Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Senior Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is an experienced Senior Staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things sleep and mattresses. She writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of experts who share her passion. She is also our specialist on memory foam — she’s flown around the world to see memory foam being made — and leads our hotel mattress content. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses, from Helix to Nectar to Simba, to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. 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

cleaning mattress with rubber gloves on

Stop! You’re cleaning your mattress wrong — here are the only tips you need for a fresher, bug-free bed this winter

By Ruth Jones published

Cozy season is here but before you start hibernating, here are out top tips to keep your mattress clean all winter — and what you should never do.

Mattress Care
The Sheraton hotel mattress with Sheraton bedding including sheets, pillows, and a duvet on top

What mattresses do hotels use?

By Alison Barretta last updated

These are the mattresses used by the most celebrated hotels around the world (and yes, you can buy them)

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A Sheraton Mattress, bedding and pillows in a Sheraton hotel room. To the left, you can see the edges of the bathroom, to the right, a sitting area.

What is the Sheraton Hotel mattress — and where can you buy it?

By Ruth Jones last updated

We explore the mattresses used in Sheraton Hotels and how to buy one for your own bedroom, plus affordable alternatives.

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The Ritz-Carlton Mattress on a box spring and bed frame in a hotel room

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

By Ruth Jones last updated

Ritz-Carlton mattress can deliver the 'unrivaled' comfort it promises — and it could be your best Black Friday splurge. Here's all you need to know.

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King size Westin Heavenly Bed on location at Westin New York at Times Square

What mattress does the Westin use?

By Ruth Jones last updated

We've been hands-on with the Westin Heavenly Bed and here's everything you need to know about the much-loved hotel mattress.

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The Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress on a bed frame with a blue Tom's Guide 'price drop' badge on the bottom left

Zinus mattress sales October 2025: Get an extra 10% off our favorite budget mattresses

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

Explore our expert guide to this month's Zinus mattress deals and grab additional savings on these affordable beds.

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A woman lies in bed in the middle of the night unable to sleep, watching her alarm clock which is placed on a nightstand in the foreground of the image

The 5 sleep types and how they impact our mental health, according to scientists

By Ruth Jones published

How we sleep (or don't sleep) impacts our brain in different ways, a new study finds. We asked an expert what these 'sleep profiles' mean for your health.

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A close up of a pair of hands in rubber gloves using vinegar to blot the corner of a mattress. In the top left, a close up of a spider

This vinegar mattress cleaning hack will banish spiders from your bed this fall — here's how

By Frances Daniels, Ruth Jones published

A cleaning expert reveals why you should be dabbing vinegar on your mattress — it's a must this spider season.

Mattress Care
On the left, a woman wearing pajamas sits in her bedroom and works on her laptop. In the middle, a member of the Tom's Guide sleep team enjots a good night's rest on a comfortable mattress. On the right, a woman lies in her bed and writes notes in a notebook.

Can't sleep? 3 habits to start today for better rest tonight, expert reveals

By Ruth Jones last updated

Sleep expert Dr. Leah Kaylor explains how to craft an easy routine for improving your rest, including the 'gold standard' habit for better sleep

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Two mattress testers sit on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals badge in the bottom left corner

The best mattress sales in October 2025: Deals from Tempur-Pedic, DreamCloud, Saatva, Siena and more

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Our roundup of the best mattress sales and deals for October from Tempur-Pedic, DreamCloud, Saatva, Siena and much more.

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A couple asleep in bed under white bedsheets, lying back to back

Matthew McConaughey’s bedroom downgrade is 'best thing’ for his marriage — but mattress experts disagree

By Ruth Jones published

Matthew McConaughey might like to cuddle but our mattress experts agree that personal space is better for sleep.

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A woman lies in bed sleeping soundly. In the top left, a box out showing a closeup of two hands performing the five finger breathing method for better sleep

Forget finger breathing — here’s what actually works when you’re too stressed to sleep

By Ruth Jones published

Five finger breathing is an expert-recommended technique to stop stress ruining your sleep. I went hands-on to see if it works.

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A woman lies on a mattress made up with the Utopia Bedding Sheet Set in a pale green color

Studies warns that 51% of adults aren't using this essential bedding item and it could be ruining your mattress

By Ruth Jones published

A mattress protector is an easy and inexpensive way to keep your bed cleaner for longer — here's why you need one.

Mattress Care
A collage of the free gifts included in the Emma Anniversary deal: in the middle, an Emma mattress covered in the Emma waterproof mattress protector. In the top left, two Emma Cloud pillows. Bottom right, a folded Emma Cloud Duvet. Bottom left, a Tom's Guide Killer Deal badge

Emma Sleep celebrates 10th anniversary by giving away up to £326 of free bedding with mattress purchases — ends soon!

By Ruth Jones published

Upgrade your sleep comfort this autumn with Emma's anniversary sale, including a free duvet, pillows, and protector when you buy the Hybrid Airgrid Mattress.

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On the left, an image of a bed in a bedroom, made up with a yellow duvet and pillows. On the right, a closeup of a mattress with dark spots at the corner which might indicate mold, with a finger pointing to the stain

The one mattress stain you should never ignore — expert explains why and what to do

By Ruth Jones last updated

Dark spots on your mattress are an early sign of mold plus other common mattress stains, rated from harmless to dangerous.

Mattress Care
An image of a woman experiencing sleep deprivation, she's standing in a kitchen holding a cup of coffee and yawning widely. In the top right corner, a picture of creatine powder being added to water in a workout bottle, a dumbbell in the background

Tired of being tired? Scientists say this unexpected supplement could help undo sleep deprivation

By Ruth Jones published

Creatine is a popular pre-workout supplement but recent studies suggest it might also help those experiencing sleep deprivation.

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A collage of images against a green background — in the top left corner an image of a monkey in the rainforest. In the bottom right, a woman lies in bed stretching after a good night's sleep

I thought the viral drunken monkey sleep hack was a joke — until I tried it

By Ruth Jones last updated

The drunken monkey sleep method might sound like a bananas way to drift off, but this viral TikTok hack has surprising benefits.

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A woman lies on her back in a bed that has white bedding, covering her face with one hand.

Chronic insomnia could be aging your brain by 3.5 years, scientists find

By Ruth Jones published

A new study uncovers the link between dementia and chronic insomnia, a condition though to impact around 12% of Americans.

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A woman sits on the end of a thin mattress in a bed frame in a bedroom. As the mattress has a small build, it lacks some support and cushioning

Yes, you can sleep on a six-inch mattress but I don't recommend it — here's why

By Ruth Jones published

Only three types of people need a six-inch mattress — we explore the reasons to buy, and all the reasons to avoid, these thin beds.

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A photo of a bed on a bed frame in a bedroom, in the top right corner, a close up of bed bugs hiding in fabric

Bed bugs love it when you store these 5 things by your mattress, experts warn

By Ruth Jones published

The space under your bed is an easy storage solution but we're exploring how forgotten clutter might harm your mattress — and your sleep.

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A collage of images, showing mattresses being tested. In the top left, two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team sit on the Saatva Classic mattress. Top right, a mattress tester lies on the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress. Bottom left, two women on box a rolled up mattress in a box. Bottom right, two women sit on the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress. A Tom's Guide price drop deals badge in the center.

Labor Day Mattress Sales: What you need to know

By Claire Davies last updated

The Labor Day sales are an excellent time to save on a mattress — here's our complete guide to the deals and how to get better sleep for less.

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The Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress ranks highly in our best mattress guide and here it's shown on a grey fabric bed frame in a blue-grey bedroom

What’s the UK's best mattress in 2025? I'm a certified sleep coach and these are my top picks

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert product testing team has slept on and tested all the latest mattresses. These are the 9 best options to buy this year.

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Emma Hybrid 10" cooling mattress in a brightly lit bedroom

Emma mattress deals September 2025: Up to 70% off budget-friendly mattresses in clearance sale

By Ruth Jones last updated

September Emma mattress sales bring huge savings on quality mattresses in the US and UK — score up to 88% off mattresses and bedding while stocks last

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Two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team sit on the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio, discussing the comfort and support of the Saatva Classic, our number one mattress for most sleep styles

I’m a Mattress Expert — My Top 5 Tips For Choosing a Bed That Supercharges Your Sleep

By Ruth Jones published

These overlooked mattress features can take your sleep up a level — here's what you should be looking for in the Labor Day sales.

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Young woman is wide awake at night and wants to fall back to sleep fast

Too wired for bed? Here's how a simple habit switch saved my sleep

By Ruth Jones published

For International Relaxation Day I explore how changing my evening routine helped me start winding down, and sleeping, better.

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