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

A woman with long curly dark hair smiles and sits cross-legged on top of a Bear Original memory foam mattress placed on a light wooden bedframe; a blue price drop sales badge is overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

Bear Mattress launches huge 40% off Labor Day sale with up to $500 of free bedding

By Jo Plumridge published

Save up to $676 on Bear's cheapest memory foam mattress and get free pillows, bed sheets and a mattress protector in today's epic Labor Day sale.

Mattresses
A happy woman rolls around in her duvet on top of a Puffy Mattress

What is a Puffy mattress and should you buy one in the Labor Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

There's up to $1,350 off Puffy mattresses in this year's Labor day sales and you'll get $600 of free bedding, but are these mattresses right for you?

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The Saatva RX in a sunny bedroom

5 top-rated Labor Day mattress deals that come with lifetime warranties

By Jo Plumridge published

5 top-rated mattresses in this year's Labor Day sales, all with lifetime warranties for added peace of mind.

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Saatva Zenhaven Latex

What is the Saatva Zenhaven mattress and should you buy it in the Labor Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

The Saatva Zenhaven is a luxury organic mattress with a clever dual sided design. But is it worth buying in this year's Labor Day sales?

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A couple lie asleep on the WinkBed mattress, with a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

I'm a mattress tester with back pain — 5 extra firm beds I'd buy in Labor Day sales

By Jo Plumridge published

If you’re looking for an extra firm mattress to give you relief from back pain, or to support a heavy body, these are the sales I recommend shopping...

Mattresses
In this image a Saatva microcoil mattress topper is seen on the left, while a Plush Beds latex mattress topper is seen on the right

Hybrid vs latex mattress topper: Which topper will make the most difference to your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

Looking for the right topper to help you get better sleep? Here’s how to choose between a hybrid and latex mattress topper.

Mattress Toppers
A closeup of the foot of the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

The Helix mattress Labor Day sale: Deals you can't miss

By Jo Plumridge published

The Helix mattress Labor Day sale is almost here, we’re comparing the best deals.

Mattresses
Two people lie on a Nectar Memory Foam mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic is in the corner (right)

Nectar mattress vs Purple: Which brand offers the best Labor Day deals?

By Jo Plumridge published

Deciding between a Nectar Mattress and a Purple? We’re comparing quality and discounts in time for Labor Day.

Mattresses
A woman with long dark hair buys a mattress online via her laptop during memorial day sales while lying on her current bed which needs replacing

When do Labor Day mattress sales start? Everything you need to know to grab a good deal

By Jo Plumridge published

Find out when the Labor Day sales begin and end, so you don’t miss a good deal on your next mattress.

Mattresses
Split screen of the DreamCloud Mattress vs the Leesa Original Hybrid

DreamCloud Hybrid vs Leesa Original Hybrid: Which mattress is best for hot sleepers?

By Jo Plumridge published

Looking for a new mattress in the Labor Day sales? We explore the differences between the DreamCloud Hybrid vs Leesa Original Hybrid

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The Saatva RX in a sunny bedroom

I’m a mattress tester with back pain — why I’d buy the Saatva RX in Labor Day sales

By Jo Plumridge published

If you have chronic back or joint pain, this $400 off Saatva RX deal is the one for you in this year's Labor Day sales.

Mattresses
Image shows the Nectar Premier Copper mattress on the left and the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Deluxe mattress on the right

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe vs Nectar Premier Copper: Which is the best cooling mattress for you?

By Jo Plumridge published

How to choose between the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe and Nectar Premier Copper mattresses

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Brooklyn Bedding Essential Mattress on a dark wooden bedframe in a white bedroom dressed with a tall green house plant

What is the Brooklyn Bedding Essential mattress and is it worth buying in Labor Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

If you're looking for an affordable mattress from a top-rated brand, the Brooklyn Bedding Essential might be your dream bed

Mattresses
The new Nectar Classic Mattress shown on a white bedframe, dressed with orange, and black and white pillows

Nectar has revamped its most popular memory foam mattress — here’s what’s new

By Jo Plumridge published

The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is now the Nectar Classic, but is there anything different under the covers?

Mattresses
A couple lie asleep on the WinkBed mattress, with a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

I'm a mattress tester with back pain — 3 queen mattresses I'd buy this weekend up to $600 off

By Jo Plumridge published

Saatva, WinkBed and DreamCloud — If you’re struggling with back pain, these are the mattresses I’d recommend investing in this weekend.

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The Saatva RX in a sunny bedroom

The Saatva RX is $400 off in today's sales — but is that actually good value for money?

By Jo Plumridge published

I’m a sleep writer with back pain and the Saatva Rx is the mattress I’d recommend to help. Right now, there’s up to $400 off a flash sale — but should you wait for a better discount?

Mattresses
Versus image shows the Beautyrest Harmony Lux mattress on the left and the Cloverlane Hybrid mattress on the right

Beautyrest Harmony Lux vs Cloverlane Hybrid: Which luxury mattress should you buy?

By Jo Plumridge published

How to pick between the Beautyrest Harmony Lux vs Cloverlane Hybrid, this year's best Saatva Classic mattress rivals.

Mattresses
Sealy Posturepedic Spring Bloom mattress on a wooden bed frame in a neutral bedroom with a Tom's Guide Prime Day deal badge laid over the image

I'm a bed tester with back pain — this is the Sealy Posturepedic Prime Day mattress deal I'd buy at $419 for a queen

By Jo Plumridge published

Mattress Firm's flash sale takes the Sealy Posturepedic Spring Bloom mattress down to $419 for a queen — here's why I'd buy it this Prime Day.

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A couple lay on the Nectar memory foam mattress in a blue bedroom. A Prime Day badge is overlaid on top

Buy a king size Nectar Memory Foam Mattress for just $649 in epic Prime Day deal

By Jo Plumridge published

Both Amazon and Nectar have slashed prices on their king size best-selling memory foam mattress — so where should you buy it? Here's my take.

Mattresses
Prime Day cooling mattress toppers guide image shows the Sealy 4 Inch Gel Cooling Mattress Topper placed on a white mattress in a white bedroom during summer

5 Prime Day cooling mattress topper deals I'd buy to survive summer heatwaves

By Jo Plumridge published

Struggling with overheating at night? These cooling mattress toppers will help you beat the summer heat, and they’re all on sale this Amazon Prime Day.

Mattress Toppers
DreamCloud mattress

I'm a mattress tester with back pain and a budget of $700 — this is the bed I'd buy on Prime Day

By Jo Plumridge published

I'm a mattress tester with back pain and a budget of $700 — here's why I'd buy the DreamCloud Hybrid this Prime Day.

Mattresses
On the left, a DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress, on the right a DreamCloud Hybrid Premier mattress

DreamCloud vs DreamCloud Premier: Which hybrid mattress should you buy?

By Jo Plumridge published

Can't decide between the DreamCloud Hybrid and Premier Hybrid? We'll help you make the most of the weekend sales.

Mattresses
The WinkBed mattress

I'm a mattress tester with back pain — 3 mattresses I'd buy in the extended 4th of July sales

By Jo Plumridge last updated

I'm a mattress tester with back pain — here's why I'd buy these three beds in the extended 4th of July mattress sales.

Mattresses
The image shows the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud mattress on a blue bed foundation in a blue bedroom

Is your Tempur-Pedic mattress too firm or soft? Here's how to change the feel

By Jo Plumridge published

You're not stuck with the feel of your mattress. If you need to make a change, follow these easy steps

Mattress Care
Image shows the Casper Snow Max Hybrid Mattress on a light wooden bedframe with a blue lowest price sales badge overlaid on the image in the bottom left corner

I'm a mattress tester — 3 Casper beds I'd buy for back pain in 4th of July sales

By Jo Plumridge published

There’s 30% off all Casper mattresses in 4th of July sales, but which Casper bed is best for your back pain? I'm a mattress tester and these are my recommendations...

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