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

woman sleeping on back

I slept terribly for days until I went against this expert advice to beat my fatigue

By Ruth Jones published

Oversleeping can ruin play havoc with your body clock but after a week of bad sleep I needed to ditch the alarm and enjoy some extra shut-eye

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A member of Tom's Guide's testing panel sits on the edge of the Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress

The best mattresses for college students in 2025: Expert-tested beds for the new term

By Frances Daniels, Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

Heading back to school? These expert-tested mattresses for college students can help you get much-needed rest as you start the new term.

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Golfers carrying their bags

Rory McIlroy reveals impressive sleep routine as he aims for success in US Open

By Ruth Jones published

I'm a sleep expert and Rory McIlory's nighttime routine is a hole in one — here's how you can sleep like a golf pro.

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A woman lies asleep on her back in bed, her mouth covered with black mouth tape which she hopes will help her sleep better

Mouth taping promises better sleep, but experts warn of 'serious harm'

By Ruth Jones published

Mouth taping is TikTok's favorite sleep trend but a systematic review has found few benefits and plenty of risk associated with the viral hack.

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A woman lies awake in bed wafting a fan in her face because she is too hit to sleep

The unexpected mattress hack that keeps you cool all summer long

By Ruth Jones published

Summer heatwaves keeping you awake? Your hardwood floor could help you sleep cooler with this mattress relocation tip.

Mattress Care
Two women sit on the Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom. they're looking at the mattress trying to decide if this is the right one for their sleep needs

Which mattresses are made in the US?

By Ruth Jones published

Want to beat potential tariff price hikes? We explore American-made mattress brands, tested and approved by our sleep experts.

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A woman wearing cozy clothing and hiking boots sits on a mattress in her RV, looking out the window at a snowy landscape

What is an RV mattress and how do you choose the right one for you?

By Ruth Jones published

Take good sleep on the road with our guide to RV mattress sizes, prices, types and how to find an RV mattress for your needs.

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Two members of our testing team sit on top of the Helix Dawn mattress, our favorite mattress for stomach sleepers, on a bed frame in a bedroom

Best mattresses for stomach sleepers, according to experts

By Alison Barretta last updated

One of the few that sleeps on your front? These nine mattresses deliver the support stomach sleepers need, tested and approved by experts.

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Five mattresses arranged in a composition on a sales-themed background with percentage sign and price tag symbols

Memorial Day mattress sales: What you need to know

By Claire Davies last updated

Memorial Day is one of the best times of year to buy a mattress for less, with discounts to rival Black Friday from many of our favorite brands.

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Emma Hybrid 10" cooling mattress in a brightly lit bedroom

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

By Ruth Jones last updated

June’s Emma mattress sales see large savings on both mattresses and bedding.

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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.

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A close up of a bed bug on white fabric

Bed bugs followed early humans out of the caves and into our cities, research shows — here's how to stop them invading your mattress

By Ruth Jones published

Research suggests bed bugs are human's first pests but we know all the tips and tricks to keep them out of your cave... I mean, your mattress.

Mattress Care
On the left, a straight on shot of the Helix Dawn Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. On the right, a Plank Firm Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, shot from the side

Helix Dawn vs Plank Firm: which firm mattress should you buy?

By Ruth Jones published

We compare price, comfort and support of two of our expert's favorite firm mattresses to find if the Helix Dawn or Plank Firm is right for you.

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On the left, a Helix Dawn Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. On the right, the Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Helix Dawn vs Helix Dusk Luxe: which mattress for back and stomach sleepers is right for you?

By Ruth Jones published

How do these supportive mattresses in a box compare? We weigh up the price, comfort and support of the Helix Dawn and Dusk Luxe.

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A face on shot of the Tiami Mattress on a wooden bed frame in a white room, two small tables are placed either side of the bed

Leesa founders launch new luxury mattress brand with cutting edge construction to suit all sleepers

By Ruth Jones published

From the co-founders of Leesa, the Tiami Mattress is designed to deliver refined comfort for all sleep styles.

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Two women sit on the Helix Dawn Mattress for stomach sleepers, photographed on a light wooden bed frame in a blue bedroom

Helix Memorial Day mattress sale 2025: Last chance to save 27% on hybrid mattresses

By Alison Barretta last updated

I'm a seasoned mattress tester and deal hunter — here are my picks of the Helix Memorial Day mattress sale 2025

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A Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Mattress on an Ease Power Base with the head of the bed lifted upwards, in a bedroom. A tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the top right

Tempur-Pedic's Memorial Day sale just got exciting — save up to $1,300 with the adjustable base bundle

By Ruth Jones published

Tempur-Pedic's sale has gone stratospheric with 40% off NASA-inspired Tempur-Cloud mattress and zero gravity adjustable base.

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Two mattress testers stand either side of a stack of memory foam mattresses, including the Nectar Classic and Siena, on a bed frame. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

Nectar, Bear and more — today's biggest memory foam mattress deals in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

Today's top memory foam mattress deals in the Memorial Day sales — save on Nectar, Bear, Saatva and more

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Bed bugs or fleas on a mattress through a magnifying glass

5 items under $30 to get rid of bed bugs and prevent summer mattress infestations

By Ruth Jones published

Plus, the top deals on our fave hypoallergenic mattresses if your bed bug-infested mattress is beyond saving.

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The Siena Essential Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom left corner

Mega Memorial Day budget mattress deal drops the Siena Essential bed to just $109 — shop before it's gone!

By Ruth Jones published

The Siena Essential mattress is down to its lowest price ever in the Memorial Day sales — here's why you should shop this budget bed.

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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

Why you should buy a mattress in the Memorial Day sales — even though there are no epic deals

By Ruth Jones published

Tariffs are looming — if you need a new mattress, it's probably a good time to invest. Why I advise making the most of the Memorial Day sales.

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A Cocoon by Sealy Chill Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a blanket strewn on top. In the top right corner, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

Act fast! Sealy's best budget cooling mattress drops to $156 for a twin in huge Walmart Memorial Day sale

By Ruth Jones published

Beat the summer heat with this massive price drop on a cooling mattress, with a twin Cocoon by Sealy Chill only $156 at Walmart.

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Saatva Memorial Day sales main shows the Saatva Classic mattress on a marble background with a blue price drop deals badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

Saatva Memorial Day mattress sale 2025: Today's best deals

By Ruth Jones last updated

Memorial Day is a great time to buy a Saatva mattress — here are the best deals you can still shop on the highest-scoring mattress we’ve ever tested

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A front on image of the Plank Firm mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the bottom left corner

"The support is unbelievable" — save 30% on my favorite firm mattress this Memorial Day

By Ruth Jones published

With prices starting at $524, the Plank Firm mattress delivers premium support for less — here's why I'd buy it this Memorial Day.

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Two women sitting on the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress in a bedroom, with a Tom's Guide label overlaid saying 'LOWEST PRICE'

DreamCloud, Nectar & Brooklyn Bedding — these are the 3 most luxurious mattresses under $1,000 in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

Make the most of your budget with these luxury-feeling mattresses. They're all under $1,000 for a queen

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