Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Senior Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is an experienced Senior Staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things sleep and mattresses. She writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of experts who share her passion. She is also our specialist on memory foam — she’s flown around the world to see memory foam being made — and leads our hotel mattress content. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses, from Helix to Nectar to Simba, to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. 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

A collage of three images: on the left, a woman stands under the spray of a shower (Shutterstock.) In the middle, a woman stretches in her bedroom (Getty Images.) To the right, a hand reaches out to turn off an alarm clock (Getty Images.)

The easy hacks I'm using to fix my sleep after an exhausting Christmas break

By Ruth Jones published

My snooze took a backseat over the holidays but with these simple tips you can enjoy better sleep, beat the Sunday Scaries and go back to work refreshed.

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Zinus Cooling Hybrid Mattress

Zinus mattress sales December 2025: Up to 40% off mattresses in Zinus winter sale

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

Explore our expert guide to this month's Zinus mattress deals and grab additional savings on these affordable beds.

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The WinkBeds Plus mattress on a bed frame with a duvet in a brightly lit room

WinkBeds mattress deals for January 2026 Take 30% off luxury beds

By Ruth Jones last updated

With 30% off mattresses and bedding, now is the perfect time to shop WinkBed's mattress sales

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The best mattress sales in January 2026: Deals from Helix, Saatva, Dreamcloud and more

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Our roundup of the best mattress sales and deals for January from Saatva, Siena, Bear, Helix, and many more.

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The image shows the Purple Rejuvenate Mattress on a white bed frame in a neutral bedroom

Purple Mattress deals and sales for January 2026: Up to $500 off mattresses and bases

By Louis Ramirez last updated

There are discounts on every mattress in the Purple line-up this month — our expert guide to the savings you need to know about.

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An image of sleep writer Becky George sleeping on a bed in our Sleep Lab. To the left is a cut out image of a blackboard showing basics of learning Chinese, implying she's learning a new language as she sleeps

Sleep, learning and memory — experts explain the 'magic elixir' that can make 2026 your best year yet

By Ruth Jones published

Want to learn a new skill? Sleep on it. Experts explain why sleep is key to memory and how you can maximize your rest to level up your New Year's resolutions.

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The Bear Elite Hybrid cooling mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

Bear mattress sales January 2026: 40% off hybrid and all-foam beds

By Ruth Jones last updated

Enjoy 40% off our top-rated cooling bed during January's Bear mattress sales — our expert analysis.

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A Puffy mattress in a modern bedroom with a Tom's Guide Price Drop badge

The best Puffy mattress sales for January 2026: Get $1,350 off and a free upgrade on select beds

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

Get money off top-rated memory Puffy mattress sale includes money off foam and luxury beds, plus free sleep accessories.

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Two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team sit on the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio, discussing the comfort and support of the Saatva Classic, our number one mattress for most sleep styles

These are the best hotel mattresses of 2026

By Ruth Jones last updated

Bring home one of the best hotel mattresses, and you'll never want to sleep anywhere else. Here's what we recommend, complete with our expert reviews and analyses.

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Clockwise from left to right, the EGOHOME Black Memory Foam Mattress, Brooklyn Bedding DreamFoam Mattress, Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress, and Siena Signature Mattress against a blue background

The best Amazon mattress under $400 in 2026: Chosen by experts

By Ruth Jones last updated

Don't waste time scrolling Amazon for a good cheap mattress — we've found the best under $400 for a queen, recommended by experts.

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Two of our mattress testers sit on the Siena Signature Mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio. On the left, Nicola Appleton sits close to the side of the mattress to test the edge support. On the right, Frances Daniels sits on the sleeping area of the bed to better understand the comfort.

The best mattresses for college students 2026: Expert tested beds for dorm rooms

By Ruth Jones last updated

Whether it's been a long day studying or socializing, these expert tested and recommended mattresses are perfect for college life.

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A collage of images during our mattress for heavy people testing period, featuring the Plank Firm on a bed frame in a room (left), a mattress tester sitting on the edge of the Plank Firm Luxe to test its edge support (top right) and a person lying on their side on the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress in our sleep studio, with a laser pen indicating the support (bottom right)

Best mattress for heavy people, according to experts

By Ruth Jones last updated

After expert analysis and testing, we've found the nine best mattresses for heavy people that offer long-lasting comfort to people who weigh over 230lbs.

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A person lies in a stomach sleeping position on the Firm side of the Plank Firm Mattress

Best mattresses for stomach sleepers, according to experts

By Ruth Jones last updated

Expert tested and recommended, these are the 9 best mattresses for stomach sleepers thanks to their firm, full-body support.

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A collage of images: on the left, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in our Sleep Lab. Top right, mattress testers Ruth Jones and Frances Daniels unbox the Siena Signature Mattress onto a bed frame. Bottom right, tester Nicola Appleton leaps onto the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress

Best mattress in a box 2026: hybrid, all-foam and organic boxed beds, tested by experts

By Claire Davies last updated

The best mattresses in a box offer comfort and support, delivered straight to your door. We've tested boxed beds of every type to find the 9 best for all sleep styles and budgets.

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In the top left corner, mattress testers Nicola and Appleton stand next to a stack of memory foam mattresses on a bed frame in our Sleep Lab. In the top right, Lauren Jeffries lies on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress while Ruth Jones jumps on the bed to test the motion isolation. Bottom left, Nicola Appleton and Frances Daniels take a break from testing to relax on the Siena Signature Mattress. Bottom right, mattress tester sits on the edge of the Plank Firm to test the edge support

What is the best memory foam mattress of 2026? Top 7 tested by our sleep experts

By Claire Davies last updated

Our experts have slept on memory foam mattresses from Nectar, Tempur-Pedic, Saatva and more to bring you this guide to the best, based on unbiased reviews and objective data.

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Mattress tester Nicola Appleton dives onto the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress in our Sleep Lab. In the bottom right corner, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

The mattress I recommend to all side sleepers is on sale after Christmas — save 27% on the Helix Midnight Luxe

By Ruth Jones published

Use our exclusive code to save on our top-rated mattress for side sleepers in the Helix after-Christmas sale and start the year feeling refreshed.

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A young woman wearing tartan Christmas pajamas and a Santa hat decorates a Christmas tree.

This popular Christmas pajama set is a big no-no for this type of sleeper

By Ruth Jones published

You might end up sweating around the Christmas tree if you wrap your self up in flannel and fleece pajamas this festive season.

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A woman lies in bed in the dark with her phone directed at her face. In the top left corner is a faded screen from a video game

Can't sleep? The 'relaxing' habit that kept me awake and how I got my sleep back on track

By Ruth Jones published

I thought de-stress games would help me wind-down before bed but gamifying relaxation just kept me awake.

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Mattress tester Lauren Jeffries sleeps on the Birch Elite mattress, surrounded by a collage of sleep hacks. Top left, bedding writer Becky George folds a set of bed sheets. Top right, a woman stands under the flow of a shower in darkness. Bottom right, a close up of a person writing by hand in a journal

I tried every kind of sleep hack in 2025 — these are the only 3 I’m taking into the New Year

By Ruth Jones published

From drunken monkeys to cashmere socks, I've tried all kinds of sleep hacks during 2025 but only a few have had a positive impact on my rest.

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On the left, sleep writer Becky George makes a bed in our Sleep Lab. On the right, a woman sits on the floor surrounded by mess, including Christmas presents and cards

The one thing you can do to your spare room to keep your guests happy — and it doesn't cost a thing

By Ruth Jones published

Tips to declutter your spare room and turn it into a sleep sanctuary, right in time for holiday guests.

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Left, a close up of a pair of hands wearing yellow gloves using a pray bottle to apply cleaning solution to a mattress and a scrubbing brush. Middle, mattress tester Lauren Jeffries starts stripping the bed. Right, a close up of a Jimmy mattress vacuum being used to vacuum the surface of a dirty mattress.

It's the last weekend to clean your mattress before Christmas — why you should and the 3 vital steps to get rid of winter germs, smells and stains

By Ruth Jones published

Easy cleaning hacks to get your mattress festive fresh before Santa (and your guests) arrive, using things you already have in your cabinets.

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A woman lies in bed in the morning rubbing her eyes as she lays on gray and white bedding.

How to sleep well when you're not in your own bed — plus 3 sleep essentials you need in your suitcase

By Ruth Jones published

Can't sleep in a new room? Don't let the first night effect ruin your holidays with our guide to sleeping well in a different bed.

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A person wearing rubber gloves uses a spray bottle and a clean cloth to clean the surface of the Emma Elite mattress.

Expert warns everyone should check their mattress for this dangerous stain in the winter

By Ruth Jones published

An expert explains how a moldy mattress might be making your sick and what you can do to keep your bed (and your health) safe.

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On the left, a woman lies in bed blowing her nose because she doesn't feel well. On the right, a man sits on the edge of the bed in the dark with his head in his hands, feeling stressed and experiencing insomnia.

Doctors warn this common sleep problem could leave you at risk of 'super flu' — here's how to prevent it

By Ruth Jones published

A new study explores how insomnia and anxiety are linked to a weakened immune system. Here's why, plus expert tips for sleeping better in flu season.

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On the left, mattress testers Nicola Appleton and Frances Daniels sit on the Siena Signature Mattress in our Sleep Lab. On the right, a woman lies on the Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress, reading a magazine

I tested two of Amazon's best-selling mattresses and they can be in your guest room by Christmas — this is the one I recommend

By Ruth Jones published

I've tested both the Zinus Green Tea and Siena Signature mattress and I recommend them for guest rooms. But there's one I want Santa to leave under my tree.

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