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

3 warning signs you’re headed for insomnia — and why mood swings are a major red flag
By Ruth Jones published
"You don’t measure sleep health by time in bed, you measure it by daytime function" — the signs to look for during the day that can help you recognize problems at night.

I love the Saatva Classic, but the cheaper Memory Foam Hybrid is better for ‘body-hugging’ comfort
By Ruth Jones published
Is the Saatva Classic worth the extra money, or is the Memory Foam Hybrid a hidden gem? We put both to the test and this is how they compare.

Top mattresses from Helix, Bear, Nolah and more: Expert tested and approved
By Claire Davies published
We’ve slept on and reviewed all the latest mattresses from Helix, Bear, Brooklyn Bedding, Plank, Birch, and Nolah, and these are our top recommendations for comfy, replenishing sleep

Get a $300 gift card when you buy this 'truly indulgent' mattress that offers 'brilliant support' — here's how to claim
By Ruth Jones published
Legacy sleep brand Stears & Foster is giving away free gift cards to shoppers who buy a luxury mattress in this flash sale.

Spraying this DIY bed bug repellent on your mattress could prevent an infestation — and it's only $6
By Ruth Jones last updated
Get ahead of bed bug season with this simple spray you can use on your mattress and pillows. Bonus — it's good for your sleep as well.

Heatwaves are coming but you can sleep cool with up to 50% off Brooklinen's bedding sale
By Ruth Jones published
There's up to 50% off in Brooklinen's massive anniversary sale, including discounts on best-selling cooling bedding to prepare you for hotter weather.

Slept for 7 or 8 hours but still exhausted? Work these 3 ‘sleep muscles’ for more energy, experts say
By Ruth Jones published
Morning exhaustion is often caused by poor sleep quality, even if you clocked 7, 8 or 9 hours in bed, but working these key 'sleep muscles' will turn things around.

3 luxury mattresses worth every cent if you keep waking up in pain, our testers say
By Ruth Jones published
Each of these mattresses will transform your bedroom into a luxury sleep retreat, and they're all on sale this weekend too

I tried this handheld 'breathing coach' to stop stress ruining my sleep, and it ended up solving my morning fatigue — here's why
By Ruth Jones published
I’m falling asleep faster and waking up with more energy—and my Heart Rate Variability (HRV) data proves it's working.

That's not how you get rid of bed bugs — new study discovers what they really hate, and the methods that will banish them
By Ruth Jones published
Scientists have found bed bugs hate water but this has some unexpected implications for your DIY bed bug treatments — here's everything you need to know.

Is this the ultimate mattress for back pain? DreamCloud debuts new collection to rival our favorite luxury beds — from $849
By Ruth Jones published
The PressureSmart might be DreamCloud's most supportive mattress yet. Here's everything you need to know, including price, design and where to buy.

I'm using a $25 encasement to stop bed bugs and dust mites from infesting my mattress — but there's one thing I wish I could change
By Ruth Jones published
The Linenspa Mattress Encasement offers 360-degree protection for your bed — but here's what it did to my sleep.

Forget baking soda — this is the ultimate mattress cleaning toolkit to keep bed bugs and mites out of your mattress
By Ruth Jones published
Your mattress cleaning must-haves and everything you need for a clean, fragrant, bed bug and dust mite-free bed, starting from just $7.

This is how luxury hotels get their bed sheets crisp, white and smelling fresh — and the secret is in your cabinets, expert says
By Ruth Jones published
Citric acid is the affordable secret behind the clean and white bed sheets in your favorite hotel. An expert explains how to use it at home.

Check out the best mattress deals for April 2026
By Louis Ramirez last updated
Is it time to upgrade your bed? This month's best mattress sales include offers from Bear, Saatva, Amazon, and many more.

A massive new study reveals how snoring is linked to accelerated heart aging — what we know and tips to stop
By Ruth Jones published
Snoring is more than just a nuisance, as this massive study exploring the link between disordered breathing and vascular aging reveals.

Waking up exhausted even after 8 hours sleep? Expert says follow this simple 2-step routine to start the day with energy
By Ruth Jones last updated
Forget coffee — this easy 2-step routine is even "faster than "caffeine" at waking you up, according to the expert.

Science says sleeping this amount extra per night cuts heart attack risk by 10% — doctors explain why
By Ruth Jones last updated
Dr. John La Puma and Dr. Daniel Cham speak to us about why sleep is essential for heart health and the small changes to make today to protect your heart

I was sleeping 8 hours a night but waking up exhausted — until a doctor taught me 3 tricks for ‘switching off’ before bed
By Ruth Jones published
I thought 8 hours of sleep was enough, but stress was ruining my rest and recovery each night. These 3 simple doctor-approved tips have finally restored my morning energy levels.

How to create a hotel bed for under $1,000 — the mattress, pillow, and bed sheet deals I'd snap up for luxury comfort
By Ruth Jones published
We've found all the best sleep deals to transform your bed into the pièce de résistance of any luxury hotel, all for under a budget of $1,000.

A warm shower or bath before bed helps you fall asleep fast — but timing is key, sleep expert reveals
By Ruth Jones published
Showering or bathing before bed is a simple habit that tricks your body into going to sleep fast and waking up with energy, but timing it right is key.

‘More bacteria than a toilet seat’ — study reveals exactly when we need to wash pillowcases and bed sheets for healthier sleep
By Ruth Jones published
'Dirtier than a toilet seat': I found out how quickly bacteria teems on pillowcases and bed sheets and, well, I’m stripping my bed immediately

Trouble sleeping? 12 products under $30 I recommend in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale for reducing 3 a.m. wake-ups, nighttime anxiety, and morning fatigue
By Ruth Jones published
I've found everything you need to build the ultimate sleep set-up for less in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, starting from just $4.

Side sleepers, this is one of the coziest mattresses I've tested and it's less than $200 for a queen in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Ruth Jones published
I've been scouring Amazon's Big Spring Sale and this deal from Zinus is a must for side sleepers looking for a mattress to ease aches and pains.
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