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

On the left, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress on a bed frame. On the right, the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame

The Saatva Classic is the most comfortable mattress we've tested but the DreamCloud is over $1,000 cheaper for a queen — here's how to choose between them

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Saatva Classic and the DreamCloud Classic are two luxury hybrids that sit at the top of our expert mattress rankings — we explore how to choose between them.

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The Nectar Premier Memory Foam and Saatva Classic mattress in our Sleep Lab. Top right: a close up of mattress coils. Bottom left: a close up of mattress foam blocks.

Memory foam vs hybrid mattress: Key differences and how to choose

By Ruth Jones last updated

Do you want the sink of memory foam or the bounce of a hybrid? We've tested both types of mattresses — here's everything you need to know.

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On the left, the Plank Firm Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, the Firm side facing upwards. On the right, a Plank Firm Luxe mattress on a bed frame, the Extra Firm side facing upwards.

The Plank is the firmest mattress I’ve tested but is the Plank Luxe worth the upgrade? I've tried both — here’s how they compare

By Ruth Jones published

The Plank Luxe mattress offers the same exceptional support of the Plank mattress, with the addition of springs. Is it worth the upgrade? We've been hands-on with both and this is how they compare.

Mattresses
Two Tom's Guide mattress testers sat on the DreamCloud mattress

Memorial Day mattress sales 2026: Our expert guide

By Claire Davies last updated

The Memorial Day deals 2026 keep getting bigger, with savings from brands such as Saatva, Avocado, DreamCloud and more

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

What mattresses do hotels use?

By Alison Barretta last updated

Want to recreate hotel luxury in the comfort of your own home? These are the mattresses and bedding top hotels around the world use, plus their affordable alternatives

Mattresses
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress feature review, with a queen-size undressed Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress in tester Alex's bedroom

'It transformed my sleep' — Saatva's coolest natural mattress gets a $400 price cut in pre-Memorial Day sale

By Ruth Jones published

Saatva's Latex Hybrid Mattress uses eco-friendly materials and a luxury build to create cooler comfort, which is why it's one of my favorite Memorial Day deals.

Mattresses
Two women sit on the Helix Dawn Mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

Helix Memorial Day mattress sale 2026: Beat sale prices with 27% off top-rated hybrid beds

By Alison Barretta last updated

Save even more money in the Helix Memorial Day mattress sale 2025 when you use our discount code

Mattresses
Sleep team testing the Saatva Classic mattress

'Like sleeping on a luxury hotel mattress' — I fell in love with this Saatva bed when I tested it a year ago and it's now $400 off

By Ruth Jones published

There's $400 off all mattresses in the new Saatva sale and having fallen in love with the Classic mattresses, here's why I think it's worth the splurge.

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Bear Elite Hybrid mattress on rattan bedframe in sleep studio with blue wall with round wooden bedside table with sunrise alarm clock and mug on top

The best mattress sales in May 2026

By Claire Davies last updated

Our experts have found the best mattress sales from DreamCloud, Saatva, Tempur-Pedic and more to shop today

Mattresses
A close up of a woman wearing a pair of Fitnexa SomniPods 3

I tested these AI sleep earbuds and they do a lot more than muffle your partner's snoring

By Ruth Jones published

Recommended

The Fitnexa SomniPods 3 pack sleep earbuds, wellness trackers and your own AI Coach into one tiny package, but makes some sacrifices to do so.

Sleep Tech
Two Tom's Guide testers sat on the Nectar Ultra Hybrid mattress looking at each other

Nectar mattress sales for May 2026: The best deals in the Memorial Day sales

By Claire Davies last updated

You'll find some big discounts in this month's Nectar mattress sales and our experts are here to help you navigate the deals to get the right bed for your sleep needs.

Mattresses
The Avocado Green Mattress on a bed frame in our reviewer's bedroom, with a blue border. In the bottom right corner is a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals badge

Our favorite organic cooling mattress gets an early Memorial Day price drop — save up to $600 on the Avocado Green

By Ruth Jones published

Enjoy cooler sleep for less with up to $600 off the Avocado Green organic mattress for hot sleepers.

Mattresses
On the left, a woman stands next to a bed as she strips the bedding. On the right, a close up of bed bugs in a mattress

3 bedroom items you should clean weekly to spot early signs of bed bugs

By Ruth Jones published

Bed bugs multiply fast. Adding these 3 items to your weekly cleaning schedule can prevent a breakout.

Mattress Care
A woman sleeping on her side in a bed with all white bedding.

Forget the Military Method — the '3-2-1 rule' helps me fall asleep in minutes and it's easier to use

By Ruth Jones published

The Military Sleep Method is a gold standard sleep hack but it's the 3-2-1 sleep rule that has me falling asleep fast. Here's how it works.

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A woman stands next to a bed as she dresses the mattress in white bed sheets. In the top right corner is an ident showing a close up of bed bugs

These 3 bed sheet colors increase your risk of a bed bug infestation

By Ruth Jones last updated

It's not just a style choice. Choosing the wrong color bedding can make your mattress more appealing to bed bugs but we have some simple hacks to make your bed a no-go area.

Mattress Care
A bed in a room decorated with a pillow, robe, eye mask, bed sheets, and pillow spray, Edited by Gemini

The simple bedroom swaps that can save your sleep (and the environment)

By Ruth Jones published

From latex pillows to turning down the lights, we explore the eco-friendly ways to turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary this Earth Day.

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The Avocado Green Mattress in tester Michelle Ross's bedroom. In the bottom right corner is a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

Save 15% on an 'eco-luxury' mattress that's as good for your sleep as it is for the planet

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Avocado Green Mattress is an eco-luxury bed that's perfect for hot sleepers and for Earth Day 2026, you can save up to $450.

Mattresses
A collage of images: on the left, the Avocado Green Mattress in our reviewer's bedroom, top right is a close up of a hand on the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss mattress, bottom right is two of our tester's sitting on the Nolah Naturall 11 mattress.

I found the best Earth Day mattress deals to save your sleep and the planet — up to 50% off eco-comfort

By Ruth Jones published

Save on organic and latex mattresses from brands Avocado, PlushBeds and more with the Earth Day 2026 sleep sales.

Mattresses
The image shows a blonde haired woman sitting up in bed inside a dark bedroom. Her knees are bent and her hands are placed over her face.

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.

Sleep
On the left, mattress tester Julia Sagar presses her hands into the Saatva Classic Mattress on our Sleep Lab. Top right, a close up of a hand on the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress. Bottom right, the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid in our tester's bedroom

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.

Mattresses
Image shows Tom's Guide mattress testers sleeping on and sitting on a range of top mattresses from Helix, Brooklyn Bedding, Birch, and Bear. Top left is the Brooklyn Bedding Copperflex Pro Hybrid, top right is the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress for side sleepers, bottom left is the Birch Luxe Natural cooling organic mattress, and bottom right is the Bear Elite Hybrid cooling mattress for hot sleepers.

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

Mattresses
A woman with blond hair wearing a denim shirt and a khaki green skirt lays on her stomach on the Stearns & Foster Estate mattress while reading a book

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.

Mattresses
Bed bugs scrambling about in a crease on a mattress with brown marks around them showing their excrement

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.

Mattress Care
A collage of the Brooklinen LuxeSateen bedding set, Breezeweave Cotton Reversible Comforter Set and Anniversary Bundle against an orange background with a Tom's Guide price drop badge

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.

Pillows & Bedding
The main image shows a man sitting up in bed and stretching in the morning, looking well rested. In the bottom right is an ident showing a close up of a phone showing sleep tracking information

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.

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