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

I'm a mattress deals hunter — don't miss this value cooling bed that looks like it belongs in a luxury hotel
By Ruth Jones Published
Save on Brooklyn Bedding's luxury looking CopperFlex mattress in the last chance 4th of July sales, with a queen just $605.

These luxury mattresses are worth the splurge — your last chance to save up to $1,500 on expert-vetted beds in the 4th of July sales
By Ruth Jones Last updated
It's your last chance to save on luxury mattresses worth every cent in the 4th of July sales, with expert-vetted deals from Saatva, Purple, Westin and more.

Saatva's 4th of July sale is nearly over — your last chance to save big on 5-star mattresses tested and approved by our expert team
By Ruth Jones Last updated
The clock is ticking — Saatva's 4th of July mattress sales is nearly over and with $400 off all handcrafted mattresses at Saatva, don't miss your chance to save on a luxury bed.

The 12 best affordable mattress deals in today's 4th of July sales — it's your last chance to sleep better for less with beds from just $82
By Ruth Jones Last updated
Our expert guide on sleeping better for less in the 4th of July mattress sales, with deals from Brooklyn Bedding, DreamCloud, Birch and more.

Walmart drops epic Zinus mattress deal — just $118 for a queen while stocks last in 4th of July sales
By Ruth Jones Published
Your spare room is calling out for this Zinus mattress, now under $150 for a king in the Walmart 4th of July sale — don't miss this saving.

I slept on the firmest mattress you can buy in 4th of July sales — here's why it's a dream for easing back pain
By Ruth Jones Published
The Plank Firm mattress has an ultra-firm feel that helps reduce aches and pains. I slept on it for over a month and it's one of my top picks in the 4th of July deals.

Eight Sleep's Pod 5 cools your mattress down to 55°F in a heatwave, and it's up to $500 off in 4th of July sales
By Ruth Jones Published
Save up to $500 on the hydro-powered Pod 5 cooling smart mattress cover in Eight Sleep's 4th of July sale and enjoy sleeping in a perfectly cool bed even when the temperature is sweltering outside.

Save up to $1,500 on Helix's most luxurious mattress for side sleepers — all the best deals still live in the massive 4th of July sale
By Ruth Jones Last updated
Move over Black Friday — the Helix 4th of July sale matches the biggest discount we've ever seen on this luxurious mattress that's perfect for side sleepers, plus the best Helix deals to shop now.

The Nectar Premier is our favorite memory foam mattress for side sleepers — here's why we love it in the 4th of July sales
By Ruth Jones Published
Watch our expert mattress testers get hands-on with the Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress, on sale from $549 in the 4th of July sales.

The best 4th of July mattress sales: Last chance deals on mattresses, bedding and sleep tech, chosen by experts
By Claire Davies Last updated
We've tracked the 4th of July mattress sales for five years so we know these deals won't last long. Find last minute savings from Saatva, Bear, Oura and more, chosen by our experts.

After 10 months of sleeping on the Siena Mattress I'm still impressed with the support — but I've got one small gripe
By Ruth Jones Last updated
Editor's ChoiceOur 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.

I'm testing the 'firmest hybrid mattress' in America and it's ideal for easing back pain — now down to its lowest price of the year in the 4th of July sales
By Ruth Jones Published
The Plank Firm Luxe mattress is a supportive double-sided hybrid that delivers firm comfort. I'm putting it to the test, and so far I love how it eases aches and pains.

Birch launches a new latex mattress from just $692 ahead of 4th of July sales — here’s why it’s a serious rival to Saatva and Avocado
By Ruth Jones Published
The Birch Essential is an organic latex mattress that makes eco-friendly comfort more accessible for consumers. But what does that mean for your sleep?

Helix Midnight Luxe mattress that's 'like sleeping on a marshmallow' gets a 25% price drop — save up to $749
By Ruth Jones Published
The Helix Midnight Luxe mattress is 'everything a side sleeper needs to feel comfy through the night.' Here's how to save 25% in the 4th of July sales.

Where can you buy a Saatva mattress?
By Ruth Jones Last updated
Should you shop online for the best deals on Saatva mattresses or head to a Viewing Room for a luxury testing experience? Our expert guide has all you need to know.

I've finally found a mattress worth buying in the Amazon Prime Day sale — and it's just $162 for a queen
By Ruth Jones Published
I tested the Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress — here's why it's the best Prime Day deal for side sleepers looking to sleep better for less.

Leesa is overhauling its mattress lineup with eco-friendly 'GreenFlex foam' — why it's a must for cleaner sleep and the planet
By Ruth Jones Published
We take a look at how Leesa is making it easier to sleep green with the launch of new GreenFlex BioFoam, which swaps plastic for plant polyols.

I’m a mattress expert — 3 beds I’d buy this Prime Day and 3 I’d get in the 4th of July sales
By Ruth Jones Published
Our expert guide to shopping for a mattress in today's Prime Day deals drop versus the 4th of July sales.

Fall asleep fast in a heatwave with this magnesium-packed bedtime iced tea — here's why it works and how to make it
By Ruth Jones Published
Our fave summer sleep drink uses chamomile, cooling peppermint, and electrolyte-rich coconut water to lower your core temperature from the inside out

The 30 best Prime Day mattress and bedding deals, from $10 — vetted and tracked by our sleep experts
By Claire Davies Last updated
There are scores of Amazon Prime Day mattress deals live today, but few are actually worth it. We've put our sleep team's five+ years of Prime Day sales knowledge to good use to track down today's absolute best offers

From the 'caveman method' to the 'frozen salt water fan trick' — 7 expert-approved ways to cool your bedroom and sleep well in a heatwave
By Ruth Jones Published
Don't let a heatwave ruin your sleep. We've tested 7 ways to stay cool in bed and these were our winners.

Don't wait for Prime Day — shop this cooling mattress topper deal today and get ahead of the heatwaves
By Ruth Jones Published
Heatwaves are forecast but your sleep doesn't have to suffer, thanks to this cooling mattress topper deal from Temur-Pedic.

Waking up at 3 a.m. was ruining my sleep score — until I tried the 7:1 sleep rule and now I'm hitting 90
By Ruth Jones Published
From falling asleep faster to sleeping through the night, here's all the ways the 7:1 rule is boosting my sleep tracker data.

A tech CEO bought his entire team this $3,000 smart mattress cover — here's why
By Ruth Jones Published
Here's why the Eight Sleep smart mattress cover can help manage insomnia and improve productivity.

Reading in bed was causing me to wake up at 3 a.m. — until an insomnia expert made this simple routine tweak to help me sleep through
By Ruth Jones Published
Reading in bed might help you destress but it can also cause this one major issue in your sleep. An expert explains why and what to do instead.
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