Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Senior 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

Image shows the Ritz-Carlton Bed dressed with luxurious white linens, and a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the bottom of the photo

Forget Travel Tuesday – enjoy hotel comfort every day with these luxury mattress deals

By Ruth Jones published

It's Travel Tuesday, but you can enjoy hotel comfort every night with these extended Cyber Monday mattress deals from Saatva, Westin, and more

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The tom's Guide mattress testers walking through the 3z mattress factory

Ever wondered how Helix, Titan and Leesa mattresses are made? We visited a factory to see the process in action

By Ruth Jones, Frances Daniels published

We take a peek beneath the covers and see how your mattress is made at the 3Z factory

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Two people sit on the Saatva Classic Mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (right)

Cancel the sleep divorce! 3 extended Black Friday mattress deals perfect for couples

By Ruth Jones published

Looking for a mattress to suit two people? These are the biggest Black Friday mattress deals for couples to shop today.

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A Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (left) and the Purple Plus mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (right)

Saatva vs Purple mattresses — which Black Friday mattress sale should you shop?

By Ruth Jones published

The Saatva and Purple Black Friday mattress sales are here but which deal should you shop? We explore.

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

The Classic is great — but I recommend a different Saatva mattress this Black Friday

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress is designed for all sleepers, which is why it's my pick of the Saatva Black Friday deals.

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A woman sits on the edge of a Siena Memory Foam Mattress, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (left)

Shopping for a memory foam mattress? 5 I'd buy in Black Friday sales while they're still live

By Ruth Jones last updated

There's still big savings to be had mattress brands like Nectar, Siena and Saatva this Cyber Weekend.

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Two people sit on the Plank Firm mattress, feeling the ultra firm surface, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (right)

An ultra firm mattress transformed my sleep — 3 I recommend this Black Friday

By Ruth Jones published

I've found all the best ultra firm mattresses to buy in today's Black Friday sales, with savings up to $450.

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The Ritz-Carlton mattress on a bed frame in a luxury hotel room, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (right)

Save on a luxury hotel bed with 20% off the Ritz-Carlton mattress in rare Black Friday sale

By Ruth Jones published

The Ritz-Carlton mattress is a luxurious hybrid bed designed for all sleepers — and you can save 20% today in this rare Black Friday sale

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

I'm a mattress expert — 7 queen mattresses under $700 I'd shop this Black Friday

By Ruth Jones published

The top queen size mattress deals in today's Black Friday sale for shoppers on a budget, with savings from Nectar, Bear, DreamCloud and more...

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A Simba mattress with a Tom's Guide Black Friday label

Simba Black Friday mattress sale 2024: Up to 25% in Black Friday sales

By Ruth Jones last updated

These are the best deals to look for in Simba's Black Friday mattress sale.

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The Saatva Classic Mattress on a sinple bed base (left) and a Saatva Contour5 Mattress on an upholstered bed frame

Saatva Classic vs Contour5: Which luxury mattress should you buy?

By Ruth Jones published

How to choose between Saatva's flagship mattress, the Saatva Classic, and the new Saatva Contour5 memory foam mattress.

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Two people sit on top of the Plank Firm flippable double-sided mattress in a bedroom

I slept on my first extra firm mattress and as a stomach sleeper, I love it — why I’d buy it in the Black Friday sales

By Ruth Jones published

The Plank Firm is the firmest mattress I've ever tested. Here's my experience sleeping on it for two weeks, and why it's worth buying this Black Friday.

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A woman lies on top of the Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress reading a magazine, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (left)

Zinus' most popular queen mattress is on sale for just $229 this Black Friday — why I'd buy it

By Ruth Jones published

I liked sleeping on the Zinus Memory Foam Mattress and think this Black Friday deal is great value for money.

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The Leesa Studio Chill mattress on a bed frame (left) and the Leesa Legend Hybrid mattress on a bed frame (right)

Studio Chill vs Legend Hybrid mattress: which Leesa bed is best?

By Ruth Jones published

Should you opt for the budget Studio Chill or the luxe Legend Hybrid mattress? We explore which Leesa mattress is right for you.

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Our review team cut away the heavy protective blue and clear plastic wrapping covering the Saatva Classic mattress during shipping

I'm a sleep writer — 3 reasons to buy a mattress online not in store on Black Friday

By Ruth Jones published

From the best deals to expert advice, here's why you should buy a mattress online this Black Friday and not from a mattress store

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

7 Black Friday mattress deals just right for back sleepers

By Ruth Jones published

We've rounded up the top Black Friday mattress deals for back sleepers from sleep favorites Helix, Saatva, Nectar, and more.

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Woman with arms in the air stretching on her bed with back to the camera as she wakes up from sleep

Better sleep starts with morning sunlight, new study suggests

By Ruth Jones published

Recent research indicates the timing of sun exposure, not the length, could be key to better sleep. We explore how morning light can help you sleep.

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The Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (left) and the Siena Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (right)

Zinus vs Siena Mattress: I’ve tried both and this is the cheap mattress to buy on Black Friday

By Ruth Jones published

The Siena and Zinus mattresses are two of the best budget beds I've tried, but which is the right one for you?

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The Amerisleep AS3 Hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Black Friday Mattress Deals graphic (right)

I'm a mattress tester and this is the Black Friday deal I think side sleepers should shop

By Ruth Jones published

Save $500 on the AS3 Hybrid mattress for side sleepers with the Amerisleep Black Friday sale — with a queen down to $1,449

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A person lies in a side sleeping position on the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress. A Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (left)

7 Black Friday mattress deals perfect for side sleepers

By Ruth Jones published

The best Black Friday mattress sales for side sleepers from Helix, Saatva, Purple and more.

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The foot of the Plank Firm mattress sitting on a wooden bed frame in a bedroom, showing the Plank logo

I’ve been sleeping on an extra firm mattress — 5 reasons I recommend buying one this Black Friday

By Ruth Jones published

From superior edge support to easy movement, here's why I'm picking an extra firm mattress in this year's Black Friday sales.

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The Westin Heavenly Bed covered Westin pillows and bedding in a luxurious hotel room, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (left)

I’ve tracked hotel mattress prices all year — now is the time to buy a luxury hotel bed

By Ruth Jones published

The Black Friday sales are a rare chance to save on a luxury hotel bed. Here are the mattresses I think are worth the splurge.

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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 Sheraton Hotel mattress and is it on sale this Black Friday?

By Ruth Jones published

Everything you need to know about the Sheraton Hotel mattress — including where to buy it and the Black Friday sales.

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A woman with dark hair lies awake in bed after waking up in the middle of the night

How to sleep with election night anxiety

By Ruth Jones published

With the polls set to close soon you might experience "electsomnia". here's what to do if election anxieties are keeping you up.

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A woman stays awake in the night because she needs to fix her sleep schedule

How to sleep after a scary movie marathon — 5 expert tips for Halloween

By Ruth Jones published

What's scarier: zombies or you after a bad night's sleep? Find out how to drift off after a scary movie marathon with our expert tips.

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