Grace Franks
Grace Franks is a freelance mattress reviewer and sleep writer for Tom's Guide, with published mattress and sleep content on other key Future sites too, including TechRadar and T3. She has slept on a range of mattresses for work, including memory foam and hybrid models, putting them to the test to see just how comfy and supportive they are — and crucially, whether they are worth your money. While Grace tests a wide range of mattresses, she loves a good memory foam one: "I just like that cosy feeling of being hugged during sleep."
Grace has also written a series of in-depth mattress comparison articles for Tom's Guide, exploring the pros and cons of popular US and UK mattresses to help you find the right one for your sleep needs. She has also produced a guide to mattress sizes and why they matter, plus guidance on how to look after your new mattress once you get it home. Have a burning desire to know the major differences between a memory foam and a hybrid mattress? Want to know whether Saatva is a better luxury natural sleep brand than Avocado Green? Grace can help.
When it comes to writing about sleep, Grace loves nothing more than testing the latest sleep hack or method to see if they work or whether they are pure hype. "I love the 4 7 8 Sleep Method and use it to not only help me drop off faster, but to calm down if I'm feeling stressed during the day," she says. You can read her various articles on sleep on Tom's Guide, from her piece on busting major sleep myths to how the 10-3-2-1-0 sleep rule works.
Latest articles by Grace Franks
Do memory foam mattresses need a box spring?
By Grace Franks published
Finding the right foundation for your mattress is vital, so do memory foam mattresses need a box spring? We have answers…
Dreams Boxing Day mattress sale: Up to 50% off Silentnight, Tempur and more
By Grace Franks published
Save up to 50% on mattresses, beds and accessories in Dreams’ big Boxing Day sale – live now.
Nectar’s best-selling foam mattress is 45% off in the Boxing Day sales
By Grace Franks published
Nectar’s cheapest mattress prices return for this year’s Boxing Day sales, with 45% off memory foam and hybrids.
Are you killing your sleep with Revenge Bedtime Procrastination?
By Grace Franks published
If you're ditching on sleep to catch up on leisure time, you could be in the grip of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
Luna Weighted Blanket review
By Grace Franks published
The Luna Weighted Blanket is well made and cheap too, but can it make a difference to sleep and stress? We find out...
YNM Weighted Blanket review
By Grace Franks published
The YNM Weighted Blanket is affordable and comes in a range of weights, but how well does it actually work? We find out.
Mattress topper vs new mattress: Which one do you need?
By Grace Franks published
Whether you want extra comfort or cooling, here’s the lowdown on mattress toppers vs new mattresses.
Mattress pad vs topper: how to figure out which one you need
By Grace Franks published
A complete comparison of mattress pads vs toppers and which one is right for your bed.
What are box springs and does your mattress need one?
By Grace Franks published
If you’re wondering what are box springs and whether you should buy one for your mattress, we have answers right here.
Mela Weighted Blanket review
By Grace Franks published
The Mela Weighted Blanket promises to ease stress and promote restorative sleep while keeping you cool, but how does it perform in real life?
How long does a mattress last: we crunch the numbers on foam, latex and hybrids
By Grace Franks published
Our guide to how long you can expect a good mattress to last, and when to update your current bed for better sleep.
5 biggest sleep myths debunked - we sort the sleep facts from fiction
By Grace Franks published
Whether you fall asleep easily or struggle to doze off, our fascinating sleep facts and debunked sleep myths will change your views on snooze.
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