Jo Plumridge

Jo Plumridge

Mattress tester and sleep writer

Jo Plumridge is an experienced mattress reviewer with several years' experience covering all things mattresses and sleep, and who tests memory foam, hybrid and organic mattresses. What Jo doesn't know about a boxed mattress isn't worth knowing, so naturally we tasked her with producing a series of features for Tom's Guide looking at all aspects of mattresses, from how to pick between latex and memory foam (it's a tricky one), to the seven mistakes people make when buying a mattress for the first time. When testing the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid for Tom's Guide, Jo said: "I loved the back support and pressure relief it offered. Plus, it looks far more expensive than it is." When she isn’t writing about sleep, Jo also writes extensively on interior design, home products and photography.

Latest articles by Jo Plumridge

The Nectar Classic mattress directly next to the Saatva Contour5 mattress

Nectar Classic vs Saatva Contour5: Which memory foam mattress is right for you?

By Jo Plumridge published

They’re two of the most supportive and comfortable memory foam mattresses available, but is the Nectar Classic or the Saatva Contour5 the right choice for your sleeping style?

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The image shows the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress on the left and the Burch Natural Mattress on the right in a side by side comparison

Saatva Memory Foam vs Birch Natural: Which hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

Is the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid or the Birch Natural the best luxury hybrid mattress for your sleeping style?

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Best pillow-top mattresses main image shows a blonde woman in a denim shirt reading a book while lying on top of the Stearns & Foster Estate Mattress

What's the best pillow-top mattress in 2024? I'm a pro tester and these are my top picks

By Jo Plumridge last updated

We rate the best pillow-top mattresses for comfort, support and price, with full reviews from our certified sleep experts.

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The image shows the DreamCloud mattress on the left hand side of the image and the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress on the right in a side by side comparison

DreamCloud vs Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid: Which luxury mattress is right for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

We compare the DreamCloud and Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid across all key areas of performance to help you decide which is right for you.

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The image shows the DreamCloud hybrid on the left hand side of the image and the Birch Natural Mattress on the right in a side by side comparison

DreamCloud vs Birch Natural: Which hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

We pit the DreamCloud against the Birch Natural to see which one will suit your sleeping style best.

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The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress on a bed frame next to the Saatva Classic mattress

Saatva Classic vs Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe: Which luxury hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

The Saatva Classic and Brooklyn Bedding mattresses both offer customization, but which is the right fit for your sleeping style? We tested both.

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The Nectar premier hybrid mattress on a bed frame directly next to the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame

Saatva Classic vs Nectar Premier Hybrid: Which hybrid mattress suits your sleep style?

By Jo Plumridge published

Is the Saatva Classic or Nectar Premier Hybrid the mattress for you? We've tested both and compare price, design, comfort, support and more...

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A woman smiles while reading next to her husband who is asleep on his side on the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress

Do Nectar mattresses contain fiberglass? We look deeper at these top-rated beds

By Jo Plumridge published

In the market for a Nectar mattress but wondering if they contain fiberglass? We've taken a closer look. Here's what you can expect.

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The image shows the Bear Elite Hybrid on the left hand side of the image and the Helix Midnight Luxe on the right in a side by side comparison

Bear Elite Hybrid vs Helix Midnight Luxe: Which hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

The Bear Elite Hybrid and Helix Midnight Luxe mattresses both offer a luxurious sleep, but which one is best suited to your sleeping style?

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Searching for the best Nectar mattress for back pain: A tester for Tom's Guide sleeping on their side on the Nectar Luxe mattress

Which Nectar mattress should you buy if you have back pain? I’m a bed tester — here’s my advice

By Jo Plumridge published

Here are the three Nectar mattresses I recommend based on our testing, research, and customer reviews...

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Memory foam vs latex mattresses for back pain split image: Featuring the Saatva Contour5 memory foam mattress on the left and the Avocado Green organic latex mattress on the right

Memory foam vs latex: Which mattress material is best for back pain?

By Jo Plumridge published

If you're looking for the best mattress for back pain, should you choose memory foam or back pain? We unpack the pros and cons of each material...

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A woman with black hair sit on the Nectar Luxe memory foam mattress on a white bed frame

I’m a sleep writer — my 3 pro tips for buying your first mattress in Cyber Monday sales

By Jo Plumridge published

The Cyber Monday sales are the perfect time to invest in your next mattress. Here's everything you need to know.

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The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress topper on top of a mattress on a bed frame in a well lit bedroom

Quick! Tempur-Pedic's mattress topper for back pain drops to lowest price this Cyber Monday

By Jo Plumridge published

The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt topper has dropped to its lowest price on Amazon in today's Cyber Monday sales

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Image shows the Saatva RX mattress for back and joint pain placed on a luxury grey mattress in a stylish bedroom

The best mattress for back pain 2024: 10 expert-rated picks

By Jo Plumridge last updated

We've slept on and tested the latest mattresses for back pain to bring you the 10 best options on the market today.

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The Sealy Posturepedic mattress with a woman lying on top of it on her phone

Ends today! Sealy's queen Posturepedic Hybrid Mattress is just $749 for Black Friday

By Jo Plumridge published

There's up to 41% off all sizes of the Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid, but the Black Friday sale ends today

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DreamCloud mattress on a wooden bed frame, in a bedroom scene, with folded sheets and two pillows on top

I'm a mattress tester with back pain — 5 mattresses I'd buy in today's Black Friday sales

By Jo Plumridge published

Saatva, Helix DreamCloud and more — top five mattress picks for back pain in today’s Black Friday sales

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The Saatva Classic mattress photographed on a fabric bed frame with a Black Friday mattress deals badge overlaid on the image

I'm a mattress tester — the Saatva Classic is my standout buy in today's Black Friday sale

By Jo Plumridge published

As a mattress tester, I'd buy the Saatva Classic in today's $400 off Black Friday sales

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Viscosoft Active Cooling Mattress Topper

5 signs you need to buy a bed topper and not a mattress in Black Friday sales

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Do you need to spend money on a new mattress, or could a bed topper be all you need to buy in the 2024 Black Friday sales?

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The image shows the Saatva RX on the left and the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt on the right in a side by side comparison

Saatva RX vs Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt: Which mattress should you buy if you have a bad back?

By Jo Plumridge published

We compare two top-rated mattresses for back pain, the Saatva RX and Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt, to help you choose between them this Black Friday.

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A Tempur-Pedic mattress topper with a Tom's Guide Black Friday deals label

Bad back? 5 mattress toppers in the Black Friday sales to ease aches and pains

By Jo Plumridge published

These five mattress topper deals in the Black Friday sales will help ease a bad back

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The Saatva RX mattress on a black bed frame in a minimalist bedroom

The Saatva RX is $400 off in the Black Friday sales, here's why I'd buy it as a mattress tester with back pain

By Jo Plumridge published

I test mattresses for a living, and I'd always recommend the Saatva RX for sleepers with back pain. Here's why.

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The Saatva Classic photographed on a white wooden bedframe in a blue bedroom surrounded by tall green house plants and a bookcase shelving unit containing pillows, blankets and books

What's the best firm size mattress in 2024? I’m a mattress tester — here's my top picks

By Alison Barretta last updated

We've slept on and tested the latest firm mattresses to bring you our guide to the very best options to shop this Black Friday.

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An Emma Cooling Elite mattress on a grey bedframe

Emma Black Friday mattress deals 2024: Up to 55% off top-rated mattresses

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Emma is offering half-price on some of their top-rated mattresses including the premium Elite mattress.

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Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress featured on a wood bed frame with decorative pillows on top

Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress review

By Jo Plumridge last updated

A highly affordable hybrid mattress – we’ve tested the Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress to see how it matches up against more expensive models.

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The Saatva Contour5 Mattress on a bed frame (left) and the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Mattress (right)

Saatva Contour5 vs Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud: Which memory foam mattress should you buy this Black Friday?

By Jo Plumridge published

If you’re in the market for a luxury memory foam mattress, the Saatva Contour5 and Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud should be on your list this Black Friday.

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