of your mattress, for a better night's sleep.
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