Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Senior Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things mattress and sleep. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. At Tom’s Guide she writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of specialists who share her passion. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.

Latest articles by Ruth Jones

The foot of the Plank Firm mattress sitting on a wooden bed frame in a bedroom, showing the Plank logo

Plank Firm Mattress review: A dual-sided mattress that offers support all-round

By Ruth Jones last updated

Here's everything you need to know about this very firm mattress which we put to test for over a month.

Mattresses
The Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress review

By Ruth Jones last updated

Review The Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress offers great value— but is it the right fit for your sleep style?

Review
Saatva's Presidents' Day sale takes $400 off all mattresses over $1,000

I'm a deals hunter — 7 beds I'd buy before the 4th July mattress sales

By Ruth Jones last updated

The 4th of July mattress sales are already delivering fireworks — our guide shows you where to find the biggest deals from our favourite brands

Mattresses
The Saatva Classic, our highest rated mattress, on a bed frame in a bedroom. A Tom's guide price drop deals graphic in the top right corner

'America’s comfiest mattress for nearly all sleepers' — save $400 on the Saatva Classic today

By Ruth Jones published

Our favorite deal on the luxury hotel-style Saatva Classic mattress is back

Mattresses
A man sleeping with his arms stretched overhead with grey bedsheets and light shining in through blinds

Don't sleep naked — 7 top tips for sleeping better in a heatwave

By Ruth Jones published

Our guide to the best (and most unexpected!) methods for sleeping in the summer heat — from closing the windows to putting your clothes on.

Sleep
Two mattress testers sitting on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress in a bedroom, testing the bed to see if it deserves a place in our memory foam mattress guide

Can you put a memory foam mattress on an adjustable bed?

By Ruth Jones published

Want a memory foam mattress for an adjustable bed? Our expert guide to what to look for (and what to avoid.)

Mattress Care
A woman making the bed in a using white bedding in a room

The cheap bedding product that has kept me sleeping cool so far this summer

By Ruth Jones published

I'm settling the debate: yes, you need a top sheet. This simple layer helps you stay cozy in summer without overheating.

Pillows & Bedding
The Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

'A dreamy feel and ample support': Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress review

By Alex Temblador last updated

The Helix Dusk Luxe mattress promises luxury support to stomach sleepers but can it deliver? Our sleep experts put it to the test...

Mattresses
A man lies in bed relaxing, with headphones over his ears, his eyes closed, and his hands behind his head.

Pink noise can help you sleep better, say experts — but what is it?

By Ruth Jones published

The lower frequencies of pink noise sound gentle to the ear — we asked the experts how it can help you sleep.

Sleep
A Purple Plus Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

Purple Mattress deals and sales for June 2025: Save $500 on Purple's flagship bed

By Louis Ramirez last updated

It's been a while since we've seen deals this big on a Purple mattress — our expert guide to the Purple 4th of July sale.

Mattresses
On the left, the Helix Dawn mattress on a rattan bed frame in a blue bedroom. On the right, a Saatva Classic mattress on a white bed frame in a blue bedroom

Helix Dawn vs Saatva Classic mattress — which supportive hybrid is right for your sleep?

By Ruth Jones published

We've slept on the Helix Dawn and Saatva Classic mattress — our expert guide to choosing between them.

Mattresses
The Crayan Mattress on a low bed frame in a bedroom. The mattress has a white quilted top, gray side paneling and the Crayan logo on the front of the mattress

100,000 mattresses sold on Amazon recalled due to fire risk — what you need to know

By Ruth Jones published

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on Crayan mattresses sold via Amazon due to fire safety risk.

Mattresses
Image shows bed bugs nestled inside folds on a mattress

This city is the worst in the US for bed bugs — but with my top bed bug prevention tip you don't have to cancel your 4th of July getaway

By Ruth Jones last updated

Diatomaceous earth is an affordable bed bug treatment that can keep your mattress pest free, even in the height of bed bug season.

Mattress Care
A woman struggling to sleep in a hot room

'No flipping required' — how a simple pillow switch helped me sleep cooler

By Ruth Jones published

My firm and breathable pillow has changed my sleep for the better this summer, right in time for a heatwave.

Pillows & Bedding
A closeup of the MUSICOZY Headphone Sleep Mask in green against a white sheet with the straps showing at the back

I tried Amazon’s best-selling headphone sleep mask — it’s only $29.99 and it's coming with me on summer vacation

By Ruth Jones published

The MUSICOZY Bluetooth eye mask creates an immersive cocoon and its lightweight design makes it perfect for better sleep on the go.

Sleep Tech
The Casper Cloud One mattress in a box on a wooden bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Lowest Price deals graphic in the lower left corner

I track mattress sales for a living and this is the best deal I've ever seen on the Casper Cloud One

By Ruth Jones published

The new Casper Cloud One is a plush mattress for side sleepers and in the early 4th of July sale you can save up to $250.

Mattresses
The image shows two mattress testers sat on the Helix Midnight Luxe, which is placed on a white bed frame against a blue bedroom wall

I've tried the Midnight Luxe mattress and it's a dream for side sleepers — but there's a different luxury hybrid I'd buy in the Helix sale

By Ruth Jones published

I'm a mattress tester and this is my guide to the top picks of the Helix mattress sale with 27% off top-rated luxury hybrid beds.

Mattresses
A hand holds a piece of dry cloth over a dark brown stain on a mattress, ready to blot away the stain.

Baking soda for self tan stains — plus other tips for keeping your mattress clean this summer

By Ruth Jones published

From self tan to sweat to sand, expert mattress cleaning tips for keeping your bed clean even as you enjoy the summer.

Mattress Care
A woman asleep at desk in front of laptop and yellow mug as she's tired all the time

70% of college students don't get enough rest — 5 tips to transform your dorm room into a sleep sanctuary

By Ruth Jones published

Good sleep helps us learn — we've done our homework to find the best tips to help college students get more and better sleep.

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Woman wearing sleep apnea mask

Sleep apnea is on the rise and climate change is to blame, study shows

By Ruth Jones last updated

Climate change is coming for your sleep as study links rising temperatures to increased cases of severe sleep apnea — here's what we know.

Sleep Problems
The Siena Memory Foam Mattress in a bedroom

The best Amazon mattress under $400 in 2025: Expert-recommended queen-size beds at low prices

By Ruth Jones last updated

We've found all the best mattresses on Amazon under $400 for a queen, tested by our experts and approved by Amazon customers

Mattresses
woman sleeping on back

I slept terribly for days until I went against this expert advice to beat my fatigue

By Ruth Jones published

Oversleeping can ruin play havoc with your body clock but after a week of bad sleep I needed to ditch the alarm and enjoy some extra shut-eye

Sleep
A member of Tom's Guide's testing panel sits on the edge of the Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress

The best mattresses for college students in 2025: Expert-tested beds for the new term

By Frances Daniels, Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

Heading back to school? These expert-tested mattresses for college students can help you get much-needed rest as you start the new term.

Mattresses
Golfers carrying their bags

Rory McIlroy reveals impressive sleep routine as he aims for success in US Open

By Ruth Jones published

I'm a sleep expert and Rory McIlory's nighttime routine is a hole in one — here's how you can sleep like a golf pro.

Sleep
A woman lies asleep on her back in bed, her mouth covered with black mouth tape which she hopes will help her sleep better

Mouth taping promises better sleep, but experts warn of 'serious harm'

By Ruth Jones published

Mouth taping is TikTok's favorite sleep trend but a systematic review has found few benefits and plenty of risk associated with the viral hack.

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