Tom May

Tom May

Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Today, he is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq and its sister sites Digital Camera World, T3.com, Tom's Guide and Tech Radar. He also writes for Creative Boom and works on content marketing projects. 

Latest articles by Tom May

Child spilling drink on Co-Op Goods mattress protector

How to wash a mattress protector

By Tom May last updated

We answer common questions on mattress protector maintenance like how to wash them and when.

Mattress Care
A man sits on his bed holding his head and back because back pain woke him up

These 4 things help me sleep much better with back pain

By Tom May published

Back pain can ruin your sleep, but not if you follow this advice from posture and physio experts

Sleep Problems
Man asleep on a plane

12 tips to help you sleep better on a plane

By Tom May last updated

How to nod off more effectively on your travels – including insider advice from an airline executive.

Sleep
Woman looking out of airplane window

What exactly is jet lag, why does it feel so bad, and how do I get rid of it?

By Tom May published

We share some strategies to minimize the effects of jet lag.

Wellness
RV parked in a dramatic landscape

RV mattress size: how big is an RV bed?

By Tom May last updated

We explain how to find the right sized mattresses for your RV.

Mattresses
woman lying back on a mattress and smiling

Is a firm or soft mattress better?

By Tom May last updated

We compare soft vs firm mattresses in terms of comfort, pressure relief, support, motion transfer, and more.

Mattresses
Woman asleep on her side

Is it good to sleep on a soft mattress?

By Tom May last updated

Soft mattresses are good for some sleep styles and body types, but not for others. We reveal what they are.

Mattresses
A woman pulls up the corner of a Layla Mattress Topper to show how thick it is

How to clean a foam mattress topper

By Tom May last updated

You can't put it in the washing machine, so how do you clean a memory foam mattress topper? We explain all here.

Mattress Care
Hand lifting underneath Linenspa mattress topper on bed

What does a topper do for a mattress? We explain

By Tom May last updated

A mattress topper has numerous benefits, and it can even save you money over time. We explain how.

Mattress Toppers

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