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

A woman sits on the foot of a Saatva Classic Mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

3 luxury mattresses worth their premium price tag in today's Presidents’ Day mattress sales

By Ruth Jones published

The luxury mattress deals worth investing in this Presidents' Day from premium sleep brands Saatva, Helix and Naturepedic...

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Helix midnight elite mattress

I test mattresses for a living — here’s what soft mattresses do for side sleepers

By Ruth Jones published

Soft mattresses provide cozy cushioned pressure relief, but can they be too soft for side sleeping? We explore...

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Two people sit on top of the Plank Firm flippable double-sided mattress in a bedroom

I don’t usually recommend memory foam for stomach sleepers — but the Plank Mattress changed my mind

By Ruth Jones published

Can a memory foam mattress suit stomach sleeping? I thought no, until I tried the Plank Firm...

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Image shows the Helix Midnight Elite mattress placed on a natural bedframe in an opulent bedroom with soft lighting

I'm a mattress writer — here's why everyone's buying a luxury mattress in the Presidents' Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

The Presidents' Day mattress sales include some incredible savings on luxury mattresses. Here's why you should invest in premium sleep.

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The Helix Dusk Luxe mattress on a bed frame (left) and the Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (right)

Helix Dusk Luxe vs Saatva Classic: which luxury hybrid mattress should you buy?

By Ruth Jones published

We compare design, comfort, performance and price of the Helix Dusk Luxe vs Saatva Classic mattress to see which you should buy.

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Helix Midnight Luxe vs Helix Midnight Elite Mattress comparison image

Helix Midnight Luxe vs Midnight Elite: Which mattress should you buy in Presidents' Day sales?

By Frances Daniels, Ruth Jones last updated

We compare the Helix Midnight Luxe vs Midnight Elite mattresses for side sleepers to help you choose between them in Presidents' Day sales.

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The image shows two women sitting on the Saatva Classic mattress, which is placed on a white bed foundation in a blue bedroom

3 Saatva mattresses I'd buy in the Presidents' Day sale — and the deal I'd avoid

By Ruth Jones published

You can save $400 on all mattresses over $1,000 in the Saatva mattress sale. As a mattress expert, here's the luxury beds I'd buy and the one deal I'd avoid.

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A person sits on the foot of the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame, testing the edge support and build quality

How long does a mattress in a box last?

By Ruth Jones published

We explore how long different types of mattress in a box last and what you can do to extend the lifespan of your boxed bed.

Mattresses
A woman sits on the edge of the luxury hotel-style Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom

Where to buy a Saatva mattress: Ordering online vs in store

By Rachael Penn, Ruth Jones last updated

Saatva mattresses are sold online and in-person at the Saatva Viewing Rooms. So where should you buy a Saatva mattress?

Mattresses
A woman's hand holding a magnifying glass magnifying bed bugs on a mattress

3 home remedies that can actually get rid of bed bugs

By Ruth Jones published

We've sorted through the tips and hacks to find the common home remedies that can actually get rid of bed bugs.

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The Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress on a bed frame in a showroom next to a box, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

I beat jet lag with the Helix Dusk Luxe mattress — and it's 27% off in Presidents' Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

The Helix Dusk Luxe is one of the most comfortable mattresses I've slept on and you can save up to $775 with Helix Presidents' Day deal

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Young woman is wide awake at night and wants to fall back to sleep fast

Waking up at 3am? Here's 5 reasons you can't sleep through and 5 solutions

By Ruth Jones last updated

Stop waking up at night and get quality sleep with these 5 solutions

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Two people sleep comfortably on a bed fitted with the Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra smart cooling mattress cover and adjustable base system

What is the Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra smart mattress cover and should you buy?

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra smart cooling mattress cover and base might be $400 off but it's not at its lowest price. We explore whether you should buy it in the Black Friday sales.

Sleep Tech
Woman lying down on the bed and smiling feeling comfortable

Reddit swears by these sleep hacks to fall asleep fast — and we approve

By Ruth Jones published

We've scoured Reddit's best hacks for falling asleep fast and these ones got the seal of approval from our sleep editors.

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A woman wearing green tshirt sitting in bed with her bed tilted and her hand on her neck.

I test mattresses for a living — here's what a firm mattress does for side sleepers

By Ruth Jones published

Can firm mattresses provide the relief side sleepers need? Or should you opt for a medium-firm mattress is you sleep on your side?

Mattresses
Two women sit on the Nectar Luxe Memory Foam Mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Act Fast deals graphic (right)

This Nectar flash sale is the best I've seen — up to 50% off mattresses plus free $599 bedding bundle

By Ruth Jones published

Big discounts and a free bedding bundle worth $599 in Nectar's early Presidents' Day flash sale. But you'll have to act fast...

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Attractive heavy woman sitting on a bed smiling at the camera

Your weight shouldn't be a barrier to owning a good mattress — why I'm loving the rise of plus-size beds

By Ruth Jones published

Mattresses for heavy people have traditionally been a specialist market, but that's changing — and I'm excited about it.

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Big Fig mattress for heavy people

What is the Big Fig mattress for heavy people and should you buy one?

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Big Fig Mattress has been designed from the ground up to support bigger bodies, but is this the right bed for you?

Mattresses
A woman sat on bed wearing white vest and orange shorts with a glass of water in hand, looking out of window with wooden frame and plants outside.

Trouble sleeping? Being deficient in this vitamin could be why you can’t sleep through the night

By Ruth Jones published

Is the sunshine vitamin why you can't sleep? A new study explores the link between vitamin D deficiency and poor sleep quality.

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The The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress on a wooden bedframe

DreamCloud Premier Hybrid mattress review

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress is the mid-range choice in the DreamCloud line-up. We see how it compares to other luxury mattresses.

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The Saatva Loom & Leaf Mattress on a bed frame (left) and the Saatva Contour5 Mattress on a bed frame (right)

Saatva Loom & Leaf vs Saatva Contour5: Which luxury memory foam mattress should you buy?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Can't decide if the Saatva Loom & Leaf or Contour5 is right for you? Here's how to choose between these luxury memory foam mattresses.

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Our lead tester sleeps on her stomach on the Helix Sunset Luxe mattress

3 things stomach sleepers with back pain should look for in a mattress

By Ruth Jones published

Stomach sleepers often experience back pain, but the right mattress can help alleviate aches. Here's what to look for.

Mattresses
Two women maneuver the Saatva Classic mattress onto a bed frame in a bedroom.

Do Saatva mattresses come in a box?

By Ruth Jones published

Saatva mattresses are delivered flat, not boxed. Here's what you can expect from Saatva's traditional white glove delivery service.

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A person lying on their stomach on the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress

Is sleeping on your stomach bad for you? Yes, but you can fix that — here’s how

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Sleeping on your stomach can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain. But the right mattress can help with all that.

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The Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra on a mattress (left), and a Sleep Number m7 smart bed (right)

Eight Sleep vs Sleep Number: Which smart mattress should you buy in this Presidents' Day if you snore?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Can Eight Sleep or Sleep Number smart beds stop your snoring? We explore which deal to shop this Presidents' Day.

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