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

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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.

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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.

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Our expert guide on sleeping better for less in the 4th of July mattress sales, with deals from Brooklyn Bedding, DreamCloud, Birch and more.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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Heatwaves are forecast but your sleep doesn't have to suffer, thanks to this cooling mattress topper deal from Temur-Pedic.

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From falling asleep faster to sleeping through the night, here's all the ways the 7:1 rule is boosting my sleep tracker data.

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Here's why the Eight Sleep smart mattress cover can help manage insomnia and improve productivity.

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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.

By Becky George, Ruth Jones Last updated
Don't try and smuggle a pillow home in your luggage — you can enjoy luxury vacation comfort at home year-round with these pillows used by your favorite hotels.
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