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 mattress testers stand either side of a stack of memory foam mattresses, including the Nectar Classic and Siena, on a bed frame. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

Nectar, Bear and more — today's biggest memory foam mattress deals in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

Today's top memory foam mattress deals in the Memorial Day sales — save on Nectar, Bear, Saatva and more

Mattresses
Bed bugs or fleas on a mattress through a magnifying glass

5 items under $30 to get rid of bed bugs and prevent summer mattress infestations

By Ruth Jones published

Plus, the top deals on our fave hypoallergenic mattresses if your bed bug-infested mattress is beyond saving.

Mattresses
The Siena Essential Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom left corner

Mega Memorial Day budget mattress deal drops the Siena Essential bed to just $109 — shop before it's gone!

By Ruth Jones published

The Siena Essential mattress is down to its lowest price ever in the Memorial Day sales — here's why you should shop this budget bed.

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The Saatva Classic, our highest rated mattress, on a bed frame in a bedroom. A Tom's guide price drop deals graphic in the top right corner

Why you should buy a mattress in the Memorial Day sales — even though there are no epic deals

By Ruth Jones published

Tariffs are looming — if you need a new mattress, it's probably a good time to invest. Why I advise making the most of the Memorial Day sales.

Mattresses
A Cocoon by Sealy Chill Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a blanket strewn on top. In the top right corner, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

Act fast! Sealy's best budget cooling mattress drops to $156 for a twin in huge Walmart Memorial Day sale

By Ruth Jones published

Beat the summer heat with this massive price drop on a cooling mattress, with a twin Cocoon by Sealy Chill only $156 at Walmart.

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 Memorial Day mattress sale 2025: Today's best deals

By Ruth Jones last updated

Memorial Day is a great time to buy a Saatva mattress — here are the best deals you can still shop on the highest-scoring mattress we’ve ever tested

Mattresses
A front on image of the Plank Firm mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the bottom left corner

"The support is unbelievable" — save 30% on my favorite firm mattress this Memorial Day

By Ruth Jones published

With prices starting at $524, the Plank Firm mattress delivers premium support for less — here's why I'd buy it this Memorial Day.

Mattresses
Two women sitting on the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress in a bedroom, with a Tom's Guide label overlaid saying 'LOWEST PRICE'

DreamCloud, Nectar & Brooklyn Bedding — these are the 3 most luxurious mattresses under $1,000 in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

Make the most of your budget with these luxury-feeling mattresses. They're all under $1,000 for a queen

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Two Tom's Guide sleep staff writers sit on the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress, with a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the bottom right hand corner of the image

5 queen mattresses under $700 I’d buy in the Memorial Day sales to improve my sleep, from DreamCloud, Nectar, and more

By Ruth Jones last updated

We've tested all bar one of these mid-range mattress and they're fantastic - there's an option here for every sleep style

Mattresses
The image shows two women sitting on top of the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress on a wooden bed frame in a blue bedroom

This is my second Memorial Day as a sleep writer — here are all the mattress buying tips I’ve learned in the past year

By Ruth Jones published

Finding the Memorial Day sales overwhelming? That was me last year — here's everything I've learned since, to help you find the right mattress at the right price.

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The Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a TOm's GUide Price Drop deals graphic (right)

Want the 5-star Saatva Classic but have a smaller budget? 3 alternatives we recommend in Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

The Saatva Classic is our favorite mattress but these three alternatives impressed our sleep experts for less.

Mattresses
The Saatva Classic, our highest rated mattress, on a bed frame in a bedroom. A Tom's guide price drop deals graphic in the top right corner

The biggest discount you'll get on the Saatva Classic is back — why you should buy this 5-star luxury mattress before Memorial Day

By Ruth Jones published

We think the Saatva Classic mattress is worth the splurge and with $400 off today it's the best price we've seen in months.

Mattresses
A woman sits on the edge of Plank Firm Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, demonstrating the excellent edge support of this mattress. A Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

My mom has knee pain and this is the one mattress feature she can't sleep without — 5 beds you can find it in during Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

Edge support is my mom's top priority when shopping for a new mattress — here's why it should be one of yours this Memorial Day.

Mattresses
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.

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