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

A close up of the head of a bed with three pillows resting against a headboard, the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud pillow is propped up in the front. A Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic to the right of the picture

I'm a sleep writer — the pillow I use to keep me from waking up with neck pain is 43% off in Prime Day bedding deal

By Ruth Jones published

The Tempur-Pedic Temur-Cloud pillow is like sleeping on a marshmallow and it's only $50.35 in the Prime Day deals.

Pillows & Bedding
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the top left corner

Save up to $1,019 on a Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress in Prime Day beating deal

By Ruth Jones published

The Tempur-Pedic closeout sale is home to one of the biggest mattress deals this Prime Day — a queen drops to $1,539

Mattresses
The Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the top right corner

Nectar mattress takes on Prime Day in huge flash sale — an extra 15% off top-rated beds-in-a-box

By Ruth Jones published

The Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress is cheaper than Black Friday in this Prime Day rival sale — a queen is just $552.

Mattresses
The Vibe Luxury Plush Super Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

Forget Prime Day — I found 7 Walmart mattress deals that beat Amazon's sale, with prices from $118

By Ruth Jones last updated

I track mattress deals and these Walmart savings are so good they almost made me forget about Prime Day — save up to $400.

Mattresses
A collage of our medium-firm mattress testing process

The best medium-firm mattress 2025: 7 beds tested and approved by sleep experts

By Alison Barretta last updated

The best medium-firm mattresses combine firm support with plenty of cushioning for all sleep positions. We've tested plenty of these Goldilocks beds, and here's our top 7

Mattresses
The image shows a woman with nighttime anxiety laying in bed with her eyes open in the darkness

How to sleep during the 4th of July fireworks — expert shares top tips for adults, children and pets

By Ruth Jones published

Expert tips on how to sleep during the noise, light and stress of a firework display, plus advice for kids and pets.

Sleep
Saatva's Presidents' Day sale takes $400 off all mattresses over $1,000

I'm a deals hunter — 11 beds I'd buy in the 4th July mattress sales

By Ruth Jones last updated

Today's 4th of July mattress sales are hotting up — our guide shows you where to find the biggest deals from our favourite brands

Mattresses
Saatva Viewing Room Philly exterior

Where can you buy a Saatva mattress?

By Rachael Penn, Ruth Jones last updated

Is it better to buy a Saatva mattress online or in person at one of its Viewing Rooms? We have all the details.

Mattresses
The foot of the Plank Firm mattress sitting on a wooden bed frame in a bedroom, showing the Plank logo

Plank Firm Mattress review: A dual-sided mattress that offers support all-round

By Ruth Jones last updated

Here's everything you need to know about this very firm mattress which we put to test for over a month.

Mattresses
The Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress review

By Ruth Jones last updated

Review The Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress offers great value— but is it the right fit for your sleep style?

Review
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

'America’s comfiest mattress for nearly all sleepers' — save $400 on the Saatva Classic today

By Ruth Jones published

Our favorite deal on the luxury hotel-style Saatva Classic mattress is back

Mattresses
A man sleeping with his arms stretched overhead with grey bedsheets and light shining in through blinds

Don't sleep naked — 7 top tips for sleeping better in a heatwave

By Ruth Jones published

Our guide to the best (and most unexpected!) methods for sleeping in the summer heat — from closing the windows to putting your clothes on.

Sleep
Two mattress testers sitting on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress in a bedroom, testing the bed to see if it deserves a place in our memory foam mattress guide

Can you put a memory foam mattress on an adjustable bed?

By Ruth Jones published

Want a memory foam mattress for an adjustable bed? Our expert guide to what to look for (and what to avoid.)

Mattress Care
A woman making the bed in a using white bedding in a room

The cheap bedding product that has kept me sleeping cool so far this summer

By Ruth Jones published

I'm settling the debate: yes, you need a top sheet. This simple layer helps you stay cozy in summer without overheating.

Pillows & Bedding
The Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

'A dreamy feel and ample support': Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress review

By Alex Temblador last updated

The Helix Dusk Luxe mattress promises luxury support to stomach sleepers but can it deliver? Our sleep experts put it to the test...

Mattresses
A man lies in bed relaxing, with headphones over his ears, his eyes closed, and his hands behind his head.

Pink noise can help you sleep better, say experts — but what is it?

By Ruth Jones published

The lower frequencies of pink noise sound gentle to the ear — we asked the experts how it can help you sleep.

Sleep
On the left, the Helix Dawn mattress on a rattan bed frame in a blue bedroom. On the right, a Saatva Classic mattress on a white bed frame in a blue bedroom

Helix Dawn vs Saatva Classic mattress — which supportive hybrid is right for your sleep?

By Ruth Jones published

We've slept on the Helix Dawn and Saatva Classic mattress — our expert guide to choosing between them.

Mattresses
The Crayan Mattress on a low bed frame in a bedroom. The mattress has a white quilted top, gray side paneling and the Crayan logo on the front of the mattress

100,000 mattresses sold on Amazon recalled due to fire risk — what you need to know

By Ruth Jones published

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on Crayan mattresses sold via Amazon due to fire safety risk.

Mattresses
Image shows bed bugs nestled inside folds on a mattress

This city is the worst in the US for bed bugs — but with my top bed bug prevention tip you don't have to cancel your 4th of July getaway

By Ruth Jones last updated

Diatomaceous earth is an affordable bed bug treatment that can keep your mattress pest free, even in the height of bed bug season.

Mattress Care
A woman struggling to sleep in a hot room

'No flipping required' — how a simple pillow switch helped me sleep cooler

By Ruth Jones published

My firm and breathable pillow has changed my sleep for the better this summer, right in time for a heatwave.

Pillows & Bedding
A closeup of the MUSICOZY Headphone Sleep Mask in green against a white sheet with the straps showing at the back

I tried Amazon’s best-selling headphone sleep mask — it’s only $29.99 and it's coming with me on summer vacation

By Ruth Jones published

The MUSICOZY Bluetooth eye mask creates an immersive cocoon and its lightweight design makes it perfect for better sleep on the go.

Sleep Tech
The Casper Cloud One mattress in a box on a wooden bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Lowest Price deals graphic in the lower left corner

I track mattress sales for a living and this is the best deal I've ever seen on the Casper Cloud One

By Ruth Jones published

The new Casper Cloud One is a plush mattress for side sleepers and in the early 4th of July sale you can save up to $250.

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

I've tried the Midnight Luxe mattress and it's a dream for side sleepers — but there's a different luxury hybrid I'd buy in the Helix sale

By Ruth Jones published

I'm a mattress tester and this is my guide to the top picks of the Helix mattress sale with 27% off top-rated luxury hybrid beds.

Mattresses
A hand holds a piece of dry cloth over a dark brown stain on a mattress, ready to blot away the stain.

Baking soda for self tan stains — plus other tips for keeping your mattress clean this summer

By Ruth Jones published

From self tan to sweat to sand, expert mattress cleaning tips for keeping your bed clean even as you enjoy the summer.

Mattress Care
A woman asleep at desk in front of laptop and yellow mug as she's tired all the time

70% of college students don't get enough rest — 5 tips to transform your dorm room into a sleep sanctuary

By Ruth Jones published

Good sleep helps us learn — we've done our homework to find the best tips to help college students get more and better sleep.

Sleep
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