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

Two women sit on the Helix Dawn Mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

I prefer firm mattresses — 3 I'd buy in Memorial Day sales after sleeping on them

By Ruth Jones published

Switching to firm mattresses has transformed my sleep — here's what I'd buy in the Memorial Day sales, from $179.

Mattresses
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a luxury bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop graphic in the bottom left

Saatva's most affordable mattress drops to $949 in Memorial Day sale — how to get luxury for less

By Ruth Jones published

The Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress delivers Saatva's signature luxury and you can save $400 in the Memorial Day sale with our link

Mattresses
The Purple Plus mattress on a bed frame in a room (left) vs the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (right)

Should you buy a queen or full size mattress this Memorial Day? Here's how to tell

By Ruth Jones last updated

Our expert guide to full and queen size mattresses, including how to decide which size is right for your sleep needs this Memorial Day.

Mattresses
A woman sits on the edge of the Siena Memory Foam Mattress in a bedroom, testing the edge support of this cheap gel memory foam mattress. A Tom's Guide lowest price deals graphic in the right corner

I never thought I'd want a cheap foam mattress but the Siena Essential proved me wrong — and it's $179 for a queen

By Ruth Jones published

The Siena Essential Mattress is a budget-friendly gel memory foam mattresses and it's cheaper than ever at Amazon with a queen only $179.

Mattresses
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a happy couple sits on top of the bed, a Tom's Guide price drop deal's graphic (left)

How to save on a Tempur-Pedic mattress this Memorial Day — I’m a sleep writer, here are my tips

By Ruth Jones published

I track mattress prices — here's how to get the best price on a Tempur-Pedic mattress in the Memorial Day sales

Mattresses
Five people and a dog sit at the head of a Nolah Luxe Alaskan king mattress in a bedroom, showing how large this oversized mattress is

I tried the biggest mattress size you can buy — here’s what you need to know about Alaskan king beds

By Ruth Jones published

Alaskan king mattresses are among the biggest bed sizes — we squeezed on five people and a dog. Here's what you need to know.

Mattresses
The Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra on a mattress (left), and a Sleep Number m7 smart bed (right)

Eight Sleep vs Sleep Number: Which smart mattress should you buy if you snore?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Can Eight Sleep or Sleep Number smart beds stop your snoring? We explore which deal to shop this Presidents' Day.

Sleep Tech
Brooklyn Bedding 3" Latex Mattress Topper

5 signs you need a bed topper and not a new mattress in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones last updated

Thinking of buying a mattress this Memorial Day? You may only need to buy a bed topper instead if you spot these signs.

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

Save $400 on the Saatva Classic, the mattress we think '99% of you will sleep comfortably on'

By Ruth Jones published

This deal marks a return to biggest saving you'll get on the Saatva Classic this year

Mattresses
Saatva Memory Foam mattress

I track mattress sales for a living — 5 early Memorial Day deals you should shop this weekend

By Ruth Jones published

Don't wait for Memorial Day — I've found the biggest mattress sales to shop today, with deals from Saatva, Helix and more.

Mattresses
A woman sits on the foot of a queen size Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, her arms stretched as she considers the size of the mattress

Which size Saatva mattress should you buy in the Memorial Day sales?

By Ruth Jones published

Twin? Queen? Split Cal king? We explore Saatva mattress sizes you can save on in the Memorial Day sales.

Mattresses
Two women sit on the Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom. they're looking at the mattress trying to decide if this is the right one for their sleep needs

How to try a Saatva mattress before you buy in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

After testing the Saatva Classic we rated it our favorite mattress — here's how you can try it for yourself this Memorial Day.

Mattresses
The Sleepy's By Sealy HD Firm Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

The Mattress Firm Memorial Day sale is here — save up to $480 on a comfy new bed

By Ruth Jones published

I've searched the Mattress Firm Memorial Day sale to find today's best deals, with offers from Serta, Sealy, Zinus and more.

Mattresses
A man sits on the edge of his bed because he can't sleep

'Game-changing': Headspace's new Better Sleep course shown to reduce insomnia symptoms fast

By Ruth Jones published

We explore how a CBT-I inspired Headspace course has been helping users sleep better, reduce symptoms of insomnia, and feel happier overall.

Sleep
coffee maker

Experts reveal how long caffeine stays in your body — and it might be the reason you can't sleep

By Ruth Jones published

Caffeine can linger in your body many hours after consumption — we explore how this impacts your sleep.

Sleep
The new Casper Cloud One Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, two pillows places at the head of the bed

Casper’s new plush mattress for side sleepers could change the face of memory foam beds as we know it

By Ruth Jones published

The Casper Cloud One mattress features an innovative memory foam core. Could this change sleep comfort as we know it?

Mattresses
Two women sit on the Helix Dawn Mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

Helix has launched a flash sale with up to $1,214 off and it's the biggest price drop we're likely to get ahead of Memorial Day

By Ruth Jones published

I've tried all kinds of Helix mattresses — these are the 3 deals I recommend in today's Helix 27% off flash sale.

Mattresses
Rubber gloves hands holding a spray bottle and cleaning brush over white mattress surface

'The only thing that worked for us' — the pet-friendly pest killer that gets rid of bed bugs

By Ruth Jones published

CrossFire is the mattress-friendly solution Reddit users swear by for getting rid of bed bugs.

Mattress Care
A man sits on the edge of a Sealy Dreamlife Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

Better sleep for less — 5 queen mattress deals under $500 you can shop right now

By Ruth Jones published

I've scoured the sales at Amazon, Wayfair and more to find my favorite queen mattress deals, starting from $249.

Mattresses
Image shows the Saatva Classic mattress on a white and rose gold marble background with a blue Presidents' Day mattress sales luggage tag badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

Sleeping on the Saatva Classic is like 'getting a full body massage' — and you can save an extra $50 tonight only

By Ruth Jones published

The Saatva Classic is a five star mattress and in the Friday night sale a queen is only $1,735.

Mattresses
The Avocado Grand Luxe Mattress with pillow top on a wooden bed frame in a bedroom

Is this the most luxurious organic bed ever? Avocado launches the Grand Luxe mattress

By Ruth Jones last updated

With prices starting at $8,499, the Grand Luxe is Avocado's most expensive — and most indulgent — organic mattress.

Mattresses
The Avocado Green Mattress on a simple wooden bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

It's Earth Day and our favorite organic mattresses are on sale — here are the deals we recommend

By Ruth Jones published

Support the environment and your sleep with deals on mattresses from Avocado, Naturepedic and more.

Mattresses
Bed bugs

Bed bugs in your mattress? Experts say this $10 garden product gets rid of them fast

By Ruth Jones published

We explore if diatomaceous earth can kill bed bugs and how to use it.

Mattress Care
The Saatva Murphy Bed Mattress on a Murphy bed frame lying flat, in a bedroom

What is the Saatva Murphy Bed Mattress and should you buy it?

By Ruth Jones published

The Saatva Murphy Bed Mattress brings luxury sleep to small spaces — we explore its build, price and comfort.

Mattresses
Two women sit on the Helix Dawn Mattress for stomach sleepers, photographed on a light wooden bed frame in a blue bedroom

I'm a stomach sleeper who switched to a firm mattress a year ago — here's why I'm never going back to soft beds

By Ruth Jones published

I though soft beds were necessary for a cozy sleep feel but firm mattresses have revamped my sleep comfort.

Mattresses
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