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

Image shows the Saatva Adjustable Bed Base placed in a zero gravity sleeping position

Not all mattresses are compatible with adjustable beds – here's why

By Rachael Penn published

Adjustable beds require a mattress that can bend and flex, find out why your mattress may not be compatible

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A couple change the sheets on their mattress together

5 things you can do to extend the life of your mattress

By Rachael Penn published

Get the most out of your mattress with these expert insights.

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Image shows black coffee spilling out from a white cup onto a white mattress

How to quickly get coffee and tea stains out of a mattress

By Rachael Penn published

Our tried and tested tips for removing coffee and tea stains from a mattress and leave it looking and smelling like new.

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Image shows a person in blue disposable gloves pointing to bed bugs on a mattress, which will be treated with essential oils

Mattress cleaning: 3 essential oils that get rid of bed bugs fast

By Rachael Penn published

Bed bugs are a nightmare, but certain essential oils can help you get rid of these pests and leave your mattress looking and smelling like new.

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Cleaning a mattress with a brush to get rid of dried blood

How to get blood stains out of a mattress — tried and tested methods

By Rachael Penn published

/wellness/mattresses/how-to-get-a-blood-stain-out-of-a-mattress Proven cleaning hacks for getting fresh and stubborn blood stains out of your mattress.

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A man moves a mattress on his own up a flight of stairs

How to move a mattress by yourself without damaging it

By Rachael Penn published

Successfully moving a mattress by yourself is all about being prepared

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A woman with long dark hair holds her back which is sore after sleeping on a mattress that's too firm for her

How to make a firm mattress softer — tried and tested tips

By Rachael Penn published

If your mattress is too hard for your body and sleep position, try these tricks and tips for softening it up

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Cat urine on a mattress

How to get cat urine out of a mattress — banish stains and smells

By Rachael Penn published

Accidents happen, so here's everything you need to know about getting cat urine out of a mattress

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Image shows the DreamCloud mattress on a wooden bedframe in a white bedroom dressed with red curtains, with a blue price drop sales badge overlaid in the bottom right corner

5 queen size mattress in a box deals I'd snap up today — prices from $399

By Rachael Penn published

Shopping the weekend sales for a queen size mattress in a box? These are the five best deals online right now...

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Woman wearing purple disposable gloves uses a pink sponge to clean stains and smells from a white mattress with a homemade stain remover

I test mattress cleaning hacks — here's the homemade stain remover I swear by

By Rachael Penn published

Remove stubborn mattress stains with my tried and tested stain removal recipe — here's how to make it at home...

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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

How to make a dorm mattress more comfortable and hygienic

By Rachael Penn published

A bed topper is a must for making your dorm bed more comfy, but here are some other things you can try...

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The image shows the Naturepedic Concerto mattress on the left and the Helix Midnight Luxe on the right

Naturepedic vs Helix Midnight Luxe: Which luxury hybrid for side sleepers mattress should you buy?

By Rachael Penn published

Side sleepers require soothing pressure relief. So which luxury hybrid does this best, the Naturepedic Concerto or Helix Midnight Luxe?

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The image shows the DreamCloud mattress on a wooden bed frame in a neautrally decorated bedroom

What is a DreamCloud mattress and which should you buy?

By Rachael Penn published

DreamCloud make some of the best memory foam and hybrid beds — but which one should you buy?

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A woman with dark hair sleeps happily on a cooling mattress

5 best cooling mattress deals to shop this weekend — starting from $399

By Rachael Penn published

Cooling mattresses are perfect for those who sleep hot but if you want to save money on your next mattress we’ve found five of the best cooling mattress deals to shop this weekend.

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A man lies on his back in bed, sleeping happily in a comfortable position

Saving money helps you sleep better, says new study

By Rachael Penn published

Findings from a new study shows that those who save money on a regular basis sleep more soundly than those who don’t save. Plus, how to sleep when you're feeling anxious.

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A hand wearing a rubber glove uses a soft bristled brush to clean a mattress after incorrectly cleaning the cover with bleach

You've been cleaning your mattress wrong — 3 household items you should never use

By Rachael Penn published

When cleaning your mattress, these are the top three products you should never use otherwise you risk damaging the cover and the internal layers.

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A couple using the Scandinavian Sleep Method

Scandi Sleep Method bedding sale — this weekend's best deals, from $12

By Rachael Penn published

Trying out the Scandinavian Sleeping Method and looking for split mattress bedding? These are the 5 best deals to shop this weekend on sheets, pillows and mattresses.

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A blue Beautyrest guest mattress in a light bedroom

The 5 best Prime Day guest air mattress deals — prices from just $58

By Rachael Penn published

The Amazon Prime Day sales are now live and here’s the five best guest air mattress deals you can shop today.

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Woman holds lens, shows there are bed bugs in the mattress

By Rachael Penn published

A fully zippered mattress encasement is the only way of protecting your bed against bed bugs, scabies, dust mites and more. Here's the 3 best deals to shop this Prime Day.

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Beautyrest Cool Wave Plus Convoluted Pressure-Relieving Memory Foam Mattress Topper

9 Prime Day bedding deals I'd buy — bed sheets, pillows and toppers from $27

By Rachael Penn last updated

Snag a great deal on these Amazon best-selling bed sheets, pillows and mattress toppers this Prime Day.

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Bedsure dorm room bedding set in sage green with a blue Prime Day deals badge overlaid on the bottom right corner

I've found 5 epic Prime Day dorm room bedding deals — sheets, pillows and more from $23

By Rachael Penn published

Today's five best Prime Day dorm room bedding deals — bed sheets, pillows and toppers from just $23.

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Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid mattress

This best-selling Amazon mattress just dropped to under $200 for a queen —here's why I'd buy it

By Rachael Penn published

Buy a queen size Linenspa 10" Memory Foam Hybrid mattress for just $197 in an epic Amazon Prime Day deal. Here's why I'd buy it.

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A woman scratches her arm in bed because there's scabies in the mattress and bedding

Yes scabies can live in mattresses — here's what experts want you to know

By Rachael Penn published

What you need to know scabies in your mattress, with advice from renowned skin experts on how to deal with an infection.

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A woman with dark hair sleeps on a memory foam mattress dressed with white pillows and sheets

This is how often should you change your pillow, according to an expert

By Rachael Penn published

This is how often you should change your pillow, according to a sleep expert. Plus, 5 common signs you need to change your pillow for better sleep and health.

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A hand wearing a rubber glove uses a soft bristled brush to clean a mattress after spraying the yellow stains with shaving foam

Why are people cleaning their mattresses with shaving foam and is it safe?

By Rachael Penn published

This TikTok shaving foam hack removes stubborn mattress stains in minutes — here’s how to use it, plus 3 other stubborn stain-removing tips. 

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