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 image shows a woman sitting up in bed and clutching her lower back

How to choose the right mattress for lower back pain, according to a chiropractor

By Jo Plumridge published

If you’re waking up with lower back pain every day, it might be time for a new mattress. But what’s the best choice? We asked a chiropractor for their advice.

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Woman waking up and sitting on her mattress holding her back in pain

Are soft mattresses bad for your back? A spine surgeon answers

By Jo Plumridge published

Can a soft mattress be supportive or are they all bad for your back? We spoke to a spinal surgeon to find out more

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A couple go mattress shopping together

8 key questions to ask yourself before buying a new mattress

By Jo Plumridge published

Looking for a new mattress, but not sure what type you need? 8 key questions to ask yourself before you buy

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A woman with long curly dark hair smiles and sits cross-legged on top of a Bear Original memory foam mattress placed on a light wooden bedframe; a blue price drop sales badge is overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

Bear Mattress launches huge 40% off Labor Day sale with up to $500 of free bedding

By Jo Plumridge published

Save up to $676 on Bear's cheapest memory foam mattress and get free pillows, bed sheets and a mattress protector in today's epic Labor Day sale.

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The image shows a woman laying on her stomach on the Helix Dawn Luxe mattress with a Tom's Guide price drop logp on the left

I test the world's best firm mattresses — 7 I'd buy in today’s Labor Day sales

By Jo Plumridge published

If you’re looking for a top-rated firm mattress to support your back, these are the 7 I’d buy in today’s Labor Day sales.

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A happy woman rolls around in her duvet on top of a Puffy Mattress

What is a Puffy mattress and should you buy one in the Labor Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

There's up to $1,350 off Puffy mattresses in this year's Labor day sales and you'll get $600 of free bedding, but are these mattresses right for you?

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A woman lying on a Nectar mattress

Should you buy a Nectar mattress in the Labor Day sales? I'm a mattress tester, here's what I think

By Jo Plumridge published

Nectar mattresses are great value for money and right now there’s up to 63% off in the Labor Day sales

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The Saatva RX in a sunny bedroom

5 top-rated Labor Day mattress deals that come with lifetime warranties

By Jo Plumridge published

5 top-rated mattresses in this year's Labor Day sales, all with lifetime warranties for added peace of mind.

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Saatva Zenhaven Latex

What is the Saatva Zenhaven mattress and should you buy it in the Labor Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

The Saatva Zenhaven is a luxury organic mattress with a clever dual sided design. But is it worth buying in this year's Labor Day sales?

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The new Saatva Contour5 Mattress in a modern, well-lit bedroom

What is the Saatva Contour5 mattress and should you buy it in Labor Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

The Contour5 is Saatva's new premium memory foam mattress and it's $400 off for Labor Day

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The image shows the Nectar Premier Copper mattress in a sleek modern bedroom with a Tom's Guide deal badge on top

What is the Nectar Premier Copper mattress, and should you buy it in the Labor Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

The recently discontinued Nectar Premier Copper mattress is discounted in this year’s Labor Day sales, but is it the right mattress for you? Read our explainer to find out.

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The image shows the Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress on a wooden bed frame with a Tom's Guide deal badge laid over the top

What is the Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress and should you buy it in Black Friday sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

The Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress offers plenty of support and cooling for its naturally breathable latex layer, but will it suit your sleeping style?

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A couple lie asleep on the WinkBed mattress, with a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

I'm a mattress tester with back pain — 5 extra firm beds I'd buy in Labor Day sales

By Jo Plumridge published

If you’re looking for an extra firm mattress to give you relief from back pain, or to support a heavy body, these are the sales I recommend shopping...

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In this image a Saatva microcoil mattress topper is seen on the left, while a Plush Beds latex mattress topper is seen on the right

Hybrid vs latex mattress topper: Which topper will make the most difference to your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

Looking for the right topper to help you get better sleep? Here’s how to choose between a hybrid and latex mattress topper.

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A closeup of the foot of the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

The Helix mattress Labor Day sale: Deals you can't miss

By Jo Plumridge published

The Helix mattress Labor Day sale is almost here, we’re comparing the best deals.

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Two people lie on a Nectar Memory Foam mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic is in the corner (right)

Nectar mattress vs Purple: Which brand offers the best Labor Day deals?

By Jo Plumridge published

Deciding between a Nectar Mattress and a Purple? We’re comparing quality and discounts in time for Labor Day.

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On the left, a person lying on the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, on the right, the Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame

Helix Midnight Luxe vs Saatva Classic: Which is best for side sleepers with back pain?

By Jo Plumridge published

How to choose between the Helix Midnight Luxe and Saatva Classic in the Labor Day sales

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A woman with long dark hair buys a mattress online via her laptop during memorial day sales while lying on her current bed which needs replacing

When do Labor Day mattress sales start? Everything you need to know to grab a good deal

By Jo Plumridge published

Find out when the Labor Day sales begin and end, so you don’t miss a good deal on your next mattress.

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Split screen of the DreamCloud Mattress vs the Leesa Original Hybrid

DreamCloud Hybrid vs Leesa Original Hybrid: Which mattress is best for hot sleepers?

By Jo Plumridge published

Looking for a new mattress in the Labor Day sales? We explore the differences between the DreamCloud Hybrid vs Leesa Original Hybrid

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The Saatva RX in a sunny bedroom

I’m a mattress tester with back pain — why I’d buy the Saatva RX in Labor Day sales

By Jo Plumridge published

If you have chronic back or joint pain, this $400 off Saatva RX deal is the one for you in this year's Labor Day sales.

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Image shows the Nectar Premier Copper mattress on the left and the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Deluxe mattress on the right

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe vs Nectar Premier Copper: Which is the best cooling mattress for you?

By Jo Plumridge published

How to choose between the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe and Nectar Premier Copper mattresses

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Brooklyn Bedding Essential Mattress on a dark wooden bedframe in a white bedroom dressed with a tall green house plant

What is the Brooklyn Bedding Essential mattress and is it worth buying in Labor Day sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

If you're looking for an affordable mattress from a top-rated brand, the Brooklyn Bedding Essential might be your dream bed

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The new Nectar Classic Mattress shown on a white bedframe, dressed with orange, and black and white pillows

Nectar has revamped its best memory foam mattress — here’s what’s new

By Jo Plumridge published

The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is now the Nectar Classic, but is there anything different under the covers?

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A couple lie asleep on the WinkBed mattress, with a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

I'm a mattress tester with back pain — 3 queen mattresses I'd buy this weekend up to $600 off

By Jo Plumridge published

Saatva, WinkBed and DreamCloud — If you’re struggling with back pain, these are the mattresses I’d recommend investing in this weekend.

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The Saatva RX in a sunny bedroom

The Saatva RX is $400 off in today's sales — but is that actually good value for money?

By Jo Plumridge published

I’m a sleep writer with back pain and the Saatva Rx is the mattress I’d recommend to help. Right now, there’s up to $400 off a flash sale — but should you wait for a better discount?

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