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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Stearns & Foster Lux Estate Mattress

I track mattress prices for a living — $700 worth of savings on this Stearns & Foster mattress is an epic deal

By Jo Plumridge published

There's $400 off the Stearns & Foster Lux Estate mattress, plus you'll get a free bedding bundle worth nearly $300.

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Woman in nightclothes sat on GhostBed Luxe mattress

These are the best cooling mattress materials for very hot sleepers

By Jo Plumridge published

Cooling mattresses rely on different materials to keep hot sleeps cool all night long — these are the best ones.

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The foot of the Casper Dream Hybrid, the best Casper mattress for most people

Are Casper mattresses worth it? I’m a mattress tester, here’s my take

By Jo Plumridge published

Here, I'll break down what makes a Casper mattress unique, how much you can expect to pay for one, plus whether I think they're worth the investment.

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A man with dark hair and a woman with red hair go mattress shopping together

I'm a sleep writer — 7 questions you should ask yourself before buying a new mattress

By Jo Plumridge published

I'm a sleep writer, and these are the 7 questions I always recommend asking yourself before buying a new mattress.

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The image shows the Tempur Pedic Tempur ProAdapt mattress on a brown bed foundation against a sage green wall

What is a Tempur-Pedic mattress and are they worth the money? I'm a mattress tester — here's what I think

By Jo Plumridge published

Tempur-Pedic is the luxury mattress brand steeped in prestige, offering premium pressure relief for all types of sleepers. But are they worth the money? Here's what we think

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A man sits up in bed holding his painful back

Do hard mattresses help with back pain? We asked a chiropractor

By Jo Plumridge published

Is a hard mattress best for your back pain? Not always — your body type, sleep position and particular type of back pain all determine how firm your bed should be, say chiropractors.

Mattresses
Mattress on floor vs bed frame image shows a mattress covered with a white comforter placed on the floor on the left and a tall white hybrid mattress placed on a beige bedframe on the right

Mattress on the floor vs bed frame: Which is best for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

Sleeping on the floor does have some good benefits, but it can also affect the health of your mattress and the quality of your sleep. Here's why...

Mattress Care
A hand touches the surface of the Perfectly Snug the Smart Topper cooling mattress topper to feel the temperature

I’m a mattress writer — 7 mistakes people make after buying a new mattress topper

By Jo Plumridge published

We've rounded up 7 common mistakes that most people make after buying a new mattress topper, plus 3 of the best toppers to shop today.

Mattress Toppers
A woman holds her lower back after spending the night on an uncomfortable mattress

Five things to do if your brand new mattress is uncomfortable to sleep on

By Jo Plumridge published

Don’t despair if your brand new mattress isn’t immediately comfortable — follow these five steps to solve the problem.

Mattress Care
Tempur-Pedic Tempur Cloud vs Puffy Cloud mattress

Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud vs Puffy Cloud: Which foam mattress is best for your aches and pains?

By Jo Plumridge published

In this Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud vs Puffy Cloud comparison, we'll explore which bed is best for soothing aches and pains

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A woman lifts the edge of her white cooling mattress topper placed on top of a white mattress

What are cooling mattress toppers, do they work and should you buy one?

By Jo Plumridge published

Can cooling mattress toppers really reduce overheating in bed? We look at how they work, whether they're worth it, and who should and shouldn't buy one...

Mattress Toppers
In this Saatva Classic vs Leesa Sapira Hybrid comparison image, the Saatva is seen on the left hand side of the image and the Leesa is seen on the right

Saatva Classic vs Leesa Sapira: Which luxury hybrid mattress should you buy in Memorial Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

We explore the key differences between the Saatva Classic vs the Leesa Sapira Hybrid mattress, comparing price, design, comfort, and more.

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The Bear Elite Hybrid is seen on the left hand side of the image, the DreamCloud Hyrbid is seen on the right

Bear Elite Hybrid vs DreamCloud hybrid mattress: Which bed best suits your sleep needs?

By Jo Plumridge published

We explore the key differences between the Bear Elite Hybrid vs the DreamCloud hybrid mattress, comparing price, design, comfort, and more.

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Leesa Sapira Hybrid vs Leesa Legend Hybrid mattress image shows the Sapira mattress on a grey bedframe on the left and the Legend Hybrid on a wooden bedframe on the right

Leesa Sapira Hybrid vs Leesa Legend: Which mattress should you buy in Memorial Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

We pit the Leesa Sapira Hybrid against the Leesa Legend to help you choose the best memory foam and coil mattress for you.

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A couple go shopping for a plush hybrid mattress to help them sleep better than on the medium-firm bed they currently have

5 signs you'd sleep better on a plush hybrid mattress, not a medium firm

By Jo Plumridge published

If these resonate with you, you're better off buying a plush hybrid mattress in Memorial Day sales and swerving medium-firm beds.

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Beautyrest Black vs Saatva Classic mattress

Beautyrest Black vs Saatva Classic mattress: Which luxury hybrid is best for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

We compare the Beautyrest Black and Saatva Classic mattress in terms of comfort, design and price to help you choose between them this Memorial Day.

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Beautyrest Harmony vs Beautyrest Select Mattress

Beautyrest Harmony vs Beautyrest Select: Which is the best cheap mattress for you?

By Jo Plumridge published

We pit the Beautyrest Harmony against the Beautyrest Select to help you choose between these two affordable mattresses in a box.

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