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

This popular Christmas pajama set is a big no-no for this type of sleeper
By Ruth Jones published
You might end up sweating around the Christmas tree if you wrap your self up in flannel and fleece pajamas this festive season.

Can't sleep? The 'relaxing' habit that kept me awake and how I got my sleep back on track
By Ruth Jones published
I thought de-stress games would help me wind-down before bed but gamifying relaxation just kept me awake.

I tried every kind of sleep hack in 2025 — these are the only 3 I’m taking into the New Year
By Ruth Jones published
From drunken monkeys to cashmere socks, I've tried all kinds of sleep hacks during 2025 but only a few have had a positive impact on my rest.

The one thing you can do to your spare room to keep your guests happy — and it doesn't cost a thing
By Ruth Jones published
Tips to declutter your spare room and turn it into a sleep sanctuary, right in time for holiday guests.

It's the last weekend to clean your mattress before Christmas — why you should and the 3 vital steps to get rid of winter germs, smells and stains
By Ruth Jones published
Easy cleaning hacks to get your mattress festive fresh before Santa (and your guests) arrive, using things you already have in your cabinets.

How to sleep well when you're not in your own bed — plus 3 sleep essentials you need in your suitcase
By Ruth Jones published
Can't sleep in a new room? Don't let the first night effect ruin your holidays with our guide to sleeping well in a different bed.

Expert warns everyone should check their mattress for this dangerous stain in the winter
By Ruth Jones published
An expert explains how a moldy mattress might be making your sick and what you can do to keep your bed (and your health) safe.

Doctors warn this common sleep problem could leave you at risk of 'super flu' — here's how to prevent it
By Ruth Jones published
A new study explores how insomnia and anxiety are linked to a weakened immune system. Here's why, plus expert tips for sleeping better in flu season.

I tested two of Amazon's best-selling mattresses and they can be in your guest room by Christmas — this is the one I recommend
By Ruth Jones published
I've tested both the Zinus Green Tea and Siena Signature mattress and I recommend them for guest rooms. But there's one I want Santa to leave under my tree.

Stop bed bugs from ruining your guest room mattress this holiday season — all you need is a credit card
By Ruth Jones published
Bed bugs love the busy holiday season so keep them out of your mattress with this handy bed bug prevention kit you already own.

This one piece of bedding can help you stay cozy at night without turning the heating on — and it's not an electric blanket
By Ruth Jones published
Struggling to stay cozy at night as the temperatures drop? How a weighted blanket can keep you warm, help you sleep and save you money.

Waking up at 4am? Fall asleep and stay asleep with these products we've tested and loved — from $4
By Ruth Jones published
From silk eye masks to body pillows, these sleep-friendly products have helped our team avoid those dreaded 4am wake-ups — from $4.

Turn your bedroom into a hotel suite — the luxury sleep gifts I'm buying from Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and more
By Ruth Jones published
Plan the ultimate staycation and treat yourself (or your friends) to luxury hotel comfort with these sleep gifts, starting from $8.

Act fast! Our favorite luxury mattresses and their affordable alternatives in the last-minute Cyber Monday sales
By Ruth Jones published
These are the luxury mattresses worth the splurge and the best budget alternatives if you're looking to save — chosen by someone who tests them for a living.

This is your final chance to save up to $1,350 with these 3 Cyber Monday hotel mattress deals from Westin, Hilton, and Ritz-Carlton
By Ruth Jones published
These savings won't last so invest in your sleep this Travel Tuesday with discounts on luxury-hotel mattresses.

Shopping for a comfy side sleeper mattress? My favorite is on sale from $549
By Ruth Jones published
I tested the Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress and loved it for side sleeping. It's just $949 for a queen in today's sale.

Saatva Classic vs Siena Signature: Should you buy a luxury or budget mattress in the Cyber Monday sales?
By Ruth Jones published
Is the Saatva Classic worth the splurge this Cyber Monday? Or should you save with the Siena?

Cyber Monday vs Black Friday mattress deals: when is the best time to buy a mattress?
By Claire Davies last updated
Are the Black Friday mattress deals the best time to buy a mattress or do bigger sales arrive on Cyber Monday? We’ve analyzed past sales to find out.

3 sink-in soft mattresses for side sleepers to buy for under $500 this Black Friday — chosen by someone who tests them
By Ruth Jones published
The Black Friday deals I think side sleepers will love, including a big discount on one of my favorite mattresses of 2025.

Saatva Black Friday sale 2025: The best deal of the year is back
By Claire Davies last updated
I've been tracking the Saatva Black Friday sale for five years — here's why this year's offer is worth shopping if you're looking to bring home one of its luxury handcrafted mattresses.

Simba Black Friday mattress sale: The best deal of the year is back
By Ruth Jones last updated
You can save up to £864 in Simba's Black Friday mattress sale, which is offering up to 30% off for a limited time.

MUSICOZY Sleep Headphones: An effective blackout mask with average sound quality but a great price
By Ruth Jones published
The MUSICOZY sleep mask features soothing blackout and is my new travel companion — but it's not for audiophiles.

The best Black Friday deals for improving your sleep on a budget
By Ruth Jones published
Sleep better for less with our guide to the best budget mattresses and accessories in the Black Friday sales — tested and chosen by experts.

Tom's Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Memory Foam Mattress
By Ruth Jones published
We look for cushioned contouring, excellent motion isolation and reliable support in a memory foam mattress — the Nectar Premier does it all and more.

"Unlocking a super power by taking sleep seriously" — Saatva's CEO on luxury mattresses, gold medal moments and why we should treat sleep like a workout
By Ruth Jones published
I spoke to Saatva CEO Ron Rudzin on how this luxury mattress partnership might create some gold medal moments and why we should all treat sleep like an Olympic final.
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