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

A person sits on the edge of the Plank Firm mattress, Extra Firm side, to test the edge support

Are memory foam mattresses good for stomach sleepers? I’m a sleep writer — here’s my take

By Rachael Penn last updated

Memory foam mattresses provide body-hugging pressure relief, but are they too soft for stomach sleepers? Here's what I think...

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Saatva Organic Quilted Mattress Topper on top of a Saatva mattress, cropped; it's discounted in the after Christmas mattress sales

How to clean luxury, organic and natural mattresses — pro tips for cleaning premium materials

By Rachael Penn published

Keep your luxury, natural or organic mattress in great condition with these cleaning tips.

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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 last updated

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 woman sits on the foot of the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

What is a luxury mattress and how much do they cost?

By Rachael Penn published

If you’re looking to invest in a luxury mattress but unsure what makes it worth the premium price tag — we take a look at exactly what they are and what they cost, to help you decide.

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A cheap mattress on a bed frame

How to buy a cheap mattress and get it right — 5 expert tips

By Rachael Penn last updated

Shopping for a new cheap mattress? Here are the five key features every budget bed should have

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A woman sat on bed wearing white vest and orange shorts with a glass of water in hand, looking out of window with wooden frame and plants outside.

These 5 habits are making your mattress dirty — here's why and how to stop

By Rachael Penn published

Are your little habits making your mattress dirty? These hygiene habits that could be damaging your sleep quality.

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The WinkBed mattress on a bed frame directly next to the Saatva RX on a bed frame

Saatva RX vs Winkbed Plus: Which luxury mattress offers the best support?

By Rachael Penn published

We compare the Saatva RX and Winkbed Plus to see how they differ when it comes to price, design, comfort and support

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The image shows the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress on a blue bed frame in a neutral bedroom

Is a king mattress under $1,000 worth buying? Yes, here’s what to look for

By Rachael Penn published

We share what to look for when buying a king mattress under $1,000, plus our top 3 deals to shop

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A close up of the edge of the Avocado Green mattress directly next to the edge of the Essentia Stratami mattress

Avocado Green vs Essentia Stratami: Which organic mattress suits your sleep?

By Rachael Penn published

We compare the Avocado Green and Essentia Stratami organic mattresses in terms of comfort, design and price to help you decide which suits your sleep best.

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The image shows the Zinus Green Tea mattress on the left and the Siena Memory Foam mattress on the right in a side by side comparison

Zinus Green Tea vs Siena Memory Foam: Which cheap mattress should you buy?

By Rachael Penn published

We compare the Zinus Green Tea and the Siena Memory Foam to help you pick the right cheap mattress for your sleep needs.

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A woman cleaning up a spill on a mattress

I’m a mattress cleaning expert — this is when you should rotate, vacuum and deep clean your bed in 2025

By Rachael Penn published

Your complete guide to maintaining and cleaning your mattress in 2025.

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Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress on a white bed base. Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a gray bed base.

Nectar Classic vs Zinus Green Tea: Which budget memory foam mattress should you buy? 

By Rachael Penn published

How to choose between these two popular mattresses in a box – we look at how they compare in terms of price, support, comfort and more.

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A a person uses steam cleaning on a mattress to keep it fresher for longer

Why you should always deep clean your mattress after your holiday guests leave

By Rachael Penn published

From cookie crumbs to mulled wine spills, here's why post-holiday mattress cleaning is essential for a fresh start to the New Year.

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The DreamCloud Hybrid mattress on a wooden bedrame in a spacious bedroom

Are DreamCloud mattresses non-toxic? We take a closer look

By Rachael Penn published

We're looking deeper at DreamCloud mattresses and their commitment to non-toxic materials and reveal what really goes in to these popular beds.

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Woman wearing a pink vest top with her hand on her forehead as she wakes up with night sweats.

How to prevent night sweats — doctors share their top 5 tips

By Rachael Penn published

Night sweats can cause disturbed sleep and have a negative impact on your overall well-being, here are some expert-backed methods to prevent them

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The Nectar Premier Hybrid directly next to the DreamCloud Hybrid mattress

DreamCloud Hybrid vs Nectar Premier Hybrid: Which luxury hybrid mattress should you buy?

By Rachael Penn published

We compare the DreamCloud Hybrid and the Nectar Premier Hybrid to see how they differ in terms of price, design and comfort.

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A person uses a handheld vacuum cleaner to vacuum a corner of a mattress

By Rachael Penn published

Get your home Christmas-ready and prepped for guests with these simple steps for deep cleaning your mattress.

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A woman wearing a pink sleep eye mask and silk pyjamas stretching her arms in bed waking up from quality sleep.

Last-minute Christmas gift ideas to help your loved ones sleep better in 2025

By Rachael Penn published

Give the gift of good sleep this Christmas with these top-rated eye masks, weighted blankets, pillow sprays and more, all with fast shipping to arrive just before the big day.

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The image shows the Jimmy Mattress Vacuum Cleaner on a mattress

This mattress vacuum will show you how dusty your bed really is — and it's 30% off

By Rachael Penn published

A dusty bed can trigger allergies as well as attract dust mites, but a decent mattress vacuum can help. Save $54.99 on this model in time-limited sale.

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The image shows the Saatva Classic mattress on the left and the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid on the right in a side by side comparison

Saatva Classic vs Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid: Which pillow top mattress should you buy

By Rachael Penn published

In our Saatva Classic vs Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid showdown, we compare these two popular mattresses to help you find the right fit for your needs and budget.

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The dreamcloud mattress on a bed frame in a spacious bedroom

Last chance for Christmas delivery! 3 budget-friendly mattresses with free fast shipping

By Rachael Penn published

If you need a new bed fast we’ve pulled together 3 of our top-rated budget-friendly mattresses with free super fast shipping so you can enjoy a new sleep surface before Christmas arrives.

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The Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid mattress on a bed frame directly next to the DreamCloud mattress on a bed frame

DreamCloud vs Linenspa 8” Memory Foam Hybrid: Which budget mattress is right for you?

By Rachael Penn published

We compare the DreamCloud and the Linenspa 8” Memory Foam Hybrid on price, design, materials, comfort and support. But which is right for you?

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A split image showing the Cocoon by Sealy mattress on a bed frame next to the GhostBed Luxe mattress on a bed frame

Ghostbed Luxe vs Cocoon by Sealy Chill: Which cooling mattress should couples choose?

By Rachael Penn published

We explore the key differences between the GhostBed Luxe vs the Cocoon by Sealy Chill, to help you decide which is the most cooling mattress for couples

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A split image showing the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame next to the Casper Dream mattress on a bed frame

Saatva Classic vs Casper Dream mattress: Which hotel-style hybrid is better for your sleep?

By Rachael Penn published

We explore the key differences between the Saatva Classic vs Casper Dream mattress, comparing design, price, comfort and much more to help you find the right mattress

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A hand holding a cloth scrubbing the surface of a mattress with the other hand holding a spray bottle

I've written over 25 mattress cleaning articles — These are the best 3 tips I've learnt

By Rachael Penn published

I'm a mattress cleaning expert. There are my top tips to deep clean your mattress in time for holiday guests

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