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

A Simba mattress with a Tom's Guide Black Friday label
Simba Black Friday mattress sale: The best deal of the year is back

By Ruth Jones Last updated

You can save up to £864 in Simba's Black Friday mattress sale, which is offering up to 30% off for a limited time.

Mattresses
A closeup of the MUSICOZY Bluetooth Sleep Headphones Eye Mask in green on a white surface against a white background
MUSICOZY Sleep Headphones: An effective blackout mask with average sound quality but a great price

By Ruth Jones Published

The MUSICOZY sleep mask features soothing blackout and is my new travel companion — but it's not for audiophiles.

Sleep Tech
The Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in a bedrom. At the top of the image is the Saatva logo, the Team USA Olympic and Paralympic logo, and the words "Official mattress and restorative sleep provider of Team USA"
"Unlocking a super power by taking sleep seriously" — Saatva's CEO on luxury mattresses, gold medal moments and why we should treat sleep like a workout

By Ruth Jones Published

I spoke to Saatva CEO Ron Rudzin on how this luxury mattress partnership might create some gold medal moments and why we should all treat sleep like an Olympic final.

Sleep
A collage of images showing the memory foam mattress testing process in our sleep lab. Top left, we test thermal imaging by using a phone with a thermal imaging camera, looking down on the mattress on which a member of our testing team lies. Top right, we test motion isolation, as one tester lies on the left side of the bed and the other jumps onto the right side. Bottom left, another motion isolation test, as two testers stand on the right side of the mattress using a tape measure and rig to determine where to drop the slam ball. Bottom right, we test pressure relief using a laser pen, trained on our testers back as she lies in side sleeping position
Memory foam mattress myths debunked — 4 things I’ve learned about all foam beds after testing them from head-to-toe

By Ruth Jones Published

Memory foam mattresses have a certain reputation but after extensive testing both at-home and in our sleep lab, it's time for a foam rethink.

Mattresses
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress
How long does a hybrid mattress last? Plus 3 signs you need to replace yours

By Ruth Jones Last updated

A hybrid mattress won't last forever, and in this guide we explore the key signs that it's time to replace your hybrid bed.

Mattresses
On the left, a hand holds up the cover of a pillow to reveal the interior filling. On the right, pillow tester Ruth Jones is stomach sleeping on the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow on a bed in her bedroom
I upgraded to this Tempur-Pedic pillow to finally get rid of my neck pain — and it helped me sleep so much better

By Ruth Jones Published

I learned the hard way that you should replace your pillow every two years — and the Black Friday sales are the perfect time for an upgrade.

Pillows & Bedding
A member of our mattress testing team jumps onto the Nolah Original All Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. She dives onto the bed ready to hit the cushioned comfort layers
What are mattress comfort layers and why are they important?

By Becky George Last updated

Don't know what a comfort layer is in a mattress? Our expert guide explains it all, including how to pick a bed with the right comfort layers for your sleep needs.

Mattresses
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
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.

Mattresses
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.

Mattresses
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.

Mattresses
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.

Sleep
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

Sleep
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.

Mattresses
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.

Sleep
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.

Mattresses
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.

Sleep
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.

Sleep
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.

Sleep Problems
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.

Mattresses
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.

Mattress Care
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.

Mattresses
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