Rachael Penn

Rachael Penn

Contributor

Rachael has a keen interest in all things sleep, including her expert knowledge on mattress cleaning, providing readers with the best hacks and tips to keep their beds clean, as well as trying out the latest viral cleaning products. Rachael also reports on leading mattress brands such as Helix, Saatva and Nectar, writing articles designed to help readers understand what they need from a new bed. She also enjoys reviewing home, travel and tech gadgets, especially anything that has been designed to make life easier like smart home gadgets. During the last 15 years, Rachael has contributed to various publications including Tom’s Guide, Creative Bloq, The Independent, The Spectator, Daily Express and more.

Latest articles by Rachael Penn

Nectar Premier Hybrid vs DreamCloud Premier Hybrid mattress, with Nectar on the left and DreamCloud on the right

Nectar Premier vs DreamCloud Premier Hybrid mattress: Which should you buy?

By Rachael Penn published

How to choose between the Nectar Premier Hybrid vs DreamCloud Premier Hybrid in Labor Day mattress sales

Mattresses
Image shows a person in blue disposable gloves pointing to bed bugs on a mattress, which will be treated with essential oils

Mattress cleaning: 3 essential oils that get rid of bed bugs fast

By Rachael Penn published

Bed bugs are a nightmare, but certain essential oils can help you get rid of these pests and leave your mattress looking and smelling like new.

Mattress Care
Cleaning a mattress with a brush to get rid of dried blood

How to get blood stains out of a mattress — tried and tested methods

By Rachael Penn published

/wellness/mattresses/how-to-get-a-blood-stain-out-of-a-mattress Proven cleaning hacks for getting fresh and stubborn blood stains out of your mattress.

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Leesa Original vs Nectar Classic, featuring Nectar on the left and Leesa on the right

Leesa Original vs Nectar Classic: Which memory foam mattress is best for you?

By Rachael Penn published

In this Leesa Original vs Nectar Classic mattress guide, we compare price, design, and performance to help you choose the right memory foam mattress for your sleep needs.

Mattresses
A man moves a mattress on his own up a flight of stairs

How to move a mattress by yourself without damaging it

By Rachael Penn published

Successfully moving a mattress by yourself is all about being prepared

Mattress Care
A woman with long dark hair holds her back which is sore after sleeping on a mattress that's too firm for her

How to make a firm mattress softer — tried and tested tips

By Rachael Penn published

If your mattress is too hard for your body and sleep position, try these tricks and tips for softening it up

Mattress Care
Cat urine on a mattress

How to get cat urine out of a mattress — banish stains and smells

By Rachael Penn published

Accidents happen, so here's everything you need to know about getting cat urine out of a mattress

Mattress Care
Image shows the DreamCloud mattress on a wooden bedframe in a white bedroom dressed with red curtains, with a blue price drop sales badge overlaid in the bottom right corner

5 queen size mattress in a box deals I'd snap up today — prices from $399

By Rachael Penn published

Shopping the weekend sales for a queen size mattress in a box? These are the five best deals online right now...

Mattresses
Woman wearing purple disposable gloves uses a pink sponge to clean stains and smells from a white mattress with a homemade stain remover

I test mattress cleaning hacks — here's the homemade stain remover I swear by

By Rachael Penn published

Remove stubborn mattress stains with my tried and tested stain removal recipe — here's how to make it at home...

Mattress Care
Image shows a brightly coloured dorm room with a clean and comfy mattress placed on a white bedframe and dressed with brightly coloured cushions and a grey throw

How to make a dorm mattress more comfortable and hygienic

By Rachael Penn published

A bed topper is a must for making your dorm bed more comfy, but here are some other things you can try...

Mattress Care
The image shows the Naturepedic Concerto mattress on the left and the Helix Midnight Luxe on the right

Naturepedic vs Helix Midnight Luxe: Which luxury hybrid for side sleepers mattress should you buy?

By Rachael Penn published

Side sleepers require soothing pressure relief. So which luxury hybrid does this best, the Naturepedic Concerto or Helix Midnight Luxe?

Mattresses
A woman with dark hair sleeps happily on a cooling mattress

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.

Mattresses
A man lies on his back in bed, sleeping happily in a comfortable position

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.

Sleep
A hand wearing a rubber glove uses a soft bristled brush to clean a mattress after incorrectly cleaning the cover with bleach

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.

Mattress Care
A couple using the Scandinavian Sleep Method

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.

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A blue Beautyrest guest mattress in a light bedroom

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.

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A woman sleeps on the Pharmedoc Cooling Memory Foam Bed Rest Pillow in Lilac Dreamer, a Toms' Guide Prime Day deals graphic (right)

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.

Pillows & Bedding
Beautyrest Cool Wave Plus Convoluted Pressure-Relieving Memory Foam Mattress Topper

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.

Pillows & Bedding
Bedsure dorm room bedding set in sage green with a blue Prime Day deals badge overlaid on the bottom right corner

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.

Pillows & Bedding
Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid mattress

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.

Mattresses
A woman scratches her arm in bed because there's scabies in the mattress and bedding

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.

Mattress Care
A hand wearing a rubber glove uses a soft bristled brush to clean a mattress after spraying the yellow stains with shaving foam

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. 

Mattress Care
Image shows the Casper mattress in a box unrolled and placed on a grey fabric bed frame in a blue bedroom with a blue price drop sales image overlaid in the bottom right hand corner

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.

Mattresses
The Nolah Natural 11 Mattress on a wooden bed frame and dressed with pillows

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.

Mattresses
A closeup of the corner of the Stearns & Foster Lux Estate mattress, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

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.

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