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 Tempur Pedic Tempur ProAdapt mattress on a brown bed foundation against a sage green wall

How much do Tempur-Pedic mattresses cost and where can you find the cheapest prices?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

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

Mattresses
Woman side sleeping while hugging a pillow

5 quick tips to make an old mattress feel new again

By Jo Plumridge published

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.

Mattress Care
The image shows the Saatva Contour5 mattress on the left and the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt on the right in a side by side comparison

Saatva Contour5 vs Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt: Which memory foam mattress is better for back pain?

By Jo Plumridge published

How to choose between Saatva and Tempur-Pedic’s luxury memory foam mattresses for back pain.

Mattresses
The Nectar Classic mattress directly next to the Saatva Contour5 mattress

Nectar Classic vs Saatva Contour5: Which memory foam mattress is right for you?

By Jo Plumridge published

They’re two of the most supportive and comfortable memory foam mattresses available, but is the Nectar Classic or the Saatva Contour5 the right choice for your sleeping style?

Mattresses
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.

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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
The image shows the Bear Elite Hybrid on the left hand side of the image and the Helix Midnight Luxe on the right in a side by side comparison

Bear Elite Hybrid vs Helix Midnight Luxe: Which hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

The Bear Elite Hybrid and Helix Midnight Luxe mattresses both offer a luxurious sleep, but which one is best suited to your sleeping style?

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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....

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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

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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.

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