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

How to clean your mattress and remove stubborn stains with household products you already have
By Rachael Penn published
You don’t need fancy cleaning products to remove stubborn stains from your mattress, here’s some household products you already have that will do the job.

5 best cooling mattress deals to shop this weekend — starting from $399
By Rachael Penn published
Cooling mattresses are perfect for those who sleep hot but if you want to save money on your next mattress we’ve found five of the best cooling mattress deals to shop this weekend.

Saving money helps you sleep better, says new study
By Rachael Penn published
Findings from a new study shows that those who save money on a regular basis sleep more soundly than those who don’t save. Plus, how to sleep when you're feeling anxious.

You've been cleaning your mattress wrong — 3 household items you should never use
By Rachael Penn published
When cleaning your mattress, these are the top three products you should never use otherwise you risk damaging the cover and the internal layers.

Scandi Sleep Method bedding sale — this weekend's best deals, from $12
By Rachael Penn published
Trying out the Scandinavian Sleeping Method and looking for split mattress bedding? These are the 5 best deals to shop this weekend on sheets, pillows and mattresses.

The 5 best Prime Day guest air mattress deals — prices from just $58
By Rachael Penn published
The Amazon Prime Day sales are now live and here’s the five best guest air mattress deals you can shop today.

By Rachael Penn published
A fully zippered mattress encasement is the only way of protecting your bed against bed bugs, scabies, dust mites and more. Here's the 3 best deals to shop this Prime Day.

I sleep hot — these are the cooling sheets, pillows and topper Prime Day deals I'd buy
By Rachael Penn published
Invest in new cooling bedding and sleep better this summer with these Amazon Prime Day deals from as little as $24.

9 Prime Day bedding deals I'd buy — bed sheets, pillows and toppers from $27
By Rachael Penn last updated
Snag a great deal on these Amazon best-selling bed sheets, pillows and mattress toppers this Prime Day.

I've found 5 epic Prime Day dorm room bedding deals — sheets, pillows and more from $23
By Rachael Penn published
Today's five best Prime Day dorm room bedding deals — bed sheets, pillows and toppers from just $23.

This best-selling Amazon mattress just dropped to under $200 for a queen —here's why I'd buy it
By Rachael Penn published
Buy a queen size Linenspa 10" Memory Foam Hybrid mattress for just $197 in an epic Amazon Prime Day deal. Here's why I'd buy it.

Yes scabies can live in mattresses — here's what experts want you to know
By Rachael Penn published
What you need to know scabies in your mattress, with advice from renowned skin experts on how to deal with an infection.

Why are people cleaning their mattresses with shaving foam and is it safe?
By Rachael Penn published
This TikTok shaving foam hack removes stubborn mattress stains in minutes — here’s how to use it, plus 3 other stubborn stain-removing tips.

The 5 best 4th of July mattress in a box sales still live today — up to $1,088 off
By Rachael Penn published
Save up to $1,088 on top-rated mattresses in a box from Emma Sleep, Casper, Nectar Sleep and more.

Latex mattress vs latex mattress topper — which should you buy in the 4th of July sales?
By Rachael Penn published
Here's how to decide between a latex mattress or a latex mattress topper in the 4th of July sales.

Which Stearns & Foster mattress should you buy in the 4th of July sales? I'm a sleep writer, here's my take
By Rachael Penn last updated
There's $700 of savings at Stearns & Foster this 4th of July — but which bed should you buy? I'm a sleep writer, this is what I think.

I'm a sleep writer — 5 beds I’d buy before the 4th of July mattress sales
By Rachael Penn published
The July 4th sales have kicked off and it’s a great time to buy a new mattress. Here are 5 of the best you can get right now with some big savings

Should you clean your mattress with a Rug Doctor? An expert replies
By Rachael Penn published
We asked an expert whether you should clean your mattress with a Rug Doctor and there's bad news for some people...

What is the support core in a mattress and why is it important?
By Rachael Penn published
The support core is a crucial element of every mattress – here's why, how they work, plus how to pick a mattress with great ground-up support.

Want the Saatva Classic but don't have the budget? 3 top-rated mattresses I'd buy instead
By Rachael Penn published
The Saatva Classic is highly-recommended mattress that comes at premium price. Don't have the budget? Here's 3 other top-rated mattresses to shop this 4th of July instead

How to clean a Tempur-Pedic mattress without ruining it — 7 steps to follow
By Rachael Penn published
How to deep clean your Tempur-Pedic mattress without ruining it — 7 steps to follow.

Top 4th of July mattress sales that include free mattress removal — 3 beds I’d buy now
By Rachael Penn published
How to get rid of a mattress? Just buy a new one. These 4th of July mattress deals include free bed removal — Saatva, Beautyrest and more.

Quick! The Leesa Original just dropped to $614 for a twin, plus free bedding and pillows
By Rachael Penn published
Save up to $495 on the Leesa Original mattress in this impressive 4th of July sale, plus get a free bedding set and pillows.

How to deep clean your mattress to get rid of allergies: 7 proven tips and tricks
By Rachael Penn published
A buildup of pollen and dust mites can wreak havoc on your sleep — here's 7 proven mattress cleaning tips for allergy sufferers.

Cocoon by Sealy Chill vs Zinus Ultra Cooling Green Tea: Which budget cooling mattress should you buy?
By Rachael Penn published
We explore the key differences between the Cocoon By Sealy Chill vs Zinus Ultra Cooling Green Tea, to help you decide which best budget cooling mattress you should buy this Independence Day.
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