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

The Purple RestorePremier Hybrid vs GhostBed Luxe mattress image shows the Purple on the right and the GhostBed on the left

Purple vs GhostBed: Which luxury cooling mattress is best for your sleep?

By Rachael Penn published

How to choose between the Purple RestorePremier Hybrid and the GhostBed Luxe, two of this year's top-rated cooling mattresses for hot sleepers.

Mattresses
A woman sleeps on her back after practising Progressive Muscle Relaxation for sleep

What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation for sleep and can it ease insomnia?

By Rachael Penn published

There are lots of methods to help you get to sleep — Progressive Muscle Relaxation is one of the oldest. Here’s how it works if you’re having trouble sleeping…

Sleep
Two women unbox a Helix mattress after leaving it in its box for too long, which is a common mistake people make after buying a new mattress

I’m a mattress writer — 5 mistakes people make after buying a new mattress

By Rachael Penn published

You risk damaging your new mattress in a box if you do any of these things...

Mattress Care
DreamCloud hybrid mattress in a bedroom

Last Chance! The best Memorial Day memory foam and hybrid mattress sales still live — up to 50% off

By Rachael Penn published

13 of the best Memorial Day memory foam and hybrid mattresses that are still live and ready to shop — but you'll have to act fast .

Mattresses
Image shows the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress on a beige bedframe placed on a jute rug with a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the bottom right corner of the image

Last chance to save $400 on Saatva's best hybrid mattress — sale ends today

By Claire Davies published

Saatva's extended Memorial Day sale ends today, so this is your last chance to $400 on the world's best hybrid mattress.

Mattresses
Ghostbed RV mattress with a Tom's Guide 'Killer Deal' badge overlaid

5 RV mattresses I'd buy in today's Memorial Day sales — save up to $897

By Rachael Penn last updated

Brooklyn Bedding, Ghostbed, Helix and more — 5 of the best RV mattresses to shop in today’s Memorial Day sales, with savings reaching up to $897.

Mattresses
A lasy wearing a fine knit sweater and shorts lays on her side on the Leesa Studio Chill mattress

Leesa, Molecule, Saatva and more — 5 best cooling mattress and topper deals to shop in today’s Memorial Day sales

By Rachael Penn published

Don't let sleeping hot ruin your sleep. 5 of the best cooling mattress and topper deals to shop in today's Memorial Day sales — save up to $697.

Mattresses
Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt vs Purple Restore mattress

Tempur-Pedic vs Purple: Which mattress for joint pain should you buy in today's Memorial Day sales?

By Rachael Penn published

Here’s how to choose between the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt and Purple Restore mattress this Memorial Day

Mattresses
In this Saatva Classic vs Saatva Rx comparison piece, the Saatva Classic is seen on the left and the Saatva Rx is seen on the right

Saatva Classic vs Saatva Rx: Which best mattress for back pain should you buy in today's Memorial Day sales?

By Rachael Penn published

Is the Saatva Classic of Saatva Rx the best mattress for back pain? From price, design and comfort, here's how to choose between them this Memorial Day...

Mattresses
Purple RestorePremiere Hybrid mattress shown on a white bed frame in a neutral coloured bedroom

Purple's best cooling mattress is $400 off in Memorial Day sales — why I’d buy it

By Rachael Penn published

The Purple RestorePremiere Hybrid cooling mattress is on sale this Memorial Day

Mattresses
A DreamCloud Adjustable Bed Frame with a DreamCloud mattress on top, in a bedroom. A Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

Need a new bed urgently? 5 Memorial Day mattress sales with the fastest shipping

By Rachael Penn published

If you need a new mattress urgently, these 5 Memorial Day sales from Purple, Casper and more have the fastest shipping times.

Mattresses
Side on view of a mattress topper on a memory foam mattress to give it a pillow-top feel, with a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the bottom left of the image

3 Memorial Day bed topper deals to give your foam mattress a pillow top feel

By Rachael Penn published

We’ve hunted down the 3 bed mattress toppers on sale this Memorial Day for giving your memory foam mattress a pillow-top feel.

Mattress Toppers
A woman sits on the end of an Avocado Green Mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

Save up to $2,200 on organic beds at Avocado Green Mattress — 3 deals I’d shop

By Rachael Penn published

Avocado Green is the brand behind some of the best organic mattresses and with up to $2,200 to be saved this Memorial Day, there's never been a better time to buy. These are the 3 deals I'd buy.

Mattresses
Purple mattress deal

Don't wait for Monday! The 5 best queen Memorial Day mattress sales are now live

By Rachael Penn published

Don't wait for Monday — the best queen size Memorial Day mattress sales are live and ready to shop now. Save up to $665 on the best queen size mattresses today.

Mattresses
In our Leesa Legen Hybrid comparison image, the Leesa Legend Hybrid is seen on the left hand side of the image and the Helix Midnight Luxe is seen on the right

Leesa vs Helix: Which is the best Memorial Day hybrid mattress sale for you?

By Rachael Penn published

We explore the key differences between the Leesa Legend Hybrid and the Helix Midnight Luxe, helping you to decide between the best-selling hybrid mattresses in the Memorial Day sales.

Mattresses
Tempur-Pedic Cloud Hybrid mattress

Which Tempur-Pedic hybrid mattress should you buy in Memorial Day sales?

By Rachael Penn published

Memorial Day is one of the best times to invest in a premium mattress, such as a Tempur-Pedic hybrid. But which should you buy? We've narrowed it down to these three beds.

Mattresses
Purple mattress shown in bedroom

I’ve found the cheapest price on The Purple Mattress for Memorial Day — this is the best sale to shop

By Rachael Penn published

The Purple mattress is great for those who suffer from aches and pains at night and it’s currently at it’s lowest price thanks to the early Memorial Day sales happening right now

Mattresses
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid is seen on the left hand side of the image and the Casper Dream is seen on the right hand side of the image: But which should you buy>

By Rachael Penn published

We explore the key differences between the Leesa Sapira Hybrid vs the Casper Dream mattress, comparing price, design, comfort, and more.

Mattresses
Beautyrest Harmony mattress on a wooden bed frame in a neautral bedroom

5 best full size mattresses on sale for under $700 this Memorial Day

By Rachael Penn published

Five of the best full size mattresses for under $700 in today's Memorial Day sales, including Tuft & Needle, Beautyrest and Nectar and more.

Mattresses
A blonde woman wearing a denim shirt and a khaki green skirt lays on her stomach on the Stearns & Foster Estate mattress while reading a book

The 5 firmest hybrid mattresses on sale this Memorial Day

By Rachael Penn published

The best firm hybrid mattress provides excellent back support without compromising on comfort. We've rounded up the best firm hybrid mattresses to buy in the Memorial Day sales.

Mattresses
A woman stands next to her bed as she shakes her duvet into the air

How do you get smells out of a mattress? Best tips, products and bed cleaning hacks

By Rachael Penn published

Sweat, dirt and body oils accumulate over time and lead to yellow, smelly mattresses — here’s how to remove bad odors from your bed.

Mattress Care
Vacuum cleaning a mattress

7 pro tips for vacuuming a mattress to get rid of bed bugs, dust mites and smells

By Rachael Penn published

Vacuuming a mattress helps get rid bed bugs and dust mites. Here's how to do it properly and what to avoid...

Mattress Care
Serenity by Tempur-Pedic Mattress Topper on a wooden bedframe

Costco is selling a queen Serenity by Tempur-Pedic Mattress Topper for $189 — should you buy it?

By Rachael Penn published

The Tempur-Pedic Serenity mattress topper is ideal for hot sleepers seeking pressure relief and it's up to $50 off at Costco, but is it worth it?

Mattress Toppers
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur Cloud mattress on. blue fabric frame in a blue bedroom

Tempur-Cloud vs Tempur-Adapt: Which is the best Tempur-Pedic mattress for you?

By Rachael Penn published

Tempur-Pedic mattresses are ideal for people with joint pain – here's how to choose between the Tempur-Cloud and Tempur-Adapt.

Mattresses
Cleaning a mattress with a handheld vacuum cleaner to get rid of dust mites is a common mistake as ideally you need a separate small vacuum for your mattress for maximum hygiene

Cleaning a mattress — 5 costly mistakes to avoid when deep cleaning a bed

By Rachael Penn published

We look at the common mistakes people make when cleaning a mattress and how you can avoid them during your next deep clean.

Mattress Care
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