Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things mattress and sleep. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. At Tom’s Guide she writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of specialists who share her passion. 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

An organic mattress made up with white sheets in the middle of a green forest

Are organic mattresses a con? An expert talks 'green washing' in the organic bed market

By Ruth Jones published

“Green, eco, natural, we never go near these words because they mean nothing” — Naturepedic's Arin Schultz gets candid about organic mattresses.

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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 published

We explore the key differences between a queen and full size mattress, including how to decide which is right before buying this Memorial Day.

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A Casper Sleep Elements mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom next to a bedside table, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic to the right

Found! 3 of the best queen mattresses on sale for under $700 on Amazon

By Ruth Jones published

3 of the best mattress deals on Amazon ahead of Memorial Day sales, including big savings on queen size beds from brands including Casper and Tuft & Needle.

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A woman wakes up and stretches in bed after enjoying a good night's sleep

Are cooling mattress toppers any good for overheating in bed or a waste of money?

By Ruth Jones published

We explore how a smart cooling mattress topper might be able to help you keep cool overnight — plus 3 of the best deals to shop today.

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The Purple Plus Mattress on a bed frame with pillows on top, in a bedroom. To the right is a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

The Purple Plus is $300 off — but should you wait for the Memorial Day mattress sales instead?

By Ruth Jones published

There's $300 off on one of our best mattresses for back pain, but here's why I'm waiting for a better deal on the Purple Plus.

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The DreamCloud mattress placed on a wooden bed frame and with a golden retriever lying on top, with a blue price drop sales badge overlaid

The 5 best queen Saatva Classic mattress rivals on sale for under $1,000 today

By Ruth Jones published

Want the Saatva Classic but don't have the budget for this premium mattress? I've found the best affordable alternatives on sale ahead of Memorial Day.

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Lifting off a mattress topper

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

By Ruth Jones published

Do you need to buy new mattress, or could a mattress topper be all you need this Memorial Day? Here's how to tell.

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A couple lie asleep on the WinkBed mattress, with a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

Mattresses for back pain — up to $2,600 off my top 7 picks from this weekend's sales

By Ruth Jones published

There are some huge savings on mattresses for back pain in this weekend's sales, including big discounts from Helix, WinkBeds and DreamCloud.

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A mattress on the floor with a woman sitting on top, talking on the phone about ways to keep it free of mold growth

Mattress on the floor — how to avoid mold growing on your bed

By Ruth Jones published

A mattress on the floor might seem save you money and space, but you're at risk of mold growth. Here's how to avoid it...

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A Purple Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom with a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic

Quick! Buy a queen size Purple hybrid mattress for $1,679 in huge close out sale

By Ruth Jones published

Enjoy the benefits of Purple GelFlex Grid technology with this Purple Hybrid Mattress closeout sale — save up to $1,520.

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A woman lying on her back wearing an eye mask wakes up after a bad night's sleep on an unsupportive mattress

5 signs you should be sleeping on a firm mattress, not a soft bed

By Ruth Jones published

Soft beds offer sink-in comfort, but when is the increased support of a firm mattress right for you? Here's how to tell...

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A woman wakes up and stretches in bed after enjoying a good night's sleep

Sleep for longer — the 3 best tips I've learned for getting more sleep at night

By Ruth Jones published

If you're wondering how to sleep for longer these simple tips are the best things I've learnt since working as a sleep writer.

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A mattress in a hotel made up with pillow and sheets, with folded towels and a breakfast tray on top of the bed

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

By Ruth Jones published

Everything you need to know about the Ritz-Carlton Hotel mattress, where to buy it, and our top-rated alternatives.

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A woman wakes up in bed after a good night's sleep

5 ways a smart mattress can help you sleep better if you suffer from back pain, night sweats or restless legs

By Ruth Jones published

We explore how a smart mattress can alleviate common sleep issues to achieve better rest, plus three of our favorite smart beds.

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The Cocoon by Sealy Chill Hybrid Mattress in a bedroom with a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

Quick! This Cocoon by Sealy cooling mattress for hot sleepers just dropped to $344 at Walmart

By Ruth Jones published

Hot sleepers, buy a queen size Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress for just $434 in an epic Walmart sale — that’s less than half of what you'd pay shopping direct with Sealy.

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A man sits on a mattress on the floor before he falls asleep

3 mistakes you’re making when putting a mattress on the floor for sleeping, says expert

By Ruth Jones last updated

A sleep coach shares what mistakes people make when putting their mattress on the floor, and how to avoid them.

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Bear Original Mattress image shows a woman with curly dark hair smiling and sitting cross-legged on the mattress, while a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the image

I'm a sleep writer, the Bear memory foam mattress I always recommend is $511 in flash sale

By Ruth Jones published

If you can't wait for the Memorial Day sales, this 35% off discount on the Original Bear Mattress is worth a look. Plus you'll also get up to $400 of free bedding.

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A suitcase on top of a mattress in a hotel room

What mattress does the Westin hotel use — and where to buy them

By Ruth Jones published

Westin hotels has been using the Heavenly Bed for over two decades — here's why guests still love it, plus how to get your own.

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Two people with bigger bodies lie on top of the Big Fig Mattress, to the left is a Tom's Guide mattress deals graphic

Big Fig's best mattress for heavy people is $350 off today — here's why you should wait for the Memorial Day sales instead

By Ruth Jones published

The Big Fig mattress, one of the best beds for plus size people, is $350 cheaper in todays' spring sale — here's why you should you wait for Memorial Day sales instead.

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A Helix Midnight Luxe mattress in a room (left) and a DreamCloud Premier Rest Hybrid mattress in a room (right)

Helix Midnight Luxe vs DreamCloud Premier Hybrid: Which luxury hybrid should you buy?

By Ruth Jones published

We compare the key differences between the Helix Midnight Luxe vs the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid mattress, including price, design, and more.

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A Tempur-Pedic Tempur-LUXEbreeze Soft mattress in a bedroom with a Tom's Guide deals graphic

Wow! Save up to $2,999 on Tempur-Pedic's best cooling mattress in huge sale

By Ruth Jones published

Get a whopping 30% off the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-breeze cooling mattress collection in huge close-out sale, plus get $300 worth of accessories.

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A woman with brown hair lies in bed with her hands over her face wondering why she can't sleep at night

Survey reveals how sleep deprivation ages your face — with AI-generated images

By Ruth Jones published

Using AI-generated images, a recent survey has revealed why a good night's sleep might be the best skincare routine around.

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The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-ActiveBreeze smart bed mattress on the smart base in a bedroom

Tempur-Pedic launches $18,500 smart cooling mattress with AI sleep tracking

By Ruth Jones published

With AI sleep tracking and controlled cooling, the Tempur-ActiveBreeze Smart Bed is a premium addition to Tempur-Pedic's top-rated mattress line.

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A woman is lying in bed blowing her nose as she struggles to sleep because she has allergies

Showering before bed helps you fall asleep fast during allergy season — here's why

By Ruth Jones published

If blocked sinuses and itchy eyes are stopping you from falling asleep fast, tweaking your nighttime routine can help — here's how.

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Suitcase next to a hotel bed

What mattress does the Hilton hotel use — and where to buy them

By Ruth Jones published

We run through what type of mattress Hilton Hotels use, plus how you can recreate the same level of sleep luxury at home.

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