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

The image shows the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress on the left and the Burch Natural Mattress on the right in a side by side comparison
Saatva Memory Foam vs Birch Natural: Which hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge Published

Is the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid or the Birch Natural the best luxury hybrid mattress for your sleeping style?

Mattresses
The image shows the DreamCloud mattress on the left hand side of the image and the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress on the right in a side by side comparison
DreamCloud vs Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid: Which luxury mattress is right for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge Published

We compare the DreamCloud and Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid across all key areas of performance to help you decide which is right for you.

Mattresses
The image shows the DreamCloud hybrid on the left hand side of the image and the Birch Natural Mattress on the right in a side by side comparison
DreamCloud vs Birch Natural: Which hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge Published

We pit the DreamCloud against the Birch Natural to see which one will suit your sleeping style best.

Mattresses
The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress on a bed frame next to the Saatva Classic mattress
Saatva Classic vs Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe: Which luxury hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge Published

The Saatva Classic and Brooklyn Bedding mattresses both offer customization, but which is the right fit for your sleeping style? We tested both.

Mattresses
The Nectar premier hybrid mattress on a bed frame directly next to the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame
Saatva Classic vs Nectar Premier Hybrid: Which hybrid mattress suits your sleep style?

By Jo Plumridge Published

Is the Saatva Classic or Nectar Premier Hybrid the mattress for you? We've tested both and compare price, design, comfort, support and more...

Mattresses
A woman smiles while reading next to her husband who is asleep on his side on the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress
Do Nectar mattresses contain fiberglass? We look deeper at these top-rated beds

By Jo Plumridge Published

In the market for a Nectar mattress but wondering if they contain fiberglass? We've taken a closer look. Here's what you can expect.

Mattresses
Searching for the best Nectar mattress for back pain: A tester for Tom's Guide sleeping on their side on the Nectar Luxe mattress
Which Nectar mattress should you buy if you have back pain? I’m a bed tester — here’s my advice

By Jo Plumridge Published

Here are the three Nectar mattresses I recommend based on our testing, research, and customer reviews...

Mattresses
A woman with black hair sit on the Nectar Luxe memory foam mattress on a white bed frame
I’m a sleep writer — my 3 pro tips for buying your first mattress in Cyber Monday sales

By Jo Plumridge Published

The Cyber Monday sales are the perfect time to invest in your next mattress. Here's everything you need to know.

Mattresses
The Sealy Posturepedic mattress with a woman lying on top of it on her phone
Ends today! Sealy's queen Posturepedic Hybrid Mattress is just $749 for Black Friday

By Jo Plumridge Published

There's up to 41% off all sizes of the Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid, but the Black Friday sale ends today

Mattresses
DreamCloud mattress on a wooden bed frame, in a bedroom scene, with folded sheets and two pillows on top
I'm a mattress tester with back pain — 5 mattresses I'd buy in today's Black Friday sales

By Jo Plumridge Published

Saatva, Helix DreamCloud and more — top five mattress picks for back pain in today’s Black Friday sales

Mattresses
Viscosoft Active Cooling Mattress Topper
5 signs you need to buy a bed topper and not a mattress in Black Friday sales

By Jo Plumridge Last updated

Do you need to spend money on a new mattress, or could a bed topper be all you need to buy in the 2024 Black Friday sales?

Mattress Toppers
The image shows the Saatva RX on the left and the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt on the right in a side by side comparison
Saatva RX vs Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt: Which mattress should you buy if you have a bad back?

By Jo Plumridge Published

We compare two top-rated mattresses for back pain, the Saatva RX and Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt, to help you choose between them this Black Friday.

Mattresses
A Tempur-Pedic mattress topper with a Tom's Guide Black Friday deals label
Bad back? 5 mattress toppers in the Black Friday sales to ease aches and pains

By Jo Plumridge Published

These five mattress topper deals in the Black Friday sales will help ease a bad back

Mattress Toppers
An Emma Cooling Elite mattress on a grey bedframe
Emma Black Friday mattress deals 2024: Up to 55% off top-rated mattresses

By Jo Plumridge Last updated

Emma is offering half-price on some of their top-rated mattresses including the premium Elite mattress.

Mattresses
Siena Memory Foam Mattress unboxing
6 things to expect after buying a mattress in a box

By Jo Plumridge Published

They’re convenient, often far cheaper and easier to get into your home. But what else should you expect after buying a mattress in a box?

Mattresses
Two people sit on top of the Plank Firm flippable double-sided mattress, which is endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association for back pain relief
Which mattresses are endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association for back pain relief?

By Jo Plumridge Published

Should you buy a back pain mattress just because it's endorsed by the ACA? We take a look....

Mattresses
The Saatva RX mattress on a luxury grey fabric bedframe with a Black Friday sales label overlaid on the bottom left
I'm a pro mattress tester with back pain — the Saatva mattress I'd buy in today's Black Friday sale

By Jo Plumridge Published

Saatva's Black Friday sale takes $400 off all sizes of the Saatva RX Mattress, my favorite bed for back pain support

Mattresses
A woman placing the Viscosoft Hybrid Lux mattress topper on her mattress
Viscosoft launches new hybrid mattress topper made from over five pounds of upcycled ocean plastic

By Jo Plumridge Published

The Viscosoft Hybrid Lux mattress topper offers eco-friendly credentials with a supportive 2-in-1 design

Mattress Toppers
The WinkBeds Plus mattress on a bed frame with a duvet in a brightly lit room
What is the Winkbed Plus and should you buy it?

By Jo Plumridge Published

The WinkBed Plus mattress is praised for its excellent support, so we're looking at price, design, and comfort to see if it's the right choice for you.

Mattresses
One hand placed on a firm mattress next to one hand placed on an extra firm mattress
Firm vs extra firm mattresses: What's the difference in feel and who should sleep on one?

By Jo Plumridge Published

Not sure whether a firm or extra firm mattress is right for you? Here we look at the price, comfort, and support of each so you can find the perfect match for your sleep needs.

Mattresses
The Helix Midnight Luxe mattress on a bed frame (left) and the Nolah Evolution 15 mattress on a bed frame (right)
Helix Midnight Luxe vs Nolah Evolution 15": Which mattress for lower back pain is right for you?

By Jo Plumridge Published

Is the Helix Midnight Luxe or the Nolah Evolution 15” the right mattress to help you snooze without any aches and pains?

Mattresses
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Topper + cooling with sale label
I’m a mattress tester with back pain — this is the cooling bed topper I’d buy this week

By Jo Plumridge Published

Save up to 55% on the soothing Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Mattress Topper with this unmissable Amazon deal

Mattress Toppers
Birch Luxe Natural mattress
5 things to expect after buying a latex mattress

By Jo Plumridge Published

Durable, eco-friendly and great at temperature regulation – your new latex mattress has lots to offer. But what should you expect when it arrives at your front door?

Mattress Care
The Purple Original Mattress on a wooden bed frame (left), a Leesa Original Mattress on an upholstered bed frame (right)
Purple vs Leesa Original: Which memory foam mattress is best for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge Published

How to choose between the Leesa Original foams and Purple's unique grid support in this mattress head-to-head.

Mattresses
A split queen mattress on a bed frame with the bedding made neatly
What is a split queen mattress and should you buy one?

By Jo Plumridge Published

A split queen mattress is a good solution for couples with different sleep needs — here's what you need to know.

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