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.
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We explore the key differences between a down vs latex mattress topper, including price, design, and cooling properties

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Cooling mattress toppers and protectors can add a cool touch to your bed, but which is better at preventing night sweats and overheating?

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We explore the key differences between egg crate and memory foam mattress toppers, including price, comfort, support

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Dr Sarah Bishop explains why an afternoon nap can help you beat the heat, improve your mood and focus better

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I tried softening a firm mattress with microfiber bed topper and it was a let-down — I now know three key reasons why.

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We're here to explain why mattresses are so expensive, plus how much you should actually spend on one.

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A sleep expert shares his top three tips for sleeping cool this summer, plus his advice on how to sleep better any time of the year

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Split king beds are perfect for couples and Scandi Sleep Method fans, but there's a knack to keeping the two mattresses together — here's how to do it...

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We explore the key differences between latex vs memory foam mattress toppers, including price, support, and temperature regulation

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I weigh up the pros and cons of egg crate mattress toppers to see if they're actually worth buying.

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Your brand new mattress too firm? Here's how long it takes to soften and how you can break it in quicker.

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Bunkie boards are a low-cost way to add support to your bed and prolong the life of your mattress, but are they necessary? Here's how to tell.

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Green tea is loaded with benefits, but drinking a cup before bed isn't good for everyone's sleep. Dietician Lena Bakovic tells us why...

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A topper can boost the comfort of your bed, but does that mean you can use it on your pillow top mattress?

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Thinking of buying a Amazon Basics mattress in Prime Day deals? Here's what you should know about these budget beds...

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Plus, the three best budget mattress sales to shop now, with prices from $137.

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Split king mattresses can provide great comfort for couples, but these are the signs that a split Cal king may be better for you instead

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Looking for an oversized mattress online? Here's what you need to know about the biggest sizes

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As the days get hotter, we ask expert Dr Hana Patel to explain how to sleep with a sunburn — and it starts with extra pillows

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We explore why bed bugs seem to prefer to come out at night and the easy tricks you can use to get them out of your mattress

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Some couples need a bed that can suit both their sleep needs. Here's why you should switch to a split king mattress...

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Mattresses in a box are often cheaper and delivered quicker than traditional beds, but are they worth it? We take a closer

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A hybrid mattress and hybrid bed topper can both offer a balance between comfort and support, but which is best for you?
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