Rachael Penn
Rachael has been a freelance journalist for 15 years for various publications including Tom’s Guide, Creative Bloq, Independent, The Spectator, Daily Express and more. She has written extensively on home and technology news as well as reviewed hundreds of products across home and technology. She has a keen interest in AI and also written articles on this topic for Tom’s Guide. She also enjoys reviewing home, travel and tech gadgets, especially anything that has been designed to make life easier like smart home gadgets. She’s covered most tech including laptops, cameras, projectors, smartphones, headphones and more. When she isn’t writing Rachael can be found working out on her peloton, taking her two dogs — Murray a Sealyham terrier and Maggie a West Highland terrier on walks and getting sucked into a rabbit hole of watching true crime documentaries.
Latest articles by Rachael Penn

Quick! 5 mattress deals perfect for heavy people in today's Black Friday sales
By Rachael Penn published
These 5 mattress deals will offer extra support for heavier sleepers — and they're discounted big in today's Black Friday sale.

Is the Saatva Contour5 Mattress worth buying in the Black Friday sales? We tested it — here's our advice
By Rachael Penn published
The Saatva Contour5 is a luxurious all-foam mattress. With $400 off in the Black Friday sales we put it to the test — here's what our experts found.

Nectar Luxe mattress review 2025
By Rachael Penn, Lauren Jeffries published
The Nectar Luxe is a premium memory foam mattress designed to suit all sleep styles. We review the bed and test its performance against support, comfort, pressure relief and more.

Want the Helix Midnight Luxe but don't have the budget? 5 Black Friday mattress deals to shop instead
By Rachael Penn published
Want the Helix Midnight Luxe but don’t have the budget? 5 cheaper mattresses to buy instead in the Black Friday sales.

Looking for lifetime cover? 5 mattress deals with forever warranties this Black Friday
By Rachael Penn published
Want a mattress that will last? Shop these 5 mattresses with forever warranties in the Black Friday sales

Nectar Classic vs Casper The One mattress: Which foam mattress should you buy in Black Friday sales
By Rachael Penn published
In this Nectar Classic vs Casper the One mattress comparison, we look at the difference in price, design and performance to help you choose the right memory foam mattress for you

By Rachael Penn published
The Saatva Classic is a highly recommended mattress, but if you don’t have this budget these are the top 3 mattresses to shop this Black Friday

Saatva Zenhaven vs Nolah Natural 11: Which latex mattress should you buy this Black Friday?
By Rachael Penn published
We compare the Saatva Zenhaven and Nolah Natural across all key areas including design, comfort, temperature and price.

I searched the Black Friday sales — 7 top-rated queen mattress deals under $1,000
By Rachael Penn published
Shopping on a budget? 7 best Black Friday deals that will get you a queen mattress for under $1,000.

What is the Nectar Ultra Hybrid mattress and should you buy it?
By Rachael Penn published
The Nectar Ultra is Nectar's new premium mattress model that promises ultimate support and comfort, but should you invest in it?

What is Saatva's free White Glove Delivery service? A guide to what is and isn't included
By Rachael Penn published
Saatva offers free white glove delivery with all of its mattresses, we deep dive in to what white glove delivery is and also what is and isn’t included in this premium service

Fancy a freebie? Top 5 Black Friday mattress deals that come with free bedding
By Rachael Penn published
I've found the top 5 mattress deals that include free bedding bundles worth over $300 so you can refresh your bedroom for winter

By Rachael Penn published
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that working from home can increase your sleep time by up to 24 minutes, we investigate why

Helix's Black Friday mattress sale is live — my top pick for side sleepers is 27% off
By Rachael Penn published
The best mattress for side sleepers has been slashed by 27% in this years black Friday sales and you can pick up two free pillows as well.

Where can I try and buy a Simba mattress in store and online?
By Rachael Penn published
You can buy a Simba mattress online and order in-store, so which is the best option? We take a look so you get the best mattress at the best price

I just shopped the new Nectar mattress sale — these are the 3 queen beds I'd buy
By Rachael Penn published
The Nectar Classic has dropped to its cheapest price of the year, but there are other Nectar mattresses worth buying too.

A queen Nectar Classic mattress is cheaper than The DreamCloud for the first time ever – so which should you buy?
By Rachael Penn published
The Nectar Classic has dropped to $599 for a queen size today, but is the DreamCloud still the better value mattress overall?

Nectar Luxe Hybrid vs Puffy Royal: Which luxury mattress should you buy?
By Rachael Penn published
We explore the key differences between the Nectar Luxe vs Puffy Royal to find out which luxury hybrid mattress is best for your sleep.

How to clean a Nectar Memory Foam mattress
By Rachael Penn published
Here are our pro tips on how you can clean and care for your Nectar memory foam mattress

Don't wait for Black Friday! Here are 5 mattress topper deals we'd shop today
By Rachael Penn published
Many of our top-rated mattress toppers are up to 35% off right now — these are the 5 we'd shop today

How to clean a Saatva Classic mattress
By Rachael Penn published
Learning how to properly care for and clean your Saatva Classic mattress will help it to last longer. Here’s what you need to do and when…

How to prevent mattress mold in winter — 5 ways to keep your bed fresh
By Rachael Penn published
Discover what causes mattress mold and how you can keep it — and any resulting health issues — at bay this winter

3 crucial reasons why your mattress needs to breathe — especially in winter
By Rachael Penn published
Letting your mattress breathe should be part of your cleaning routine — here's why and how to do it.
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