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 showing (top to bottom) the Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress, DreamCloud Hybrid mattress and Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame against a colorful background

The best Presidents' Day mattress deals of 2026 to help you sleep better for less

By Ruth Jones last updated

Presidents' Day is done but the best mattress deals are still live and we've searched for all the juiciest sales you can shop right now

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In the top left hand corner, mattress testers Ruth Jones and Frances Daniels unbox a Siena Memory Foam Mattress, still rolled in its packaging. Top right, Ruth and Nicola Appleton sit on the Saatva Classic mattress, Ruth using her laptop to research. Bottom right. Ruth sits on the Nectar Premier mattress while Lauren Jeffries lies next to her. Bottom left, Ruth and Nicola stand either side of a stack of mattresses on a bedframe

Everything you need to know before buying a mattress for the first time, from someone who tests mattresses for a living

By Ruth Jones published

Three years ago I knew nothing about mattresses but now I'm a bed buying pro. This what you need to know to get the right bed this Presidents' Day.

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A collage of mattresses against a colorful background, clockwise: The Saatva Classic mattress, Siena mattress, Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, and Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress. In the center is a Tom's Guide Presidents' Day deal badge, with a LIVE badge beneath

Presidents' Day mattress sales LIVE 2026 — I'm tracking all of the best deals to help you sleep better from Saatva, Helix, Casper, and much more

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Presidents' Day mattress deals are here and my expert team and I are bringing you all the best mattress, bedding and sleep deals, with offers starting. at just $9.

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The best mattress sales in February 2026: Deals from $128

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Our handpicked deals during Presidents' Day sales

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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

Why today is a great time to buy a new mattress — and why delaying until Memorial Day might cost you more money

By Ruth Jones published

You don't have long left to snap up a good new mattress for less

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The main image shows the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. In the left corner is an ident showing mattress tester Eve Davies pressing her hands into the quilted cover of the DreamCloud

I thought luxury mattresses were out of my budget but then I tested the DreamCloud — it's indulgence with a $699 price tag (and it comes with free bedding)

By Ruth Jones published

I was blown away by the luxury finish of the DreamCloud mattress but it was the mid-range price tag that impressed me most — plus indulgent but budget-friendly additions to your sleep routine.

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A woman lies on her back asleep in a dimly lit room wearing a pair of NextSense Smartbuds. In the top left corner, an indent image shows a close up of the Nextsense Smarbuds in their case

‘It’s added an hour to my sleep’: NextSense is waging war on 3 a.m. wake ups with new sleep tracking earbuds that know when you’re about to wake up in the night, then help you fall back asleep

By Ruth Jones published

I spoke to NextSense CEO Jonathan Berent to learn how the newly-launched Smartbuds are going from tracking your sleep to actively improving it.

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The Siena Memory Foam Mattress placed on a white bed frame in our blue testing bedroom

I didn't think this cheap mattress could provide proper back support, but 5 months on and I'm still waking up pain-free

By Ruth Jones last updated

Editor's Choice

Our in-depth and unfiltered review of the Siena Signature Mattress, including lab testing and expert insight into why this mattress is a dream for back sleepers.

Mattresses
This image shows mattress tester Lauren Jeffries sitting on the edge of the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio. In the top right corner is an inset image showing a close up of a 10kg weight balancing easily on the edge of the Saatva Classic mattress.

I tested the Saatva Classic mattress and this feature is a game changer for seniors (I've already sent the link to my 69-year-old mom)

By Ruth Jones published

As soon as Saatva's Presidents' Day mattress sale dropped I sent the link to my mom, because this luxury bed has one feature seniors shouldn't overlook.

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King size Westin Heavenly Bed on location at Westin New York at Times Square

What mattresses do hotels use?

By Alison Barretta last updated

Our expert guide to the mattresses used by the most celebrated hotels around the world (and yes, you can buy them)

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A woman sits up in bed at night, unable to sleep. She has her hands covering her face.

Are your best years for sleeping behind you? Women’s health specialist shares what to expect in your 30s, 40s and 50s — and how to fight back

By Ruth Jones published

From pregnancy insomnia to postmenopause joint ache, women's hormones can cause a rollercoaster of sleep issues. Our experts explain what to do about it.

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This image shows a senior man and woman sleeping in bed. The man lies closest to the camera, while the women is in the background. They're both facing the camera. In the foreground is a lamp and an alarm clock

How to choose the ideal mattress and optimize your entire bedroom for better sleep when you’re aged 65 and over

By Ruth Jones published

65+ and struggling to sleep? A chiropractor explains how to turn your room into a sleep sanctuary plus the best bed deals to shop today.

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Mattress testers Ruth Jones (left) and Eve Davies (right) sit on the Helix Dawn mattress on a bed frame in our Sleep Lab. In the bottom left is a close up of Ruth's hand pressing into the surface of the Helix Dawn mattress

I reviewed a mattress that stopped me waking up at 3 a.m. with back pain when stomach sleeping — and it's back to this year's lowest price for Presidents' Day

By Ruth Jones published

I love the supportive comfort of the Helix Dawn mattress

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A person reaches their hand out to their alarm clock from under their comforter.

Following the 7:1 sleep rule can add 4 years to your life, but sleeping in at the weekend is undoing all of your good work — an expert explains why

By Ruth Jones published

An expert explains how 'catching up on sleep' at the weekend might be ruining my sleep for the following week (and beyond), and the gold standard sleep habit I should stick to instead.

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The Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress, dressd in bedding, in our reviewer's hoe. In the left, an image inset showing our lead tester side sleeping on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress in our Sleep Lab

I'm not surprised this memory foam mattress has over 6,000 5-star reviews — it's so comfy it converted me from a stomach sleeper to a side sleeper

By Ruth Jones published

Five months on from testing it and I still credit the Nectar Premier Memory Foam, on sale for Presidents' Day, with helping me to sleep in a healthier position

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On the left, a close up of hand holding a phone showing data insights from the Withings sleep tracker on the Withings app. On the right, a woman lies on her back in bed, sleeping peacefully

My sleep tracker says I keep waking up at 3 a.m. but an expert told me not worry as long as my sleep score also shows these 3 things

By Ruth Jones published

I thought my 3 a.m. wake ups were a disaster but my sleep tracker tells a different story. An expert explains why

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Puffy Deluxe Mattress Topper

The best Puffy mattress sales for February 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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Testing the pressure relief and support offered by the Bear Elite Hybrid in our sleep studio

Bear mattress sales for February 2026: Bring home the best cooling bed on the market at 40% off

By Ruth Jones last updated

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

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Tom's Guide Senior Staff Writer Ruth Jones lies on her stomach while using the Tempur-Cloud Pillow under her head. A blue circular inset image shows more detail about the pillow itself

10 months after testing this buttery-soft Tempur-Pedic pillow, it's still my go-to for banishing neck pain — here's why

By Ruth Jones published

After 10 months the Tempur-Cloud pillow still feels cushioned and supportive — although there's one feature I wish I could change.

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

WinkBeds mattress deals for February 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 image shows the Purple Rejuvenate Mattress on a white bed frame in a neutral bedroom

Purple Mattress deals and sales for February 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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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

I'm a mattress tester and the bed I recommend to everyone is on sale — the 3 Saatva deals I'd shop and the 1 I'd skip

By Ruth Jones published

I track mattress prices throughout the year and these are the three beds I'd buy in the Saatva Presidents' Day mattress sale (and one I'd skip.)

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A collage of sleep products against a starry background: a Gritin LED light on a book, a TeeTurtle weighted plushie, a box of Celestial Seasonings Tea Bags, A Clever Fox Dream Journal, A SilkSound eye mask, a pair of Anker soundcore ear buds, a Yescool weighted blanket and the Calm Sleep app

Awake at 3am? Add these 9 things to your nightstand to help you fall asleep fast

By Ruth Jones published

Soothing sleep favorites from just $4 to help you fall back to sleep when it's 3am and you're staring at the ceiling.

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A woman lies in bed asleep next to an open window

This Nordic sleep hack will help you fall asleep fast — but experts issue warning to anyone waking up at 3am

By Ruth Jones published

I gave this cold weather sleep hack a go and asked doctors how to nail this Nordic favorite to avoid waking up in the night.

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On the left, a close up of a women sleeping soundly in bed. On the right, a woman holds a sheet as she makes the bed

Expert reveals the 10-minute bedroom decluttering task that's like a silver bullet for falling asleep in minutes — what happened when I tried it

By Ruth Jones last updated

The mess and clutter of an unmade bed can set off a cortisol spike right as you're trying to sleep. A professional organizer explains the fuss-free hacks for making your bed in the morning.

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