
Tom May
Tom is a sleep product and mattress reviewer and reporter, who writes about everything from bed dimensions to how to wash and maintain key pieces of bedding such as mattress protectors and foam bed toppers. For Tom's Guide, he has produced a series of articles on the different mattress sizes and how to choose the right one for your bedroom space and sleep needs. Outside of Tom's Guide, Tom regularly writes about sleep our sister site T3. Over the years he's tested a number of mattresses, duvets and pillows, and as someone with back pain, has a keen interest in finding ones that offer maximum support. Plus, in running a successful Airbnb business, sleep hygiene and providing the right bedding for guests has become a big part of his day-to-day life.
Latest articles by Tom May

How to wash a mattress protector
By Tom May last updated
We answer common questions on mattress protector maintenance like how to wash them and when.

These 4 things help me sleep much better with back pain
By Tom May published
Back pain can ruin your sleep, but not if you follow this advice from posture and physio experts

12 tips to help you sleep better on a plane
By Tom May last updated
How to nod off more effectively on your travels – including insider advice from an airline executive.

What exactly is jet lag, why does it feel so bad, and how do I get rid of it?
By Tom May published
We share some strategies to minimize the effects of jet lag.

Twin bed size: how big is a twin mattress?
By Tom May last updated
A clear guide to the dimensions of a twin bed, and who this size would be good for.

Single bed size: how big is a single bed?
By Tom May last updated
A clear guide to the dimensions of a single bed, and who this size would be good for.

RV mattress size: how big is an RV bed?
By Tom May last updated
We explain how to find the right sized mattresses for your RV.

King bed size: exactly how big is a king size mattress?
By Tom May last updated
A clear guide to how big a king size mattress is in the US and the US, and the different king bed options available.

Full bed size: how big is a full sized bed?
By Tom May last updated
A clear guide to the dimensions of a full sized bed, and who this size would be good for.

Double bed size: how big is a double bed?
By Tom May last updated
A clear guide to the dimensions of a double sized bed, and who this size would be good for.

Queen bed size: how big is a queen bed?
By Tom May published
A clear guide to the dimensions of a queen sized bed, in both the US and UK

Is a firm or soft mattress better?
By Tom May last updated
We compare soft vs firm mattresses in terms of comfort, pressure relief, support, motion transfer, and more.

Is it good to sleep on a soft mattress?
By Tom May last updated
Soft mattresses are good for some sleep styles and body types, but not for others. We reveal what they are.
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