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 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
5 best queen mattresses under $500 in Memorial Day sales — including SweetNight, Zinus, Casper and more
By Frances Daniels published
Five best queen mattresses for under $500 — including SweetNight, Zinus, Casper and more — in the Memorial Day sales.
I test the best memory foam mattress toppers —3 I'd buy in Memorial Day sales to soften a hard bed
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to $187 on mattress toppers with top Memorial Day sales from Tempur-Pedic, Puffy, and Viscosoft
I've found the best sale on Casper's cooling mattress topper — 40% off at Amazon for Memorial Day
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep cool and comfy for less with the Casper Comfy Mattress Topper — now as low as $120 in Amazon's Memorial Day sale
Saatva vs Leesa mattress topper: Which should you buy in Memorial Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the differences between the Saatva High Density Foam vs Leesa Mattress Toppers ahead of the Memorial Day sales
Quick! Lucid's best cooling mattress topper drops to just $35 ahead of Memorial Day sales
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep cool for 30% less with the Lucid Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper — just $49 for a queen in Memorial Day flash sale
The 5 best Saatva king mattress sales I'd buy ahead of Memorial Day
By Frances Daniels published
Get five of the best king-size Saatva mattresses for $400 less with our exclusive discount ahead of the Memorial Day sales
5 signs you should buy a cooling bed topper and not a mattress in Memorial Day sales
By Frances Daniels published
If you spot any of these signs, you actually need to buy a cooling mattress topper, not a bed, in the Memorial Day sales...
What is a SweetNight mattress and should you buy one in the Memorial Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
Thinking of buying a SweetNight mattress in the Memorial Day sales? Here's what you should know about the fiberglass-free range...
5 things I look for in a good memory foam mattress — plus the 3 I'd buy in the Memorial Day sales
By Frances Daniels published
A sleep writer's advice on how to choose the right memory foam mattress ahead of the Memorial Day sales
What is an ultra plush mattress, are they worth it and should you switch?
By Frances Daniels published
An ultra plush mattress can provide extra comfort layers and sink-in softness, but should buy one in Memorial Day sales? Here's what you need to know...
What is the Purple Restore mattress and should you buy it in Memorial Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
If you loved the Purple 2.0 mattress and are searching for a similar bed in Memorial Day sales, we recommend the Purple Restore. Here's why...
Does Purple make a mattress topper and what are the 3 best alternatives?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore whether Purple makes a mattress topper, plus the three best alternatives for offering similar levels of comfort to the brand's famous boxed beds.
Do you need an adjustable base with a split king mattress?
By Frances Daniels published
Split king mattresses have surged in popularity thanks to the Scandinavian Sleep Method, but are they best used with an adjustable base?
What is a Sealy Posturepedic mattress and should you buy one in Memorial Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
Sealy Posturepedic mattresses offer orthopedic-inspired comfort, but should you buy one in the Memorial Day sales?
How often should you replace a memory foam mattress? 5 key signs to look for
By Frances Daniels published
A guide to spotting the common signs your memory foam bed needs replacing, plus the top 3 new ones to buy this Memorial Day
Leesa's best cheap mattress drops to $384 for a twin in Memorial Day sale — why I'd buy it
By Frances Daniels published
Experience body-hugging comfort for up to $300 less with the Leesa Studio Mattress, plus get a free sleep bundle in this early Memorial Day sale.
Saatva's cooling memory foam mattress topper is finally on sale this Memorial Day— with $113 off a king
By Frances Daniels published
Cool your bed for up to $130 less with Saatva's Memorial Day deal on the Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper.
3 of the best queen cooling mattress toppers on Amazon — starting at just $28
By Frances Daniels published
Refresh your queen-size mattress for up to 34% less with Amazon's three best cheap cooling topper sales ahead Memorial Day
Hot sleeper? Sleep expert shares 7 tips for keeping your bedroom cool ahead of summer
By Frances Daniels published
Keep your bedroom's temperature down with these expert tips for a cool night's sleep — including investing in the best cooling mattresses.
Plush queen mattress vs firm queen mattress: Which is best for your budget and sleep?
By Frances Daniels published
Firm and plush queen mattresses offer much different levels of comfort and support, but which one is best for your sleep?
5 signs you need a plush mattress instead of a medium-firm bed
By Frances Daniels published
Medium-firm beds suit most sleepers, but plush mattresses can provide extra comfort. Here's the signs you should switch
The 5 best California king mattresses for under $1,000 in early Memorial Day sales
By Frances Daniels published
Get a California king mattress for up to 50% less with these early Memorial Day mattress sales from DreamCloud, Nectar, and more
What is a Sleep Number Bed and which one should you buy in Memorial Day mattress sales?
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep Number's range of smart beds are now on sale for Memorial Day, but which high-tech mattress should you buy?
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