Frances Daniels

Frances Daniels

Sleep Staff Writer

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 2024 guide. She is hugely interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health, interviewing a wide array of mattress and sleep experts to create well-informed articles about important topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders (from sleep apnea to night terrors), lucid dreaming, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing mattress topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2024 guide — and takes the lead on all content related to fiberglass-free mattresses for a clean, non-toxic sleep.   

Latest articles by Frances Daniels

Versus image shows the Bear Original mattress on the left and the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress on the right

Bear Original vs Bear Elite Hybrid: Which mattress should you buy?

By Frances Daniels published

We break down the key differences between the Bear Original memory foam and the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress to help you choose between them.

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A pair of hands checking the thickness of a mattress topper

How thick should my mattress topper be? A guide to choosing the right thickness

By Frances Daniels published

Looking for a mattress topper to give your bed a boost? Here’s how to choose the right thickness and height for your sleep

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A split screen of Puffy Cloud Mattress vs Puffy Lux Mattress

Puffy Cloud vs Puffy Lux Hybrid: Which mattress suits your sleep the best?

By Frances Daniels published

We explore the differences between the Puffy Cloud vs Puffy Lux Hybrid mattress, comparing price, design, comfort, and support

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The Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame outdoors, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

There's $400 off the Saatva Classic in a time limited sale — but should you buy now or wait for Black Friday?

By Frances Daniels published

Right now, you can save $400 on the Saatva Classic, but should you wait and see what this year's Black Friday mattress sales will bring?

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Woman with striped eye mask sleeping after using a one-step routine to help her fall asleep faster

I'm a sleep writer — the one thing I always do during my night-time routine to fall asleep faster

By Frances Daniels published

Here's one thing that I do before bed that helps me fall asleep faster — and it's all to do with planning ahead...

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A person places their hand on one side of their white mattress to check for signs of dipping and sagging

How to fix your mattress if it's dipping on just one side — and why it happens

By Frances Daniels published

Is your mattress dipping on one side only? Here are the top five reasons why it could be happening, plus how to fix it

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A split screen of the Puffy Cloud vs Siena Memory Foam Mattress

Puffy Cloud vs Siena: Which supportive memory foam mattress suits your sleep?

By Frances Daniels published

We're comparing the Puffy Cloud vs the Siena Memory Foam Mattress, looking at design, price, comfort, and support

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A woman lifts the edge of her white mattress topper placed on top of a white mattress

How I store my memory foam mattress topper when I'm not using it

By Frances Daniels published

Here's my 3-step guide to storing a memory foam mattress topper without damaging it.

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A young woman sleeps on her front while feeling her mattress as part of the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding sleep method

What is the 5-4-3-2-1 method and how can it help sleep anxiety?

By Frances Daniels published

Learn how to use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to ease anxiety at night and help you get a better night's sleep

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The Birch Luxe Natural Mattress shown on a light wooden bed frame and dressed with a white pillow and green bed throw

Last chance! The best 3 extended Labor Day mattress deals still kicking around this weekend

By Frances Daniels published

Get up to 30% off these mattresses from Saatva, Leesa, and Birch in extended Labor Day sales, but hurry — they'll be gone by Monday

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The Maxyoyo Japanese Floor Mattress

I tried Amazon’s best-selling Japanese floor mattress — here’s what to know before buying

By Frances Daniels published

I slept on Amazon's best-selling MAXYOYO Japanese Floor Mattress, and here's what I want you to know before buying this foldable futon...

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Linenspa Hybrid Memory Foam Mattress with a Tom's Guide price drop label to indicate it is on sale for under $200 in the extended Labor Day sale

I've found the best twin XL dorm mattress in Amazon's extended Labor Day sale — only $163

By Frances Daniels published

Get the perfect dorm bed for 19% less with Amazon's extended Labor Day deal on the Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress

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The Lucid Gel Memory Foam Topper in a well-lit bedroom with a Labor Day price drop badge

There's still time! The 5 best Labor Day mattress topper sales still live today — from just $35

By Frances Daniels published

Last chance to save up to 30% on these top-rated mattress toppers in the extended Labor Day sales — prices start at just $35

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Bear Original Mattress image shows a woman with curly dark hair smiling and sitting cross-legged on the mattress, while a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the image

Found them! The 5 cheapest mattress deals for dorms and guest rooms this Labor Day

By Frances Daniels published

Save up to 50% on the best affordable mattresses for dorms and guest rooms — starting from $163 in today's Labor Day sales

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The Saatva Loom and Leaf Mattress with a sale badge for Labor Day today

I’m a mattress writer — what I’m buying in today’s Saatva Labor Day sale

By Frances Daniels published

Today's Labor Day sales will save you $400 on all sizes of my favorite luxury Saatva beds — and they're perfect for all sleep styles

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The Leesa Studio Mattress in a bright bedroom with a sale badge for Labor Day

3 unmissable Labor Day memory foam mattress sales — from just $199

By Frances Daniels published

Relieve your pressure points for up to 50% less with today's Labor Day deals on the best memory foam mattresses

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Image shows the Birch Mattress Topper on an organic mattress, with a blue sales badge overlaid on the image

Labor Day mattress topper sales 2024: The 7 best live deals today

By Frances Daniels last updated

Shopping the Labor Day sales for a comfy mattress topper? These are the deals we'd buy this year...

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A pile of white hybrid and memory foam mattresses on sale this Labor Day placed on a green background with a blue price drop badge overlaid on the image

Best Labor Day mattress sales 2024

By Claire Davies, Louis Ramirez last updated

This year's Labor Day mattress sales are live today and there's something for every sleeper and budget. Here's what our experts recommend buying for better sleep...

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A WInkBed mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

Labor Day king mattresses for back pain sales — save up to 50% at DreamCloud, Saatva, and WinkBed

By Frances Daniels published

Soothe back pain for up to 50% less this Labor Day with these top king-size mattress deals from Saatva, DreamCloud, and WinkBed

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A woman with brown hair lies on top of a mattress that she has chosen to buy

Don’t let the Labor Day sales pass without shopping for a new hybrid mattress — here’s what to look for

By Frances Daniels published

Looking for a mattress in this year's Labor Day sales? Here are the five things to look for when buying a new hybrid bed

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A woman with brown hair lies in bed with her hands over her face wondering why she can't sleep at night

Do you lay in bed for hours yet can't sleep? 7 expert tips to falling asleep fast

By Frances Daniels published

Can’t sleep? Sleep experts reveal 7 tips to fall asleep faster, plus outline different types of insomnia.

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The Molecule CopperWELL topper with a deal tag over it

3 mattress topper deals to make a firm bed softer in this year's Labor Day sales

By Frances Daniels published

Soften a firm mattress for up to 40% less with these bed topper deals from Tempur-Pedic, ViscoSoft, and Molecule this Labor Day

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The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Topper with Labor Day sale label

I’m a back and side sleeper — 7 things I’m buying in the Tempur-Pedic Labor Day sale to sleep better

By Frances Daniels published

Support your back and soothe joint pain for up to 40% less with my top Tempur-Pedic mattress and bedding deals this Labor Day

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A woman lifts the edge of her white mattress topper placed on top of a white mattress

5 signs you need a bed topper not a new mattress in this year's Labor Day sales

By Frances Daniels published

If you spot any of these signs, you actually need to buy a bed topper, not a mattress, in this year's Labor Day sales...

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The Molecule CopperWELL topper with a deal tag over it

Our favorite cooling mattress topper is finally on sale this Labor Day — with 30% off all sizes

By Frances Daniels published

Sleep cool for up to $83 less with Molecule's Labor Day sale, with a queen size CopperWELL mattress topper down to $175

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