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

A woman lies in bed in the middle of the night unable to sleep, watching her alarm clock which is placed on a nightstand in the foreground of the image

The 5 sleep types and how they impact our mental health, according to scientists

By Ruth Jones published

How we sleep (or don't sleep) impacts our brain in different ways, a new study finds. We asked an expert what these 'sleep profiles' mean for your health.

Sleep
A collage of mattresses available in the October Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Top left the Beautyrest Prime Dream, top right the Zinus 8-inch Green tea Memory Foam, bottom right the Classic Homes Cool Gel Mattress, bottom left the Siena Signature Mattress. In the middle, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic

October Prime Day mattress deals 2025: Sleep better for less

By Claire Davies last updated

The October Prime Day mattress sales are over, but there's still savings to be had from DreamCloud, Nectar, Sealy, and more.

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The Lucid Memory Foam Mattress with two cushions at the had of the bed, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the top left corner, against an orange background

This Lucid mattress is so cheap, I think it could be the Prime Day bed deal to beat

By Ruth Jones published

It's rare to see a saving on the Lucid mattress so shop this Prime Day deal before all the sizes sell out.

Mattresses
The Westin Heavenly Bed luxury hotel mattress on an upholstered bed frame against a blue background, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the top left

This luxury hotel mattress just dropped to its lowest price all year — save up to $800 in this Prime Day beating deal

By Ruth Jones published

The Westin Heavenly Bed promises sophisticated, luxurious comfort and now it's cheaper than I've ever seen it in this Black Friday-beating sale.

Mattresses
A close up of a pair of hands in rubber gloves using vinegar to blot the corner of a mattress. In the top left, a close up of a spider

This vinegar mattress cleaning hack will banish spiders from your bed this fall — here's how

By Frances Daniels, Ruth Jones published

A cleaning expert reveals why you should be dabbing vinegar on your mattress — it's a must this spider season.

Mattress Care
The image shows the Helix Midnight Luxe on the left of the image and the Helix Dusk Luxe on the right

Helix Midnight Luxe vs Helix Dusk Luxe mattress: Which luxury hybrid should you buy?

By Jo Plumridge, Ruth Jones last updated

We look at the key differences between the Helix Midnight Luxe and the Helix Dusk Luxe to see which luxury hybrid mattress performs best on price, design, comfort, and support.

Mattresses
A split image: on the left, a front-on shot of the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. On the right, a side on image of the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Tempur-Cloud vs Tempur-Adapt: Which is the best Tempur-Pedic mattress for you?

By Rachael Penn, Ruth Jones last updated

We've tested both the Tempur-Cloud and Tempur-Adapt mattress — here's which one delivers the best comfort and support for you.

Mattresses
On the left, a woman wearing pajamas sits in her bedroom and works on her laptop. In the middle, a member of the Tom's Guide sleep team enjots a good night's rest on a comfortable mattress. On the right, a woman lies in her bed and writes notes in a notebook.

Can't sleep? 3 habits to start today for better rest tonight, expert reveals

By Ruth Jones last updated

Sleep expert Dr. Leah Kaylor explains how to craft an easy routine for improving your rest, including the 'gold standard' habit for better sleep

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The Westin Heavenly Bed mattress on a bed frame in a room, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals badge in the top left

Don't wait for Black Friday! These world-famous hotels are selling their mattresses for 20% off right now

By Ruth Jones published

Save up to $772 on a luxury hotel mattress from Westin, Marriott and more — here's why this weekend is the time to shop.

Mattresses
A couple asleep in bed under white bedsheets, lying back to back

Matthew McConaughey’s bedroom downgrade is 'best thing’ for his marriage — but mattress experts disagree

By Ruth Jones published

Matthew McConaughey might like to cuddle but our mattress experts agree that personal space is better for sleep.

Mattresses
A woman lies in bed sleeping soundly. In the top left, a box out showing a closeup of two hands performing the five finger breathing method for better sleep

Forget finger breathing — here’s what actually works when you’re too stressed to sleep

By Ruth Jones published

Five finger breathing is an expert-recommended technique to stop stress ruining your sleep. I went hands-on to see if it works.

Sleep
The image shows the Zinus Green Tea mattress on the left and the Siena Memory Foam mattress on the right in a side by side comparison

Zinus Green Tea vs Siena Memory Foam: Which cheap mattress should you buy?

By Rachael Penn, Ruth Jones last updated

We've tested both the Zinus Green Tea and the Siena Memory Foam mattress. Here we put them head-to-head to find the right one for you.

Mattresses
A woman lies on a mattress made up with the Utopia Bedding Sheet Set in a pale green color

Studies warns that 51% of adults aren't using this essential bedding item and it could be ruining your mattress

By Ruth Jones published

A mattress protector is an easy and inexpensive way to keep your bed cleaner for longer — here's why you need one.

Mattress Care
On the left, an image of a bed in a bedroom, made up with a yellow duvet and pillows. On the right, a closeup of a mattress with dark spots at the corner which might indicate mold, with a finger pointing to the stain

The one mattress stain you should never ignore — expert explains why and what to do

By Ruth Jones last updated

Dark spots on your mattress are an early sign of mold plus other common mattress stains, rated from harmless to dangerous.

Mattress Care
An image of a woman experiencing sleep deprivation, she's standing in a kitchen holding a cup of coffee and yawning widely. In the top right corner, a picture of creatine powder being added to water in a workout bottle, a dumbbell in the background

Tired of being tired? Scientists say this unexpected supplement could help undo sleep deprivation

By Ruth Jones published

Creatine is a popular pre-workout supplement but recent studies suggest it might also help those experiencing sleep deprivation.

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The Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame against a pink and blue background. In the top left, a Tom's Guide Act Fast! deals badge

Don't wait for Black Friday — get $300 off the Saatva Classic mattress now before prices go up

By Ruth Jones published

The Saatva Classic is our top-rated mattress for all sleep styles and right now might be the best time to save.

Mattresses
A collage of images against a green background — in the top left corner an image of a monkey in the rainforest. In the bottom right, a woman lies in bed stretching after a good night's sleep

I thought the viral drunken monkey sleep hack was a joke — until I tried it

By Ruth Jones last updated

The drunken monkey sleep method might sound like a bananas way to drift off, but this viral TikTok hack has surprising benefits.

Sleep
On the left, an image of the Nectar Premier memory foam mattress on a bed frame in our sleep studio. A member of our testing team lies on the bed while another team member jumps on. To the right, a member of our testing team sits on the edge of the Plank Firm mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom.

Memory foam mattress face-off: I tested the Nectar Premier and the Plank Firm but there's a clear winner

By Ruth Jones published

The Nectar Premier and Plank Firm are two of our highest rated mattresses. I pit them head to head in this memory foam mattress face-off.

Mattresses
A woman lies on her back in a bed that has white bedding, covering her face with one hand.

Chronic insomnia could be aging your brain by 3.5 years, scientists find

By Ruth Jones published

A new study uncovers the link between dementia and chronic insomnia, a condition though to impact around 12% of Americans.

Sleep Problems
A woman sits on the end of a thin mattress in a bed frame in a bedroom. As the mattress has a small build, it lacks some support and cushioning

Yes, you can sleep on a six-inch mattress but I don't recommend it — here's why

By Ruth Jones published

Only three types of people need a six-inch mattress — we explore the reasons to buy, and all the reasons to avoid, these thin beds.

Mattresses
A photo of a bed on a bed frame in a bedroom, in the top right corner, a close up of bed bugs hiding in fabric

Bed bugs love it when you store these 5 things by your mattress, experts warn

By Ruth Jones published

The space under your bed is an easy storage solution but we're exploring how forgotten clutter might harm your mattress — and your sleep.

Mattress Care
A collage of images, showing mattresses being tested. In the top left, two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team sit on the Saatva Classic mattress. Top right, a mattress tester lies on the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress. Bottom left, two women on box a rolled up mattress in a box. Bottom right, two women sit on the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress. A Tom's Guide price drop deals badge in the center.

Labor Day Mattress Sales: What you need to know

By Claire Davies last updated

The Labor Day sales are an excellent time to save on a mattress — here's our complete guide to the deals and how to get better sleep for less.

Mattresses
A person sits on the edge of the Plank Firm mattress, Extra Firm side, to test the edge support

I thought memory foam mattresses weren’t for me but after trying a firm foam bed, I’m ready for a re-think

By Ruth Jones published

The Plank Firm changed my view on memory foam mattresses — here's why I have a new appreciation for this popular material.

Mattresses
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 Labor Day sale: Best offers still live

By Claire Davies last updated

You can still save in the Saatva Labor Day mattress sales but act fast to get up to $525 of a luxury handcrafted bed.

Mattresses
A collage of mattress testing images. To the left, a woman sits on the end of the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame. In the top right, a close up of the end of the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, with two testers sitting on the bed. In the bottom right, a mattress tester presses her hands into the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid to test the pressure relief. In the corner, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic

I searched 100s of Labor Day mattress sales to bring you my 5 favorite deals — and they're still live

By Ruth Jones published

It's your last chance to save in the Labor Day mattress sales but I've done the hard work for you, finding the only 5 deals you need to know about.

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