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
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?
Rollaway bed vs foldable mattress vs Japanese floor mattress: Which is best for your sleep and budget?
By Frances Daniels published
Foldable mattresses, rollaway beds, and Japanese floor mattresses are great for saving space and money, but which is best?
Sleep Number kickstarts Memorial Day sale with 30% off their best smart mattress
By Frances Daniels published
Track your sleep for less with Sleep Number's brand new Memorial Day mattress sale, with up to $1,739 off the flagship i8 bed
5 signs you'd sleep better on a latex mattress topper, not memory foam
By Frances Daniels published
While memory foam mattress toppers are the best option for most people, you may want to switch to a latex topper if you spot one or more of these signs...
5 signs you should be sleeping on a medium-firm mattress, not a firm
By Frances Daniels published
Firm mattresses can provide sturdy support, but is a medium-firm bed better for you? These are the signs that you should switch.
Helix Sleep launches new mattresses for heavy people — and they're already up to $1,124 off
By Frances Daniels published
Helix Sleep has knocked 30% off the Plus Luxe and Plus Elite, the new additions to their plus-sized mattress series for heavy people
What is an Olympic queen mattress and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
An Olympic queen mattress can provide more sleep space than a standard queen, but is it worth the money for you?
Cancel the sleep divorce! 3 of the best mattress sales for couples to shop before Memorial Day
By Frances Daniels published
You and your partner can both sleep better for up to 35% less with these top 3 mattress sales for bed-sharing couples ahead of Memorial Day
Layla vs Leesa: Which is the best memory foam mattress topper for you?
By Frances Daniels published
We compare the key differences between the Layla and Leesa mattress toppers, including price, design, and comfort
This king-size organic mattress just crashed to $897 in Walmart's sale — why I’d buy it now
By Frances Daniels published
Save $100 on a king-size Allswell Organic 12" Hybrid Mattress with Walmart's pre-Memorial Day sale
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