Rachael Penn

Rachael Penn

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Rachael has been a freelance journalist for 15 years for various publications including Tom’s Guide, Creative Bloq, Independent, The Spectator, Daily Express and more. She has written extensively on home and technology news as well as reviewed hundreds of products across home and technology. She has a keen interest in AI and also written articles on this topic for Tom’s Guide. She also enjoys reviewing home, travel and tech gadgets, especially anything that has been designed to make life easier like smart home gadgets. She’s covered most tech including laptops, cameras, projectors, smartphones, headphones and more. When she isn’t writing Rachael can be found working out on her peloton, taking her two dogs — Murray a Sealyham terrier and Maggie a West Highland terrier on walks and getting sucked into a rabbit hole of watching true crime documentaries. 

Latest articles by Rachael Penn

Half of the dreamcloud mattress side by side with half of the Puffy Royal mattress

DreamCloud Premier vs Puffy Royal: Which luxury hybrid mattress should you buy?

By Rachael Penn published

We explore the key differences between the DreamCloud Premier vs Puffy Royal to find out which luxury hybrid mattress is best for your sleep.

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The image shows the Purple mattress on the left and the Puffy Cloud mattress on the right

Purple vs Puffy Cloud: Which boxed mattress is right for your sleep?

By Rachael Penn published

We look at the key differences between the Purple and the Puffy Cloud to see which performs best on price, design, comfort, and support.

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Best mattress for heavy people: Helix PLUS mattress

This Helix Plus mattress offers extra support — here’s how you can get over $500 off now

By Rachael Penn published

With our discount code, you can get a top-rated mattress for heavy people, the Helix Plus, for up to $505 off plus two free pillows.

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The image shows the Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress on the left and the Puffy Cloud Hybrid mattress on the right

Memory foam vs hybrid mattress: Which one should you buy?

By Rachael Penn published

If you’re looking for a new mattress, the choice usually comes down to memory foam or hybrid. For the undecided, our guide to memory foam vs hybrid mattresses will help you make sense of it all.

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The image shows a beige Saatva weighted blanket draped over a grey sofa

How to transform your bed into a cozy nest for Fall — the mattress, bedding and PJs I’m buying in Labor Day sales

By Rachael Penn published

Create the ultimate cozy nest for fall — 5 Labor Day deals across mattresses, bed sheets, pyjamas and more.

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Image shows the Ritz-Carlton Bed dressed with luxurious white linens, and a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the bottom of the photo

Ritz-Carlton, Marriott and Sofitel — save up to 50% on hotel mattresses in Labor Day sales

By Rachael Penn published

Save up to $2,279 on four of our favorite hotel mattresses this Labor Day, including the legendary Ritz-Carlton Bed.

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The Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame outdoors, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

Don't wait for Labor Day! The 7 luxury hybrid mattress sales to shop this weekend

By Rachael Penn published

Hybrid mattresses offer a great blend of support and comfort, and there are some good deals around in today's sales.

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The image shows the Allswell 10" hybrid mattress on a wooden bed frame in a neutral befroom

Quick! Allswell budget hybrid mattress drops to $317 for a queen in epic Labor Day sale

By Rachael Penn published

Buy a queen size budget hybrid mattress for less than $320 in an epic Labor Day sales. But be quick — this deal won’t last long.

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The image shows a beige Saatva weighted blanket draped over a grey sofa

Get cozy this fall with 5 top weighted blanket Labor Day deals

By Rachael Penn published

Weighted blankets can help relieve stress and anxiety. Here's 5 best deals in this year's Labor Day sales.

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Two men carry a mattress down a flight of stairs

7 best Labor Day deals that include free old mattress removal

By Rachael Penn last updated

We’ve rounded up the 7 best Labor Day mattress sales that include free removal of your old mattress.

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Tart cherry juice poured into a clear glass

Why are people drinking cherry juice for sleep and does it actually work? A sleep doctor answers

By Rachael Penn published

Drinking cherry juice for sleep is becoming popular, but is it a con or a cure? We ask an expert.

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A woman with long dark hair sleeps on new silk bed sheets. A blue price drop sales badge is overlaid in the bottom right corner

Labor Day bedding sales 2024: The 7 best deals live now

By Rachael Penn last updated

This year's Labor Day bedding sales are live, these are the best seven deals.

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The Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Puffy Cloud vs Nectar Classic Memory Foam: Which boxed mattress should you buy in Labor Day sales?

By Rachael Penn, Claire Davies published

The Puffy Cloud and Nectar Classic are both on sale this Labor Day. Here's how to choose between these popular memory foam mattresses...

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Image shows a brightly coloured dorm room with a clean and comfy mattress placed on a white bedframe and dressed with brightly coloured cushions and a grey throw

Study reveals the 3 dirtiest sleep products in a dorm room — plus how to clean them

By Rachael Penn published

This time, it isn't just your mattress that's a breeding ground for dorm room bugs.

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A close up of the end of a Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

Don't wait for Labor Day — 5 great mattress sales we'd shop right now

By Rachael Penn published

Don’t hang around, you can get some of the best mattresses at discount prices by buying right now

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The image shows a Saatva Classic split king mattress in a dark grey bedroom with a Tom's Guide deal badge on top

Cancel the sleep divorce! 5 epic split king Labor Day mattress deals for under $1,500

By Rachael Penn published

A split king mattress could be the answer to a restful night's sleep. Here’s 5 top Labor Day deals to shop today, all for under $1,500.

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A couple sitting on the Casper One mattress

What is a Casper mattress and should you buy one in the Labor Day sales? I'm a sleep writer — here's what I think 

By Rachael Penn published

Casper is a pioneer in the bed-in-a-box mattress industry. But should you buy one this Labor Day? Here's what I think.

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How to fix a squeaky bed

How to stop a squeaking bed — 7 quick tips

By Rachael Penn published

Is your squeaky bed keeping you awake? Here's how to fix it fast

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The image shows the Beautyrest Black mattress on a wooden platform bed base within a sleek, neautral bedroom

What mattress does the Hyatt Hotel use, plus 3 affordable alternative pillow-top beds 

By Rachael Penn published

We run through what type of mattress the Hyatt Hotels use, plus how you can recreate the same 5 star luxury at home with an affordable pillow top mattress.

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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)

5 best queen Labor Day mattress deals for back and hip pain — starting from $649

By Rachael Penn published

Saatva, Nectar, WinkBed and more — 5 of the best queen mattresses to beat hip and back pain this Labor Day, starting from just $649.

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Cloverlane 15” Hybrid Luxury Firm Mattress on a tall bed and topped with 5 plush cushions

Which mattresses are comparable to the Saatva Classic? 3 top picks from Labor Day sales

By Rachael Penn published

The Saatva Classic remains our top pick for the best mattress but with options from DreamCloud, WinkBed and Cloverlane, is there a cheaper alternative that's just as good?

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The Saatva Classic mattress pictured in a pool house overlooking a bright blue swimming pool on a warm, sunny day

The 5 best luxury hotel-style mattresses to buy in Labor Day sales

By Rachael Penn published

The Labor Day mattress sales are a great time to upgrade your sleep space with the 5 best luxury hotel-style mattresses on offer.

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A couple on a DreamCloud mattress

3 most popular DreamCloud mattresses in this year’s Labor Day sales

By Rachael Penn published

We’re comparing the most popular DreamCloud Labor Day sale mattresses so you can get a good deal

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A blue rubber-gloved hand holds a spray bottle aloft a dirty mattress

How do you get stains out of a mattress without damaging it?

By Rachael Penn published

A guide to everything you need to know about removing stains from your mattress without risking damage to it

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Sleep editor lying on a Brooklyn Bedding mattress, with Lowest Price graphic overlaid

Should you choose the Brooklyn Bedding Mattress in 2024 Labor Day sales? Advice from a mattress tester

By Rachael Penn published

We’re sharing our expertise before the Brooklyn Bedding Labor Day sale so you know whether it’s the right mattress for you.

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