Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things mattress and sleep. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. At Tom’s Guide she writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of specialists who share her passion. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar. 

Latest articles by Ruth Jones

Image shows a spare room mattress placed on the floor and covered with white linens and pillows while a frosted green christmas tree sits in the corner surrounded by brightly wrapped presents

What to do and the places to avoid when putting your spare mattress on the floor

By Ruth Jones published

Following these simple rules will help your holiday guests stay warm and comfy when sleeping on a mattress on the floor

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best mattress topper: Casper Comfy Mattress Topper, featuring a woman resting on her back enjoying said topper on her bed

The best memory foam mattress topper in 2024: tested by sleep experts

By Frances Daniels last updated

We've tested the best memory foam mattress toppers of 2024. These are the ones we recommend for every sleep style, budget and mattress.

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A Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Holiday Finds deal graphic (right)

Need a new bed fast? 3 budget-friendly Amazon mattresses with same-day delivery

By Ruth Jones published

Order now to get same day delivery on these budget-friendly Amazon mattresses and enjoy better sleep this Christmas.

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A woman sits on the edge of the Siena Memory Foam Mattress in a bedroom

The best cheap Amazon mattress under $400 in 2024

By Ruth Jones last updated

Our expert sleep team has found the best-rated cheap mattresses on Amazon — all under $400 for a queen size bed.

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The foot of the Plank Firm mattress sitting on a wooden bed frame in a bedroom, showing the Plank logo

Plank Firm mattress review 2024

By Ruth Jones published

After over a month of sleeping on and testing the Plank Firm, here's what we've discovered about this super-hard mattress...

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woman in bed, rubbing her face

Cynthia Erivo got just three hours sleep a night filming 'Wicked' — here’s how to manage your sleep during a busy period

By Ruth Jones published

Cynthia Erivo confessed to sleeping just two to three hours a night while filming Wicked... here's how to make the most of a short sleep schedule.

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Siena Sleep memory foam mattress, featuring a person lying upside on the bed, with legs up the wall, reading a book

Best mattress for college students 2024: 5 top-rated cheap beds

By Alison Barretta last updated

Support your sleep and your learning with the best mattresses for college students, tested and chosen by experts to suit a student budget.

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A pill bottle containing Eight Sleep Sleep Elixir pills, the lid is open and the pills are starting to fall out

Eight Sleep announces new Sleep Elixir supplement — but not everyone can take it

By Ruth Jones published

The Eight Sleep Sleep Elixir is an all-natural supplement from the innovative sleep brand, but these 3 types of people can’t take it.

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Best comforters: Layla Down Alternative Comforter in silver-grey placed on a bed dressed with an orange throw and pillow

The best comforters in 2024: Cozy picks for all seasons

By Cynthia Lawrence last updated

Explore our guide to find the best cozy comforter for your sleeping style, bed size and budget.

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A woman wearing blue and white stripy pyjamas lays on her side on the Helix Midnight Luxe, this year's best mattress for side sleepers

I spent 3,000 hours sleeping on and testing the best mattresses for side sleepers — these are my top picks

By Alison Barretta last updated

My top recommendations for the best mattresses for side sleepers, based on testing and user review research.

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Best mattress for heavy people: a man in a blue shirt sits on the Helix PLUS mattress

Best mattress for heavy people 2024: Ranked by experts

By Ruth Jones last updated

Our expert recommended best mattresses for heavy people. Full body support for people weighing over 250lbs.

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The Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress placed on a white wooden bedframe in a blue bedroom at our testing facility

What is the best memory foam mattress of 2024? I'm a sleep expert — my top recommendations

By Claire Davies, Ruth Jones last updated

We’ve slept on and tested all the best memory foam mattresses for every sleep style and budget. Here are my recommendations to buy today.

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Image shows the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress on a wooden bedframe next to a tall green houseplant and with a Holiday Flash Sale badge overlaid in blue

I'm a sleep writer — this is the mattress I'd buy now for better sleep this Christmas

By Ruth Jones published

Wake up surrounded by comfort this Christmas morning with ultra-fast shipping on our favorite DreamCloud Hybrid mattress.

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A woman with dark hair lies in bed yawning because she is so tired and ready to sleep

Keep waking up at night? Fall back asleep fast with this 5-second pillow trick

By Ruth Jones published

Find yourself lying awake at night? We investigate if adjusting your pillow can help send you back to sleep.

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The Saatva Classic Mattress in a plain room (left) and the Birch Natural Mattress in a plain room (right)

Saatva Classic vs Birch Natural: Which hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

By Ruth Jones published

The Saatva Classic and the Birch Natural are both luxury, eco-friendly mattresses, but are either right for you? Here's how to pick between them...

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A man with dark hair falls asleep on his side covered by a white comforter after using a technique to help him fall asleep in two minutes

Sleep coach reveals the best technique for falling asleep in 2 minutes

By Ruth Jones published

Deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are key to helping you fall asleep in two minutes. Here's why...

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A woman with dark hair sits up in bed blowing her nose because she has a cold

I tried three different ways to sleep with a cold — this is the one that worked

By Ruth Jones published

I tried three methods to help me sleep when I had a bad cold — this is the one that worked.

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Emma mattress sales lead image with a best price flag overlaid

The best Emma mattress deals December: up to 60% off foam and hybrid mattresses

By Ruth Jones last updated

It's your last chance to grab an amazing discount in the Emma Black Friday mattress sale

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A Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Cyber Monday mattress deals graphic (left)

I slept on this Helix mattress and loved it — last chance to save 27% in extended Cyber Monday sales

By Ruth Jones published

I love the Dusk Luxe mattress for back and stomach sleepers, and you can now save up to $775 in the extended Helix Cyber Monday sale.

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Image shows the Ritz-Carlton Bed dressed with luxurious white linens, and a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the bottom of the photo

Forget Travel Tuesday – enjoy hotel comfort every day with these luxury mattress deals

By Ruth Jones published

It's Travel Tuesday, but you can enjoy hotel comfort every night with these extended Cyber Monday mattress deals from Saatva, Westin, and more

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The tom's Guide mattress testers walking through the 3z mattress factory

Ever wondered how Helix, Titan and Leesa mattresses are made? We visited a factory to see the process in action

By Ruth Jones, Frances Daniels published

We take a peek beneath the covers and see how your mattress is made at the 3Z factory

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Two people sit on the Saatva Classic Mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (right)

Cancel the sleep divorce! 3 extended Black Friday mattress deals perfect for couples

By Ruth Jones published

Looking for a mattress to suit two people? These are the biggest Black Friday mattress deals for couples to shop today.

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A Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (left) and the Purple Plus mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (right)

Saatva vs Purple mattresses — which Black Friday mattress sale should you shop?

By Ruth Jones published

The Saatva and Purple Black Friday mattress sales are here but which deal should you shop? We explore.

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The Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (right)

The Classic is great — but I recommend a different Saatva mattress this Black Friday

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress is designed for all sleepers, which is why it's my pick of the Saatva Black Friday deals.

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A woman sits on the edge of a Siena Memory Foam Mattress, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (left)

Shopping for a memory foam mattress? 5 I'd buy in Black Friday sales while they're still live

By Ruth Jones last updated

There's still big savings to be had mattress brands like Nectar, Siena and Saatva this Cyber Weekend.

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