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

The Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (right)

This is the feature seniors need to look for in a mattress this Black Friday — according to my 69-year old mom

By Ruth Jones last updated

Strong edge support makes the Saatva Classic a great mattress for seniors (and anyone with achy joints) — and it's $400 off this Black Friday.

Mattresses
A collage showing a DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress (top right) and the Dreamstage Value Hybrid Mattress (bottom) left against a blue background. In the bottom right is a Tom's Guide Black Friday Mattress deals badge

DreamCloud and Dreamstage Value mattress — I've tried them both and this is the hybrid I'd buy in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Jones published

I've tried both the DreamCloud and the Dreamstage and they're excellent value hybrid mattresses — but for side sleepers, there's an obvious choice.

Mattresses
On the left, a close up of a woman lying on her side on the Saatva Classic mattress. On the right, an overhead shot of two women lying on the Saatva Classic mattress, one on her side and one on her back with her hips turned to the side

What Saatva mattress should side sleepers buy?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Saatva's luxury line-up accommodates every type of side sleeper and in our expert guide we'll find the best Saatva mattress for your side sleeping needs.

Mattresses
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress

How long does a hybrid mattress last? Plus 3 signs you need to replace yours

By Ruth Jones last updated

A hybrid mattress won't last forever, and in this guide we explore the key signs that it's time to replace your hybrid bed.

Mattresses
On the left, a shot of our sleep testers sitting on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in the sleep studio. On the right, the Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in our tester's bedroom.

I tried a $1,000 mattress and a cheap alternative — this is the one I'd actually buy in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Jones published

I've tried both the Nectar Premier and the Zinus Green Tea mattress and in my experience,and here's the one that I preferred

Mattresses
On the left, a hand holds up the cover of a pillow to reveal the interior filling. On the right, pillow tester Ruth Jones is stomach sleeping on the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow on a bed in her bedroom

I upgraded to this Tempur-Pedic pillow to finally get rid of my neck pain — and it helped me sleep so much better

By Ruth Jones published

I learned the hard way that you should replace your pillow every two years — and the Black Friday sales are the perfect time for an upgrade.

Pillows & Bedding
A woman sits on a Casper Dream Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, reading a book. In the bottom left corner, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals badge

Casper's Black Friday sale is live — this is the mattress I'm buying

By Ruth Jones published

Save up to $960 on Casper's Dream Mattress that's like "sleeping on a cloud" in this early Black Friday sale.

Mattresses
A member of our mattress testing team jumps onto the Nolah Original All Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. She dives onto the bed ready to hit the cushioned comfort layers

What are mattress comfort layers and why are they important?

By Becky George last updated

Don't know what a comfort layer is in a mattress? Our expert guide explains it all, including how to pick a bed with the right comfort layers for your sleep needs.

Mattresses
cleaning mattress with rubber gloves on

Stop! You’re cleaning your mattress wrong — here are the only tips you need for a fresher, bug-free bed this winter

By Ruth Jones published

Cozy season is here but before you start hibernating, here are out top tips to keep your mattress clean all winter — and what you should never do.

Mattress Care
A Sheraton Mattress, bedding and pillows in a Sheraton hotel room. To the left, you can see the edges of the bathroom, to the right, a sitting area.

What is the Sheraton Hotel mattress — and where can you buy it?

By Ruth Jones last updated

We explore the mattresses used in Sheraton Hotels and how to buy one for your own bedroom, plus affordable alternatives.

Mattresses
The Ritz-Carlton Mattress on a box spring and bed frame in a hotel room

What is the Ritz-Carlton Hotel mattress — and should you buy it?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Ritz-Carlton mattress can deliver the 'unrivaled' comfort it promises — and it could be your best Black Friday splurge. Here's all you need to know.

Mattresses
King size Westin Heavenly Bed on location at Westin New York at Times Square

What mattress does the Westin use?

By Ruth Jones last updated

We've been hands-on with the Westin Heavenly Bed and here's everything you need to know about the much-loved hotel mattress.

Mattresses
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.

Mattresses
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

Sleep
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
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