Rachael Penn
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
3 reasons why you should use a mattress protector on your dorm bed
By Rachael Penn published
A mattress protector forms a crucial barrier against you and your dorm bed.
Mattress protector vs encasement: Which is best for bed bugs, urine and more?
By Rachael Penn published
We explore the pros and cons of mattress protectors vs mattress encasements to help you choose the right one.
How to wash and dry a waterproof mattress protector — and what to avoid
By Rachael Penn published
Learn how to wash a waterproof mattress protector, how to dry it without damaging the material, and how to spot when it’s time to buy a new one.
7 best queen mattresses for under $700 in Presidents’ Day sales — including DreamCloud, Nectar, Emma and more
By Rachael Phillips published
7 queen size mattresses for under $700 — including DreamCloud, Nectar, Emma and more — in the Presidents’ Day sales.
Original Casper Mattress drops to just $760 in huge Presidents' Day sale
By Rachael Phillips published
Save up to $255 on the best selling Original Casper — but you'll have to be quick, this Presidents' Day mattress sale won't last long.
Get a Yogasleep cooling mattress from $519 in new 20% off Presidents' Day sales
By Rachael Phillips published
Yogasleep has launched its Presidents’ Day sale with 20% off cooling mattresses and breathable sheets for hot sleepers.
Hurry! Saatva's dual-sided organic latex mattress is up to $681 off in the after-Christmas sales for a limited time
By Rachael Phillips published
Saatva's after-Christmas mattress sale includes big savings on the dual-sided Zenhaven Latex Mattress, which is now up to $681 off. But be quick because this deal won’t last long.
Tempur-Pedic knocks 30% off its cheapest mattress in time-limited holiday sale
By Rachael Phillips published
Saving up to $1,019 on the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Prima mattress with this time limited holiday sale.
Quick! Save up to $1,000 on one of the best organic mattresses in new Nolah flash sale
By Rachael Phillips published
Save up to $1,000 on the Nolah Natural mattress in festive flash sale, plus get two free pillows worth $149.
Wow! Save up to $900 on Nectar Premier Hybrid in 39% off mattress sale
By Rachael Phillips published
Save up to $900 on the Nectar Premier Hybrid mattress to in festive 39% off winter sale.
Act fast! Get up to $773 off the Casper Nova Hybrid in new 25% flash sale
By Rachael Phillips published
Casper's 25% off flash sale slashes price of a queen size Casper Nova Hybrid by $623
Avocado Green's best natural latex mattress is up to 20% off in holiday sale
By Rachael Phillips published
Save up to 20% on the Avocado Green Mattress, plus the brand's certified organic, latex and vegan beds.
One of 2023’s best mattresses is on sale for just $199 — ends Monday!
By Rachael Phillips published
The Siena Memory Foam Mattress is the best budget mattress in America right now, and this weekend you can find a queen size on sale for just $379.
How to clean a memory foam mattress and get urine out
By Rachael Phillips published
Cleaning spills, such as blood, vomit, or diarrhoea, from your memory foam mattress will help it last longer. Here’s how.
Your Amazon Echo Show can be used as a secret security camera — here’s how to set it up
By Rachael Phillips published
Keep your home safe and secure by using your Echo Show as a security camera and with this guide, we will show you how to set it up.
Ending soon! The 5 best Cyber Monday queen mattress deals under $500
By Rachael Phillips published
A new mattress doesn’t need to cost the earth, as these five queen mattresses under $500 prove – grab them before the Cyber Monday sales end.
Saatva vs Avocado vs Stearns & Foster mattresses: Who has the best Cyber Monday sale?
By Rachael Phillips published
We’ve analyzed the Cyber Monday sales from these three top luxury mattress brands – here’s who comes out on top for savings and sheer value for money.
Mattress Firm launches flash sale on Serta, BeautyRest and Zinus — Cyber Monday only
By Rachael Phillips published
Mattress Firm has slashed prices this Cyber Monday on mattresses including Serta Perfect Sleeper, Nectar and more.
The 3 best adjustable bed and mattress combos to buy in Cyber Monday sales
By Rachael Phillips published
Head to Casper, Tempur-Pedic and Nectar for the best Cyber Monday deals on adjustable base and mattress combos.
Our favorite Sleep Number smart bed is up to $1,700 off in the Cyber Monday mattress sales
By Rachael Phillips published
Save this Cyber Monday by investing in a smart bed from Sleep Number which is perfect for couples who can't agree on which firmness option to go for.
Purple Original vs Purple Plus: Which boxed mattress should you buy in Cyber Monday sales?
By Rachael Phillips published
We look at the key differences between the Purple Original and the Purple Plus mattress to help you choose between them in the Cyber Monday sales.
The 7 best hybrid and memory foam mattresses to buy in the Black Friday sales
By Rachael Phillips published
Looking for a memory foam bed to sink into, or a bouncy hybrid? Shop the best Black Friday mattress deals available now from Emma, Nectar, Purple and more.
Found! The 5 best cheap queen mattresses for under $500 in the Black Friday sales
By Rachael Phillips published
Emma, Siena Allswell and more — 5 cheap queen size mattresses for under $500.
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