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 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
Tempur-Pedic Cloud Mattress Topper

Tempur-Pedic’s soft Cloud mattress topper drops to $137 in new sale — why I'd buy it

By Rachael Penn published

The Tempur-Pedic Cloud mattress topper is perfect for anyone who suffers from pain and discomfort while they sleep. Here’s why you should snap it up in this time-limited sale.

Mattress Toppers
Saatva Classic

Why buy a hybrid mattress? The 5 big benefits of foam and coil beds

By Rachael Penn published

Wondering why a hybrid mattress has become the go-to bed for so many people? Here's a look at their major benefits and who they will and won't suit.

Mattresses
Nectar memory foam mattress shown on a white wooden bed frame with a blue price drop badge overlaid

3 huge memory foam mattress sales to shop before Memorial Day — up to $1,350 off

By Rachael Penn published

Hoping to buy a top memory foam mattress for less in Memorial Day sales? I wouldn't wait – these three deals are brilliant right now.

Mattresses
DreamCloud memory foam mattress

What is the DreamCloud memory foam mattress and should you buy it in the Memorial Day mattress sales?

By Rachael Penn published

We take a closer look at the DreamCloud memory foam mattress to see if it's worth your money during the upcoming Memorial Day mattress sales.

Mattresses
Bear Original Mattress image shows a woman with curly dark hair smiling and sitting cross-legged on the mattress, while a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the image

What is the Bear Original mattress and should you buy it in the Memorial Day mattress sales?

By Rachael Penn published

We take a closer look at the Bear Original memory foam mattress to see if it's worth your money in Memorial Day sales.

Mattresses
Beautyrest Select Mattress placed on a grey bedframe on a jute rug

What is the Beautyrest Select mattress and should you buy it in Memorial Day sales? 

By Rachael Penn published

We look at the affordable Beautyrest Select mattress in a box and whether its worth buying in this year's Memorial Day sales.

Mattresses
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