Ruth is currently Homes Editor on Tom's Guide's sister site TechRadar, where she reviews and writes about everything from air fryers to vacuum cleaners to coffee machines, as well as the latest smart home gadgets. Prior to making the shift to Homes, Ruth was Tom's Guide's Sleep Editor. A certified Sleep Science Coach, she has tested more mattresses than her small flat can handle and will talk at length about them to anyone who shows even a passing interest.
Latest articles by Ruth Hamilton

Purple Original mattress review
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
We reviewed the Purple Original mattress to see what the brand’s GelFlex grid, which flexes when you move, is really like to sleep on (and whether it provides the cooling relief it promises).

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress review
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
The Brooklyn Aurora Hybrid Luxe Cooling mattress is a great example of a hybrid mattress that fully delivers when it comes to preventing overheating and keeping you comfortable while you sleep.

Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress review: Pillow-top comfort without the premium price
By Alex Temblador last updated
We slept on the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid for three weeks to see how the mattress performed across comfort, support, temperature regulation and more.

Naturepedic Adagio Organic Latex Mattress Topper review
By Terri Williams last updated
In the Naturepedic Adagio 2" Organic Latex Mattress Topper review, we test whether this marshmallowy soft topper is worth its extravagant price tag.

What is a mattress in a box? Plus, the signs they suit your sleep best
By Claire Davies last updated
Boxed mattresses are popular, but are they any good? Our sleep team has tested all the latest mattresses in a box, here's what you need to know…

Nectar Classic vs Siena Mattress: which value memory foam mattress is best?
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
We compare price, design and comfort of the Nectar Classic vs Siena mattress to find which memory foam mattress you should buy.

Mattress in a box vs traditional mattress: which should you buy?
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Should you buy a mattress in a box or a traditional mattress? We've tested them both, here's how they compare in price, delivery and comfort.

Add some Tempur magic to your bed for under $200 with this unmissable cheap topper deal
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Tempur topper uses the same premium, ultra-soothing foams as a full mattress, but for a fraction of the price – and it's now 40% off in the Labor Day sales.

Today is the best day to buy a mattress if you don't want to wait for Black Friday – here's why
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Labor Day sales are delivering some excellent discounts on mattresses.

Tuft & Needle mattress sales and deals for August: save $700 in the Labor Day sale
By Millie Fender published
Your guide to where to find the Tuft and Needle mattress deals, and when to shop to pick up the biggest discounts.

Get $400 off this hotel-style mattress for Labor Day
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Saatva Classic mattress is an ultra-luxurious, customizable mattress, and with our special link, you can knock a massive $400 off ticket price.

Birch vs Awara: which organic mattress is best?
By Ruth Hamilton published
Birch and Awara are both natural latex hybrid mattresses. Both come highly recommended, so we take a closer look to help you figure out which one you should.

Our top-rated luxury mattress just got a major price drop
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
The Saatva Classic delivers hotel-level luxury, and the current deal delivers the cheapest prices we've seen all year... by some margin.

Is the Helix Dawn Luxe mattress any good?
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Dawn Luxe is a firm mattress for back sleepers – here's our hands on review.

Your weekend lie-in is bad for your gut, new study finds
By Ruth Hamilton published
Shifting your sleep schedule by just 90 minutes linked to more 'unhealthy' gut microbes.

This 2-minute trick is the quickest way to cool down at night
By Ruth Hamilton published
Struggling to sleep in the heatwave? This is a super-simple way to cool down fast.

Are beds that come in a box good? We asked two mattress makers
By Ruth Hamilton published
Bed-in-a-box mattresses are everywhere, but are you making a quality compromise compared to traditional mattresses?

This is the best seat to reserve if you want to sleep on a plane
By Ruth Hamilton published
Sleeping on a plane can be a challenge, but this is where to sit to give yourself the best shot.

Is the Leesa Sapira mattress any good?
By Ruth Hamilton published
We went hands-on with the luxurious Leesa Sapira – here's what we discovered.

What's the best position to sleep in when it's hot? We asked a sleep posture expert
By Ruth Hamilton published
Shifting sleep position could help cool you down on muggy nights – here's how.

Is the Nolah Original 10 mattress any good?
By Ruth Hamilton published
We went hands-on with the original Nolah mattress – here's who it will and won't suit.

Bed rotting: viral TikTok 'self-care' trend really is as bad as it sounds, say the experts
By Ruth Hamilton published
Lying in bed all day might feel tempting, but it'll ruin your sleep.

Incredible cheap Tempur mattress topper deal just got extended
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Missed the Tempur topper deal that won Prime Day? There's still a major discount available, but only on the queen size.
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