Frances Daniels is a PPA-accredited journalist and Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. Her role includes covering mattress and sleep news and writing sleep product reviews and buyer's guides, including our Best Hybrid Mattress 2025 guide. She is interested in the relationship between sleep and health, interviewing an array of experts to create in-depth articles about topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing bed topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and leads content relating to fiberglass-free beds for a non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home and Marie Claire.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

3 a.m. insomnia kept me up for hours — this 20-minute reset helped me fall back asleep without getting stressed
By Frances Daniels last updated
After a bout of insomnia last year, I've learned that shutting my eyes and hoping to fall asleep won't cut it — I need to take strong action when I wake up at 3 a.m.

Share a bed with your cat or dog? Experts share the 3 things you need in your emergency cleaning kit to get pet pee out of a mattress
By Frances Daniels published
Experts reveal the three mattress cleaning essentials you need close by in case your pet has an accident

Not white vinegar — experts recommend spring cleaning your mattress with this simple ingredient instead
By Frances Daniels published
It won’t damage your mattress, it’s in everyone's kitchen, and it's excellent for getting rid of stains and smells

Can you use a dehumidifier to dry bedding? Here’s what the experts say
By Becky George published
Don't want to dry bedding outside this allergy season? Experts explain how ditching the dryer for a dehumidifier is the best option

Beat 3 a.m. wake ups with these 5 Nordic sleep hacks — No 1 can add nearly an hour of extra sleep to your night
By Frances Daniels published
Why Nordic habits can add an extra 55 minutes of sleep, stop 3 a.m. wake ups, and help you wake up with energy

Experts say sleeping on your side is best for easing lower back pain and reducing 3 a.m. wake-ups — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
This gold standard sleep position also helps you wake-up with more energy

How often should you wash your bed sheets?
By Frances Daniels published
This is how often you should wash your bed sheets to avoid allergens, according to a dermatologist.

Not baking soda — this disinfectant is best for cleaning a mattress and getting rid of stains and smells, says upholstery experts
By Frances Daniels published
Baking soda won't remove tough stains and odors from your mattress — but a certain disinfectant will. An expert explains how to spring clean your bed properly.

This 5-minute bedtime trick provides instant back pain relief for better sleep, says chiropractor
By Frances Daniels last updated
A chiropractor explains how adding the beginner friendly cat-cow stretch to your nighttime and morning routine can reduce back pain and improve sleep

Forget pink or white noise — these are the 3 sounds I use to beat insomnia and sleep through the night
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Pink and white noise are popular sleep sounds, but they could be stopping you from sleeping through the night

5 simple 'body clock hacks' that help you fall asleep fast and wake up with more energy
By Frances Daniels last updated
Want to fall asleep fast or wake up less groggy? These five cues will let your body clock know if it's time to rise and shine or hit the hay.

Waking up at 3 a.m.? Insomnia experts share 7 common sleep mistakes that ruin your rest — and how to fix them
By Lauren Jeffries published
I speak to two doctors to find out the biggest sleep hygiene mistakes we're making and how they're causing 3.a.m. wakeups and insomnia

Experts say creating a 'brain bedroom' could help you manage insomnia, stop 3 a.m. wake ups, and fall asleep fast — here's how
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Sleep and Feng Shui experts explain how to build a 'brain bedroom' for better sleep

Almost 50% of US households use this item, but it can ruin your deep sleep — here's how to fix it to fall asleep fast and stop 3 a.m. wakeups
By Frances Daniels last updated
Trouble falling asleep at night? This common household item could be to blame — here's how to fix it

Feng Shui "helps the mind feel safe in sleep," say experts — here's how to create a balanced bedroom for ultimate rest
By Frances Daniels published
From earth-toned bedding to symmetrical nightstands, here's how to elevate your sleep with these Feng Shui finds

Over 65 and keep waking up at 3 a.m.? This common daytime habit is the likely culprit, says board-certified sleep doctor
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Board-certified sleep doctor shares simple rule to stop waking up at 3 a.m. if you're aged 65 and over

The simple metabolism hack that helps avoid 3am wake-ups — and it's the Blue Zone secret to longevity, too
By Frances Daniels last updated
Can eating "breakfast like a king" help you fall asleep fast and stop you from waking up at 3am? We ask the experts about this Blue Zone diet

The 3 biggest sleep issues over 65s face — and the 3 simple fixes to start using tonight, according to experts
By Frances Daniels published
Over 65 and keep getting ‘poor’ sleep? Experts explain how to fix the 3 biggest sleep issues to fall asleep fast tonight

"Sleep-promoting" reishi mushroom tea is everywhere — this is what happened when I tried it
By Frances Daniels published
Reishi mushroom tea is said to be a natural remedy for insomnia. Here's what happened when I tried it...

My sleep-tracking earbuds discovered how this one thing in my nighttime routine ruined my sleep — here’s why I won't do it again
By Frances Daniels published
My sleep tracker pinned the cause of my insomnia — an expert explains why this one activity made it harder to fall asleep

Experts explain why my simple morning habit is perfect for helping you sleep through the night — and may even improve life expectancy as a result
By Frances Daniels published
Getting enough sleep can add years to your life, so here's my quick morning hack to stop those 3 a.m. wake ups — and it's recommended by experts.

Keep waking up at 3 a.m.? A board-certified sleep doctor explains how making this simple switch in your nighttime routine can help manage insomnia
By Frances Daniels published
Who can resist scrolling and or binge-watching a new show before bed? Well, this simple swap can keep your evening entertaining without the disrupted sleep.

Thinking of buying your next mattress online? 4 reasons why you should — and the 2 teeny drawbacks to consider
By Frances Daniels published
35% of all mattresses sold last year were bought online versus 23% the year before, so you won't be alone in your online bed browsing

"A comfy solution for couples who can’t seem to agree" — before you buy an adjustable firmness mattress, try this much cheaper bed topper instead
By Frances Daniels published
The Helix Dual Comfort Mattress Topper is up to $151 off in the new Presidents' Day deals

I tested this luxury hybrid mattress for side sleepers a year ago — it's still the closest I've ever got to sleeping on a five-star hotel bed
By Frances Daniels published
I'm a side sleeper, and I loved the hotel-style comfort of the luxury Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress. Right now, there's 30% off in the Presidents' Day mattress sales.
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