Frances Daniels
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 2025 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 2025 guide — and takes the lead on all content related to fiberglass-free mattresses for a clean, non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, and Marie Claire.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

I'm a mattress topper expert — my top 5 tips for getting a good deal this Black Friday
By Frances Daniels published
Looking for a mattress topper this Black Friday? Here's how to find a good deal in the sales

This hybrid mattress is just $256 for a queen — here's why I'd buy in Black Friday sales
By Frances Daniels published
Save 20% this on the affordable 10" Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress in this year's Black Friday sales — prices start from $160

Relaxed vs Firm: How to choose a comfort level of the luxury Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress
By Frances Daniels published
The Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress comes in two firmness levels — here's how to choose between relaxed vs firm in the Black Friday sales

I track mattress prices — here's the one Saatva Black Friday deal you can't miss
By Frances Daniels published
Thanks to a $400 off Black Friday deal, the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress is the cheapest it's been in months.

I tested this latex mattress topper and it's 30% off in Black Friday sales — here's why I'd buy
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to $249 on the Brooklyn Bedding 3" Latex Topper in the Black Friday sales and add cooling, customized comfort to your mattress

Saatva Classic Plush vs Luxury Firm vs Firm: How to choose the right mattress feel for your body
By Frances Daniels published
Want the Saatva Classic mattress but unsure which firmness level to pick? Here's how to choose between Plush vs Luxury Firm vs Firm in the Black Friday sales.

Brooklyn Bedding's cheapest mattress is under $500 for a queen in early Black Friday sales
By Frances Daniels published
Brooklyn Bedding's Veterans Day sale saves you 30% on the Dreamfoam Essential Mattress in one of the best early Black Friday deals.

I tried the light-blocking Aura Smart Sleep Mask — here's what I thought
By Frances Daniels published
Aura Smart Sleep Mask promises soothing comfort, 100% blackout technology, and a gentle wake-up — I put these claims to the test

I'm a sleep writer — Birch's early Black Friday mattress topper deal is the best I've seen
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep clean and save up to $155 on the Birch Plush Organic Mattress Topper with new 25% off Black Friday sale

Yes Lucid mattresses are affordable, but are they any good?
By Frances Daniels published
Lucid memory foam, hybrid, and latex mattresses are one of the most popular line of cheap mattresses on Amazon, but are they any good or a waste of money?

Perimenopause expert shares 3 things you can do to sleep better tonight
By Frances Daniels published
Dr Amy Divaraniya shares the top three ways you can reduce your perimenopausal symptoms to get better sleep

Is Leesa's new Studio Chill cooling mattress worth buying? We tried it to find out
By Frances Daniels published
We tested the new Leesa Studio Chill Hybrid to see what level of comfort and support this mid-range cooling mattress provides.

This pillow-top mattress topper is always 25% off — here's why it's still the best deal
By Frances Daniels published
You can always save 25% on the ViscoSoft Hybrid Lux Mattress Topper — here's why it's a deal worth shopping for today

Saatva Classic vs Bear Elite: Which hybrid mattress is right for you?
By Frances Daniels published
The Saatva Classic and Bear Elite Hybrid are both premium mattresses with adjustable firmness levels, but which should you buy?

I'm a side sleeper — these are the 3 memory foam mattress topper deals I'd shop this weekend
By Frances Daniels published
Soften a hard mattress for up to $244 less with these memory foam mattress topper deals from Tempur-Pedic, Layla, and ViscoSoft

Sleepers love this hotel-style mattress topper — on sale for just $62 at Amazon
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to 44% on the cozy Sleep Innovations pillow-top Dual Layer Mattress Topper, with a queen size on sale for just $78.

Which is the best DreamCloud mattress? Everything you need to know
By Frances Daniels last updated
Our in-depth guide to DreamCloud mattresses will help you find the best luxury bed for your sleep and budget.

Down vs memory foam mattress topper: which offers more comfort and support?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between a down vs memory foam mattress topper and compare price, design, support, and comfort, before weighing up who they're best suited to.

What is the Linenspa Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
The Linenspa Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper is designed to boost your bed's comfort on a tight budget, but is it worth buying?

The Saatva Graphite mattress topper is never on sale — here's why I'd still buy it now
By Frances Daniels published
Don't wait for Black Friday sales to buy the Saatva Graphite mattress topper — experience its support right now for the same price

Is the Nolah Natural 11 mattress worth it? We tried the organic latex bed to find out
By Frances Daniels published
I tried the organic latex Nolah Natural 11 mattress to see if it delivers on its promise of eco-friendly comfort. Here's what I found...

What is a cooling gel mattress topper and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the price, design, and comfort of cooling gel mattress toppers, and who they will and won't suit.

5 ways to make your old mattress more comfortable without replacing it
By Frances Daniels published
Unless your mattress is over eight years old or sagging, there are ways to make it feel comfy again. Here's what we recommend...
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