Ruth Hamilton
Ruth is currently Homes Editor on Tom's Guide's sister site TechRadar, where she reviews and writes about everything from air fryers to vacuum cleaners to coffee machines, as well as the latest smart home gadgets. Prior to making the shift to Homes, Ruth was Tom's Guide's Sleep Editor. A certified Sleep Science Coach, she has tested more mattresses than her small flat can handle and will talk at length about them to anyone who shows even a passing interest.
Latest articles by Ruth Hamilton
Purple Original mattress review 2024
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
The Purple Original mattress stands out with its innovative gel grid, which flexes when you move. But is this unique bed-in-a-box right for you?
What's the best position to sleep in when it's hot? We asked a sleep posture expert
By Ruth Hamilton published
Shifting sleep position could help cool you down on muggy nights – here's how.
Is the Nolah Original 10 mattress any good?
By Ruth Hamilton published
We went hands-on with the original Nolah mattress – here's who it will and won't suit.
Brooklyn Bedding Dreamfoam Essential mattress review 2024
By Karen Freeman last updated
This budget-friendly memory foam mattress from Brooklyn Bedding is a brilliant basic model, and comes in tons of sizes and thickness options.
Bed rotting: viral TikTok 'self-care' trend really is as bad as it sounds, say the experts
By Ruth Hamilton published
Lying in bed all day might feel tempting, but it'll ruin your sleep.
Incredible cheap Tempur mattress topper deal just got extended
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Missed the Tempur topper deal that won Prime Day? There's still a major discount available, but only on the queen size.
7 cheap mattress topper deals still available – upgrade your bed from $25
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Prime Day delivered some excellent mattress topper deals, and a number of the models still have discounts.
All the Prime Day-alternative mattress sales, ranked from best to worst
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Plenty of brands are running their own Prime-adjacent sales, but not all of them are actually good. Here's my very scientific ranking.
Amazon isn't the best place for mattress deals on Prime Day – here’s why
By Julia Sagar published
Sure, there are plenty of Prime Day mattress deals today. But there are better places to buy a mattress – and better offers too
4 essential things to check before buying a mattress on Amazon
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
If you're hoping to pick up a cheap mattress on Amazon this Prime Day, there are certain things you need to check first.
I'm a Sleep Editor, and this is the only good Prime Day mattress deal
By Ruth Hamilton published
This year's Prime Day mattress deals are very underwhelming, with this one exception.
5 reasons you SHOULDN'T buy a mattress on Amazon in the Prime Day sales
By Alison Barretta published
Amazon will be flush with Prime Day deals, but if it's a new mattress you're shopping for, it's best avoided. Here's what you need to know...
Our #1 memory foam mattress is 33% off for Prime Day, and you don't even need a Prime membership
By Ruth Hamilton published
Nectar is getting in on the Amazon Prime Day action with its own discounts. Here's how to save.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid mattress review 2024
By Alex Temblador published
The Brooklyn Bedding Signature is an affordable hybrid mattress that's available in three firmness options. Here's our review
Leesa Studio mattress hands-on review: the perfect budget Tempur alternative
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Leesa Studio mattress is a lower mid-range, all foam mattress with a sleep feel that's surprisingly close to a certain, much pricer luxury brand.
Save $500 on some of the most sumptuous mattresses on the market
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
The Beautyrest Black is a luxuriously thick, ultra customizable mattress made with premium materials. Don't miss your chance to get up to $500 off.
Is dense memory foam better quality? Your guide to the mattress specs to look for
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
We spoke to a mattress manufacturer to find out how important foam density is to mattress comfort and longevity.
One of the best mattress for back pain just hit an all-time low price
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Awara Natural Hybrid offers lightly cushioned support that's perfect for those struggling with pain, and there's incredible deal on right now.
This sub-$200 mattress offer is perfect for students and spare rooms
By Ruth Hamilton last updated
Walmart's Allswell mattress has 2,500 5-star reviews, and is absurdly cheap right now.
This bargain cooling mattress is cheaper than ever in the Independence Day sales
By Ruth Hamilton published
The Cocoon by Sealy Chill is always a bargain, but this 4th of July mattress deal delivers even lower prices.
The perfect side sleeper mattress just dropped to an all-time low price
By Ruth Hamilton published
Helix's Midnight hybrid is the cheapest we've ever seen it in this unmissable 4th of July mattress deal.
Serta's budget-friendly bed in a box bed just got even cheaper in the 4th of July sales
By Ruth Hamilton published
Pick up a comfy and convenient mattress from this leading bed brand with 10% off this 4th of July.
Is the Birch Luxe Natural mattress any good?
By Ruth Hamilton published
We went hands-on with the Birch Luxe Natural mattress to see if it's worth upgrading from the regular model.
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