Jo Plumridge

Jo Plumridge

Mattress tester and sleep writer

Jo Plumridge is an experienced mattress reviewer with several years' experience covering all things mattresses and sleep, and who tests memory foam, hybrid and organic mattresses. What Jo doesn't know about a boxed mattress isn't worth knowing, so naturally we tasked her with producing a series of features for Tom's Guide looking at all aspects of mattresses, from how to pick between latex and memory foam (it's a tricky one), to the seven mistakes people make when buying a mattress for the first time. When testing the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid for Tom's Guide, Jo said: "I loved the back support and pressure relief it offered. Plus, it looks far more expensive than it is." When she isn’t writing about sleep, Jo also writes extensively on interior design, home products and photography.

Latest articles by Jo Plumridge

Woman asleep on a memory foam mattress, hugging a pillow

Are memory foam mattresses hot?

By Jo Plumridge published

If you're wondering are memory foam mattresses hot, the answer is yes and no. Here's why…

Mattresses
Organic vs natural mattress: the Amerisleep Organica shown on the left and the PlushBeds Natural Bliss shown on the right

Organic vs natural mattresses: Is there a difference?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

In our organic vs natural mattress comparison, we break down their key differences to help you choose the right one for you.

Mattresses
Image shows how a white mattress protector prevents a cup of spilled black tea from seeping through to the mattress beneath

Bought a new mattress? Then you need a mattress protector, pronto – here’s why

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Mattress protectors are necessary for keeping your bed safe from bed bugs, urine, stains and allergens – here’s why.

Pillows & Bedding
A couple sleeps on the Siena Memory Foam Mattress in an orange bedroom

Siena Memory Foam Mattress: Should you buy this budget bed?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

The Siena memory foam mattress is affordable, but does it deliver a good night’s sleep?

Mattresses
Memory foam vs gel memory foam in mattresses: image shows the Nectar Mattress on the left and the Casper Mattress on the right

Memory foam vs gel memory foam in mattresses: how each affects your sleep

By Jo Plumridge published

There are big differences between memory foam and gel foam, and here’s how each could make or break your sleep comfort.

Mattresses
A woman relaxes under a blue blanket on an extended sleeper sofa

How to choose a comfy mattress topper for sleeper sofa use

By Jo Plumridge published

Here’s what you need to know about how to choose a mattress topper for sleeper sofa use.

Mattress Toppers
A woman lifts a very thick white memory foam mattress topper up by one corner off a blue bed

Are mattress toppers worth it? A case for and against

By Jo Plumridge published

Are mattress toppers worth it? Here we look at the main pros and cons to help you decide.

Mattress Toppers
Casper vs GhostBed: split image shows the Casper Original on the left and the GhostBed Flex Hybrid on the right

Casper vs GhostBed: which hybrid mattress is right for you?

By Jo Plumridge published

In our Casper vs GhostBed comparison, we pit each brands most popular hybrid mattresses against each other.

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