Jo Plumridge

Jo Plumridge

Mattress tester and sleep writer

Jo Plumridge is an experienced mattress reviewer with several years' experience covering all things mattresses and sleep, and who tests memory foam, hybrid and organic mattresses. What Jo doesn't know about a boxed mattress isn't worth knowing, so naturally we tasked her with producing a series of features for Tom's Guide looking at all aspects of mattresses, from how to pick between latex and memory foam (it's a tricky one), to the seven mistakes people make when buying a mattress for the first time. When testing the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid for Tom's Guide, Jo said: "I loved the back support and pressure relief it offered. Plus, it looks far more expensive than it is." When she isn’t writing about sleep, Jo also writes extensively on interior design, home products and photography.

Latest articles by Jo Plumridge

A hand feels a cheap mattress under $100 for a queen to see if it's worth buying.

5 top tips for buying your first mattress in today's Presidents' Day sales

By Jo Plumridge published

Presidents’ Day has arrived but what should you be thinking about before you buy a new mattress?

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The Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress ranks highly in our best mattress guide and here it's shown on a grey fabric bed frame in a blue-grey bedroom

What’s the UK's best mattress in 2025? I'm a certified sleep coach and these are my top picks

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert product testing team has slept on and tested all the latest mattresses and these are the best options to buy this year

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A Tempur Pedic Tempur Ergo power bed base with a mattress on top in the centre of a modern decorated bedroom

What is the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Ergo Smart Base and should you buy it?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Ergo Smart Base is full of advanced features for better sleep, but is it the right bed base for you?

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A woman with long dark hair holds her back which is sore after sleeping on a mattress that's too firm for her

5 reasons your back pain is worse in the morning — and what you can do to help

By Jo Plumridge published

If you’re waking up with back pain, you may need to look at your bedroom setup. Here are the key causes of morning back pain and how to avoid them.

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A woman feeling the side and top of a mattress as she shops

How to choose a budget mattress for back pain and get it right — 5 pro tips

By Jo Plumridge published

Bad back? Here's how to choose a budget mattress for back pain and get it right — tips from a pro tester.

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A man sat on the edge of his memory foam bed after waking up with back pain, holding his back

Do memory foam mattresses cause back pain?

By Jo Plumridge published

If you experience back pain, you’ll know how important the right mattress is. We explain how memory foam mattresses can cause back pain — and how they can also help.

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Two testers for Tom's Guide sat on the Nectar Luxe mattress and smiling at each other

9 things to expect after buying a memory foam mattress

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Everything to expect after buying a memory foam mattress, from when you get it through the door to actually sleeping on it

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Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress featured on a wood bed frame with decorative pillows on top

Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress review

By Jo Plumridge last updated

A highly affordable hybrid mattress, we’ve tested the Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress to see how it matches up against more expensive models.

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The WinkBed mattress on a bed frame directly next to the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress on a bed frame

Winkbed vs Helix Midnight Luxe: Which luxury hybrid mattress should you buy for back pain

By Jo Plumridge published

Both the WinkBed and the Helix Midnight Luxe offer enhanced lumbar support, but which one will best suit you? We've tested them both, here's what we think

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a photo of a woman sat on her bed, holding her lower back

Are hybrid mattresses good for back pain?

By Jo Plumridge published

Is a hybrid mattress the best choice if you’re experiencing back pain? We take a closer look.

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The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-ProAdapt mattress on a gray bed frame against a dark gray wall

How much do Tempur-Pedic mattresses cost and where can you find the cheapest prices?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

This is how much you can expect to pay for a Tempur-Pedic mattress, along with advice on where to find the best bargains.

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Woman side sleeping while hugging a pillow

5 quick tips to make an old mattress feel new again

By Jo Plumridge published

If your bed isn’t quite as comfy as it used to be, but you’re feeling the post-Christmas pinch, we’ve got tips to improve the comfort and support of your mattress, for a better night's sleep.

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The Nectar Classic mattress directly next to the Saatva Contour5 mattress

Nectar Classic vs Saatva Contour5: Which memory foam mattress is right for you?

By Jo Plumridge published

They’re two of the most supportive and comfortable memory foam mattresses available, but is the Nectar Classic or the Saatva Contour5 the right choice for your sleeping style?

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A woman smiles while reading next to her husband who is asleep on his side on the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress

Do Nectar mattresses contain fiberglass? We look deeper at these top-rated beds

By Jo Plumridge published

In the market for a Nectar mattress but wondering if they contain fiberglass? We've taken a closer look. Here's what you can expect.

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Two mattress testers sat on the Saatva Classic mattress in a well-lit bedroom

Want the Saatva RX but don't have the budget? 5 extended Black Friday mattress deals to shop instead

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Want the Saatva RX but don’t have the budget? 5 cheaper mattresses to buy instead in the Black Friday sales.

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A woman lying on aPanda mattress on a wooden bed frame with a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals label

I'm a sleep writer — 5 mattresses I'd buy in today's Black Friday sales

By Jo Plumridge published

I've slept on and tested scores of mattress, here's 5 I'd buy in today's Black Friday sales

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The image shows the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress on a blue bed frame in a neutral bedroom

DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress review 2025

By Jo Plumridge published

Is the new DreamCloud Hybrid mattress the answer to back pain? We tested it to find out

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The Saatva RX mattress on a black bed frame in a minimalist bedroom

The Saatva RX is $400 off in the Black Friday sales, here's why I'd buy it as a mattress tester with back pain

By Jo Plumridge published

I test mattresses for a living, and I'd always recommend the Saatva RX for sleepers with back pain. Here's why.

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An Emma Cooling Elite mattress on a grey bedframe

Emma Black Friday mattress deals 2024: Up to 55% off top-rated mattresses

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Emma is offering half-price on some of their top-rated mattresses including the premium Elite mattress.

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An older woman lying on her back on a new mattress, smiling and stretching in the sun

5 ways a new mattress helps you sleep better — and boosts your overall health

By Jo Plumridge published

A new mattress will lead to better sleep and, therefore, better health. Here's 5 ways how.

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The DreamCloud Hybrid mattress on a wooden bedrame in a spacious bedroom

I’m testing DreamCloud’s new hybrid mattress — and my back pain has already improved

By Jo Plumridge published

I’m a week into testing the new DreamCloud Hybrid mattress — and my back pain is already better. Here are my thoughts.

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Siena Memory Foam Mattress unboxing

6 things to expect after buying a mattress in a box

By Jo Plumridge published

They’re convenient, often far cheaper and easier to get into your home. But what else should you expect after buying a mattress in a box?

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The image shows the Saatva Classic mattress on the left hand side and the WinkBed on the right in a side by side comparison

Saatva Classic vs WinkBed: Which luxury hybrid mattress should you buy this Black Friday?

By Jo Plumridge published

How to choose between the Saatva Classic and the WinkBed mattresses in this year’s Black Friday sales

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The image shows the Helix Midnight Luxe on the left of the image and the Helix Dusk Luxe on the right

Helix Midnight Luxe vs Helix Dusk Luxe: Which mattress for back pain should you buy in the Black Friday sales?

By Jo Plumridge published

Helix’s USP is that it makes a mattress to suit every body type. But is the Helix Midnight Luxe or the Helix Dusk Luxe the best option for back pain?

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A man sits up in bed at night because restless leg syndrome is keeping him awake and is affecting his sleep

9 signs that it’s time to buy a new mattress

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Is it time to replace your mattress? Here are nine telltale signs you need a new one — and three that you just need a new bed topper

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