Rachael Penn

Rachael Penn

Contributor

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 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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The DreamCloud Hybrid mattress shown on a light wooden bed frame and covered with white bedding in a white bedroom

How to clean a DreamCloud hybrid mattress

By Rachael Penn published

Discover the secret of how to clean your DreamCloud Hybrid mattress and keep it in good condition for longer in our guide.

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The Bear Original Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (left) and the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (right)

Bear Original vs Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid: Which mattress under $1,000 should you buy?

By Rachael Penn published

We break down the key differences between the Bear Original and Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid to help you decide which is the best mattress for you under $1,000

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A gloved hand with a magnifying glass looking at drawing of bed bugs on a mattress

Banish bed bugs! 3 mattress encasement deals still live in Cyber Monday sales

By Rachael Penn published

Invest in a fully zippered mattress encasement to protect your bed against bed bugs, scabies, dust mites and more. Here are the best 3 deals to shop in the extended Cyber Monday sales

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A woman sleeping on the Helix Midnight mattress

Last Chance! 5 extended Cyber Monday mattress deals perfect for side sleepers

By Rachael Penn published

Get a queen mattress for side sleepers for under $1,000 with these extended Cyber Monday deals — including Helix, DreamCloud and Purple...

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DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress half-profile with a Tom's Guide Cyber Monday badge in the lower left corner

I'm a sleep writer — these are the 5 best king mattresses under $1,000 I’d buy this Cyber Monday

By Rachael Penn published

Yes, it's possible to buy a quality king-size mattress for less than a grand this Cyber Monday. Here's how...

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Foot of the Avocado Green Eco Organic Mattress with a pair of feet at the top, Tom's Guide Cyber Monday mattress deals badge in the lower left corner

Love the Avocado Green Mattress but not its price tag? Check out these affordable Cyber Monday organic mattress deals

By Rachael Penn published

The Avocado Green is the best organic mattress, but if your budget won’t quite stretch that far, here are 3 alternatives to buy in the Cyber Monday sales instead.

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Birch Natural mattress closeup with a blue dinosaur toy at the bottom and a Tom's Guide Cyber Monday mattress deals badge in the top left

The 3 best fiberglass-free mattress deals to shop in this year's Cyber Monday sales

By Rachael Penn published

If you're looking for a fiberglass-free mattress in the Cyber Monday sales, we've rounded up three of our favorites

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GhostBed Luxe mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Buy today, sleep on it by the weekend — 3 Cyber Monday mattress deals with ultra-fast shipping

By Rachael Penn published

Our round-up of mattress deals that offer the fastest shipping times this Cyber Monday, including Nectar, GhostBed and DreamCloud

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The DreamCloud hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a spacious bedroom

Recreate hotel luxury at home with these 5 mattress and bedding Cyber Monday deals

By Rachael Penn published

Give your bedroom a luxury makeover with these top deals on mattresses, bedding and accessories in the Cyber Monday sales

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Queen mattress vs king image shows a queen mattress on the left dressed in white and green silk sheets and a king mattress on the right placed on a beige bedframe

Queen size mattress vs full: Which should you buy this Cyber Weekend?

By Rachael Penn published

We're weighing up queen vs full size mattresses so you can choose the right bed for you in the Cyber Monday mattress sales

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Stearns & Foster Lux Estate Mattress

Still live! 3 Black Friday mattress deals with free premium White Glove delivery

By Rachael Penn published

Saatva, Cocoon by Sealy and Stearns & Foster — 3 Cyber Weekend mattress deals that come with free white glove delivery.

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A Saatva mattress on a wodden bed with a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deal tag

Who should buy the Saatva Classic mattress in Black Friday sales? Plus 3 people who shouldn’t

By Rachael Penn published

The Saatva Classic is our top-rated mattress and with $400 off during the Black Friday sales, we share who should and shouldn’t buy this mattress.

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