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

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.

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

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

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?

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.

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

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.

Saatva Contour5 vs Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud: Which memory foam mattress should you buy this Black Friday?
By Jo Plumridge published
If you’re in the market for a luxury memory foam mattress, the Saatva Contour5 and Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud should be on your list this Black Friday.

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?

9 signs that it’s time to buy a new mattress
By Jo Plumridge last updated
Is it time to replace your mattress? Here are nine telltale signs you need a new one — and three that you just need a new bed topper

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....

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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?

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.

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.

Puffy Cloud vs Puffy Royal: Which boxed mattress is right for you?
By Jo Plumridge published
It’s a Puffy head-to-head to help you decide if an all-foam or hybrid mattress is the right fit for your sleeping style

Puffy Cloud vs Leesa Original: Which memory foam mattress suits your sleep?
By Jo Plumridge published
We compare the Puffy Cloud and Leesa Original mattresses in our memory foam head-to-head

Helix Midnight Luxe vs Helix Dusk Luxe mattress: Which luxury hybrid should you buy?
By Jo Plumridge published
We look at the key differences between the Helix Midnight Luxe and the Helix Dusk Luxe to see which luxury hybrid mattress performs best on price, design, comfort, and support.
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