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

On the left, a close up of a woman lying on her side on the Saatva Classic mattress. On the right, an overhead shot of two women lying on the Saatva Classic mattress, one on her side and one on her back with her hips turned to the side

What Saatva mattress should side sleepers buy?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Saatva's luxury line-up accommodates every type of side sleeper and in our expert guide we'll find the best Saatva mattress for your side sleeping needs.

Mattresses
A mattress in a hotel made up with pillow and sheets, with folded towels and a breakfast tray on top of the bed

I learned the surprising reason why hotels use white sheets — and I'm never buying colorful bedding again

By Ruth Jones published

White bedding isn't just boring — these practical and elegant sheet sets are a must in hotels. Here's why I'm adding them to my own home.

Pillows & Bedding
A man wearing a laurel holds a conch shell to his lips and blows into it, practicing the ancient ritual of shankh breathing

Blowing into a conch could be new, accessible treatment for sleep apnea, says research

By Ruth Jones published

New research finds that the ancient ritual of conch blowing could reduce sleep apnea symptoms. Here's what that means for you.

Sleep Problems
Two women stand at either end of a Saatva Classic Mattress helping to install it on a white bed frame in our sleep studio. With white glove delivery, you can avoid this task

What is Saatva's free White Glove Delivery service? A guide to what is and isn't included

By Rachael Penn, Ruth Jones last updated

Saatva is a premium mattress brand and its free white glove delivery is a luxury perk. We explore what happens when a Saatva bed is delivered.

Mattresses
On the left, an image of a young women checking her bed sheets and mattress for any sigs of bed bugs. On the right, a close up of bed bugs in a mattress

3 signs there are bed bugs in your dorm room mattress — and how to get rid of them

By Ruth Jones last updated

Dorm rooms can be a haven for bed bugs with visitors arriving from across the U.S. but with these tips, you can stay pest free.

Mattress Care
The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress against a green and blue background, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom left corner

A luxury mattress is a serious back to school flex — 3 deals to shop for instant dorm room swag

By Ruth Jones, Alexis De Leaver published

Yes, it's an indulgence but these luxury back to school mattress deals will help you enjoy quality sleep at college, from just $549 for a twin XL.

Mattresses
A collage of four images: in the top left, a hand tests the pressure relief of the Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress. Bottom left, two mattress testers sit on the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress in our sleep studio. Top right, our sleep editor jumps onto the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress in our sleep studio. Bottom right, a mattress tester sits on the edge of the Saatva Classic mattress.

Labor Day mattress sales 2025: where to find the best deals and when

By Claire Davies last updated

Everything you need to know about where and when to find the best Labor Day mattress sales, from mattress deals experts.

Mattresses
The Amazon logo on the side of an Amazon warehouse, in the bottom left corner, an imposed image of the Amazon Basics Premium Foam Eurotop Mattress included in the recall

Amazon recalls mattress due to 'serious injury' risk — how to identify affected models

By Ruth Jones published

Roughly 2,700 mattresses sold on Amazon have been recalled due to potentially safety risk

Mattresses
A close-up shot of the corner of the Zinus Green Team Memory Foam Mattress with a deals badge in the bottom left-hand corner.

Zinus mattress sales August 2025: Save on dorm room-ready beds

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

Our expert guide to this month's Zinus mattress sales, with discounts on affordable beds that are ideal for college students.

Mattresses
Emma Hybrid 10" cooling mattress in a brightly lit bedroom

Emma mattress deals August 2025: Up to 60% off budget-friendly mattresses

By Ruth Jones last updated

August Emma mattress sales bring huge savings on quality mattresses in the US and UK — score up to 77% off while stocks last

Mattresses
A WInkBed mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

WinkBeds mattress deals for August 2025: Save $300 on luxury beds

By Ruth Jones last updated

WinkBed's $300 off mattress sale continues — our expert guide to the best savings on premium handcrafted mattresses.

Mattresses
The imnage shows the Puffy Royal Hybrid on a brown bed platform in a neautrally decorated bedroom

The best Puffy mattress sales for August 2025: big savings on luxury beds

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

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

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

The best mattress sales in August 2025 — deals from Saatva, Helix and more

By Louis Ramirez last updated

We've found the best mattress sales to browse in August, including deals on dorm room mattresses.

Mattresses
Navy and white Bear Elite Hybrid mattress in bedroom with wooden floor, black and beige rug, grey chair and black bedside tables

Bear mattress sales for August 2025: Save 30% on the best cooling bed

By Ruth Jones last updated

Struggling to sleep in the heat? Enjoy 30% off our top-rated cooling mattress with this expert guide to the Bear mattress sales.

Mattresses
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 August 2025: Save on Purple's cheapest bed

By Louis Ramirez last updated

This month's Purple mattress sale includes money off the cheapest bed in the line-up, with up to $400 off the PurpleFlex.

Mattresses
On the left, the Cocoon by Sealy Chill Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. On the right, the Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in the Tom's Guide Sleep studio

Cocoon by Sealy Chill vs Nectar Mattress: which affordable memory foam mattress should you buy?

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Cocoon by Sealy Chill vs Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress have been tested by our experts — we compare price, comfort and support.

Mattresses
A collage of sleep products for students going back to school on a blue/green gradient background including a grey Siena mattress, mattress vacuum, cooling pillow, sunrise alarm clock and purple Loop earplugs. Tom's Guide price drop logo in centre.

The best 35+ back to school sleep and dorm mattress deals — starting from $4 and chosen by recent graduates

By Ruth Jones, Eve Davies published

From bed sheets, pillows to mattresses and more — the products you actually need to sleep well at school, starting from $4 and chosen by graduates.

Mattresses
A collage of items included in this deals hub, including a Coop Sleep Bundle featuring pillows, mattress topper and sheets in the top left, a Casper One Mattress in the top right, a Casper sheet and pillows bundle in the bottom right and a Siena mattress in the bottom left. In the middle is the Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

Tired of back to school shopping? These bundles are the easy way to upgrade your dorm bed from $149

By Ruth Jones published

Just one-click can sort out your back to school sleep checklist — we've found mattress and bedding bundles from just $149.99.

Mattresses
A Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame with two cushions at the head of the bed, against a yellow background. To the left, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic

I slept on one of Amazon’s best selling mattresses for college students and it's perfect for your dorm room — from $159

By Ruth Jones published

Within this essay I will explore why the Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress is right for your dorm room bed after sleeping on it myself

Mattresses
The Helix Dawn Mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio, as we prepare to test it for comfort, support and performance

Helix Dawn Mattress review 2025: A stomach sleeper's dream

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Helix Dawn Mattress' firm feel is designed to provide superior support to back and stomach sleepers. We slept on it for a month to out it to the test.

Mattresses
Suitcase next to a hotel bed

What mattresses do hotels use? The Ritz, Hilton, Premier Inn and more

By Alison Barretta last updated

Explore the mattresses each hotel uses around the world — plus the best deals so you can recreate hotel luxury at home

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

What mattress does the Westin use?

By Ruth Jones last updated

We've been hands-on with the Westin Heavenly Bed and here's everything you need to know about the much-loved hotel mattress.

Mattresses
A Sheraton Mattress, bedding and pillows in a Sheraton hotel room. To the left, you can see the edges of the bathroom, to the right, a sitting area.

What is the Sheraton Hotel mattress — and where can you buy it?

By Ruth Jones last updated

We explore the mattresses used in Sheraton Hotels and how to buy one for your own bedroom, plus affordable alternatives.

Mattresses
The Tempur-Pedic Temur-Cloud Pillow at the head of.a bed, resting upright in front of two other pillows that are propped against the headboard.

Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow review 2025

By Ruth Jones last updated

We tested the Tempur-Pedic Tempur Cloud for four weeks and here's our full review of its overall performance.

Pillows & Bedding
The Ritz-Carlton Mattress on a box spring and bed frame in a hotel room

What is the Ritz-Carlton Hotel mattress — and should you buy it?

By Ruth Jones last updated

We explore if the Ritz-Carlton mattress can deliver the 'unrivaled' comfort it promises — and if its worth the five-star price tag.

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