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

On the left, the Cocoon by Sealy Chill Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. On the right, the Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in the Tom's Guide Sleep studio

Cocoon by Sealy Chill vs Nectar Mattress: which affordable memory foam mattress should you buy?

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Cocoon by Sealy Chill vs Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress have been tested by our experts — we compare price, comfort and support.

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A collage of sleep products for students going back to school on a blue/green gradient background including a grey Siena mattress, mattress vacuum, cooling pillow, sunrise alarm clock and purple Loop earplugs. Tom's Guide price drop logo in centre.

The best 35+ back to school sleep and dorm mattress deals — starting from $4 and chosen by recent graduates

By Ruth Jones, Eve Davies published

From bed sheets, pillows to mattresses and more — the products you actually need to sleep well at school, starting from $4 and chosen by graduates.

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A collage of items included in this deals hub, including a Coop Sleep Bundle featuring pillows, mattress topper and sheets in the top left, a Casper One Mattress in the top right, a Casper sheet and pillows bundle in the bottom right and a Siena mattress in the bottom left. In the middle is the Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

Tired of back to school shopping? These bundles are the easy way to upgrade your dorm bed from $149

By Ruth Jones published

Just one-click can sort out your back to school sleep checklist — we've found mattress and bedding bundles from just $149.99.

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A Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame with two cushions at the head of the bed, against a yellow background. To the left, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic

I slept on one of Amazon’s best selling mattresses for college students and it's perfect for your dorm room — from $159

By Ruth Jones published

Within this essay I will explore why the Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress is right for your dorm room bed after sleeping on it myself

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The Tempur-Pedic Temur-Cloud Pillow at the head of.a bed, resting upright in front of two other pillows that are propped against the headboard.

Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow review 2025

By Ruth Jones last updated

Editor's Choice

We tested the Tempur-Pedic Tempur Cloud for four weeks and here's our full review of its overall performance.

Pillows & Bedding
A collage of images of the best mattresses for college students to shop this weekend. In the top left, two women sit on the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress. In the bottom left, a woman lies back on the EGOHOME Dreamer mattress. In the top right, a man and dog lie on the Casper The One mattress. In the bottom right, the Siena Signature Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the middle.

5 college dorm mattress deals that I wish I'd had in school — starting from $164

By Ruth Jones published

Don't settle for a lumpy college mattress — browse these dorm bed deals before the semester starts, with money off Siena, Casper and more.

Mattresses
The Dreamstage Value Quilted Hybrid Mattress by Diamond mattresses, on a bed frame in our reviewer's bedroom as she prepares to test it

I've spent a week sleeping on the Dreamstage Value mattress and a heatwave has exposed its flaw

By Ruth Jones published

The Diamond Dreamstage Value Quilted Hybrid Mattress has a mid-range price tag and impressive support — although it came up short during a heatwave.

Mattresses
On the left, an overhead shot of a person using their laptop while sitting on their bed, a phone to one side. On the right, two mattress testers sitting on top of a mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, discussing the comfort and quality

Would you let TikTok choose your bed? Shoppers are using social media to find a mattress — but I think it’s a bad idea

By Ruth Jones published

Social media might be a great place to find opinions but I'm wary of its uses when mattress shopping — here's why.

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A college student lies on her side in bed, sleeping on the Avocado Eco Organic mattress topper with an Avocado Organic pillow beneath her head and one in her arms. She's wrapped in a blanket. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the top right corner

Save $60 on Avocado Green’s dorm room mattress topper and pillow bundle — why I’d buy it for cleaner, comfier sleep

By Ruth Jones published

Turn your dorm bed from a D- to an A+ with this college essential — the Avocado mattress topper bundle is now 15% off.

Mattress Toppers
On the left, the Cocoon by Sealy Chill Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, some cushions piled up at the head of the bed. On the right, the Siena 10" Signature mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, some pillows placed at the head of the bed.

Cocoon by Sealy Chill vs Siena Signature: Which cheap memory foam mattress should you buy?

By Ruth Jones published

Can the Sealy Chill's superior cooling beat the low price of the Siena?

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Two Tom's Guide mattress testers sat crossed legged on the Birch Luxe Natural mattress laughing and smiling

I'm a mattress tester — here's how to break in your new bed quickly

By Ruth Jones published

Don't like that 'fresh out the box' feel of your new bed? Here's how to break your mattress in plus how long it takes.

Mattress Care
On the left, a hand presses into the surface of Tempur Material on the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress. On the right, a hand presses into the surface of the memory foam top layer of the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress

How does Tempur-Pedic's mattress material compare with memory foam? We take a look

By Ruth Jones published

Our expert guide to Tempur-Material vs memory foam, including price, feel, design and whether Tempur-Pedic mattress foam lives up to the hype.

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A close up of the Cool Gel Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, with three cushions resting against the headboard. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals badge (left)

I'm a deals hunter — 5 queen mattresses under $400 to shop this weekend

By Ruth Jones published

We've scoured the mattress sales to find you all the best deals to shop this weekend, including money off cooling mattresses.

Mattresses
A woman stands in front of a window in her bedroom during time, with her hands on the curtains preparing to pull them closed

Experts say the caveman method can help you sleep in a heatwave — but I tried it and no thanks

By Ruth Jones published

The caveman method did make my room slightly cooler in heatwave but my messed up body clock meant I still couldn't sleep.

Sleep
Woman performing upward dog on yoga mat during hot yoga class

Can't sleep? Yoga could add almost two extra hours to your rest, study finds

By Ruth Jones published

Can a quiet stroll or meditative yoga practise this evening help you sleep better tonight? A recent review explores the positive impact of gentle exercise on better sleep.

Sleep
A Birch Elite Natural Mattress on a bed frame in a well lit bedroom

Birch launches new luxury organic mattress for side sleepers — and it's already 27% off

By Ruth Jones published

The Birch Elite Natural mattress promises indulgent comfort from the makers of one of our favorite organic mattresses.

Mattresses
An old mattress leans against the side of a building

Redditor's ‘gross’ new mattress is making me itch — what to do if your bed is delivered damaged

By Ruth Jones last updated

Unboxing a new mattress only to discover it's unusable turns your dream bed into a nightmare — at least for this Redditor.

Mattresses
A woman sits on her bed wrapped in a blanket and holding a cup of green tea

These 'sneaky' caffeine sources might be why you can't fall asleep quickly — here's what to look for

By Ruth Jones published

We ask an expert about the unexpected sources of caffeine in your daily diet and why this is bad news for your sleep.

Sleep
A collage of sleep products including mattresses, Oura Ring, Loop earplugs, Luna weighted blanket and Coop pillow

The best Prime Day sleep and mattress deals still available, from $15 — picked by our expert team

By Lauren Jeffries last updated

The Amazon Prime Day sleep deals have ended — From our handpicked 65+ best savings, including sleep trackers, cooling bed sheets, mattresses and pillows, these 10 are still live

Sleep
A hand holds up a magnifying glass in front of a mattress, showing bed bugs in the headboard. A Tom's Guide Prime Day deals badge, left.

Don't let bed bugs ruin your summer — 3 ways I'm keeping my mattress pest free

By Ruth Jones published

My top tips for keeping your mattress free from bed bugs, dust mites and pests, with a little help from the Prime Day deals.

Mattress Care
Two women sit on the Helix Dawn mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, testing the comfort and feel of the mattress. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals badge in the bottom left corner

Prime Day might be over but these 5 rival mattress deals are still live — starting from $128

By Ruth Jones published

These weekend mattress deals from Saatva, Helix, Zinus and more are ready to rival Prime Day, with savings up to $843.

Mattresses
A close up of a person sitting on the edge of the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the top right corner

3 epic Prime Day Nectar, DreamCloud and Siena mattress deals you won't see again until Black Friday

By Ruth Jones published

With prices from $128, you'll have nightmares if you miss these huge Nectar, Siena and DreamCloud Prime Day deals

Mattresses
A woman wearing a pink sleep vests lies in bed with a white hot water bottle

I was going to try the viral frozen hot water bottle sleep hack — but this method is safer (and better)

By Ruth Jones published

Freezing your hot water bottle risks damaging the material but you can create a safer cooling pack using water from your faucet.

Sleep
A close up of a hand holding a bottle of Muse Apothecary Peace Pillow Spray, ready to spray the soothing scent on their bedding. A Tom's Guide Prime Day deals badge in the top left corner

Forget counting sheep, I've been counting Prime deals — and it's these 7 under $17 that'll help you sleep better

By Ruth Jones published

It's your last chance to save on these budget-friendly Prime Day sleep deals, tested and selected by experts.

Sleep
A twin Siena Essential Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the bottom left corner

Ignore the back to school checklists — this is the one thing your kid really needs to sleep well at college

By Ruth Jones published

Good sleep can help you learn — so start college on the right side of the bed with these twin XL mattress deals from $150 in the Prime Day sales.

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