Rachael Penn
Rachael has been a freelance journalist for 15 years for various publications including Tom’s Guide, Creative Bloq, Independent, The Spectator, Daily Express and more. She has written extensively on home and technology news as well as reviewed hundreds of products across home and technology. She has a keen interest in AI and also written articles on this topic for Tom’s Guide. She also enjoys reviewing home, travel and tech gadgets, especially anything that has been designed to make life easier like smart home gadgets. She’s covered most tech including laptops, cameras, projectors, smartphones, headphones and more. When she isn’t writing Rachael can be found working out on her peloton, taking her two dogs — Murray a Sealyham terrier and Maggie a West Highland terrier on walks and getting sucked into a rabbit hole of watching true crime documentaries.
Latest articles by Rachael Penn
Memory foam vs hybrid mattress: Which one should you buy?
By Rachael Penn published
If you’re looking for a new mattress, the choice usually comes down to memory foam or hybrid. For the undecided, our guide to memory foam vs hybrid mattresses will help you make sense of it all.
Why are people drinking cherry juice for sleep and does it actually work? A sleep doctor answers
By Rachael Penn published
Drinking cherry juice for sleep is becoming popular, but is it a con or a cure? We ask an expert.
Labor Day bedding sales 2024: The 7 best deals live now
By Rachael Penn last updated
This year's Labor Day bedding sales are live, these are the best seven deals.
Study reveals the 3 dirtiest sleep products in a dorm room — plus how to clean them
By Rachael Penn published
This time, it isn't just your mattress that's a breeding ground for dorm room bugs.
How to stop a squeaking bed — 7 quick tips
By Rachael Penn published
Is your squeaky bed keeping you awake? Here's how to fix it fast
What mattress does the Hyatt Hotel use, plus 3 affordable alternative pillow-top beds
By Rachael Penn published
We run through what type of mattress the Hyatt Hotels use, plus how you can recreate the same 5 star luxury at home with an affordable pillow top mattress.
How do you get stains out of a mattress without damaging it?
By Rachael Penn published
A guide to everything you need to know about removing stains from your mattress without risking damage to it
Should you choose the Brooklyn Bedding Mattress in 2024 Labor Day sales? Advice from a mattress tester
By Rachael Penn published
We’re sharing our expertise before the Brooklyn Bedding Labor Day sale so you know whether it’s the right mattress for you.
Not all mattresses are compatible with adjustable beds – here's why
By Rachael Penn published
Adjustable beds require a mattress that can bend and flex, find out why your mattress may not be compatible
5 things you can do to extend the life of your mattress
By Rachael Penn published
Get the most out of your mattress with these expert insights.
How to quickly get coffee and tea stains out of a mattress
By Rachael Penn published
Our tried and tested tips for removing coffee and tea stains from a mattress and leave it looking and smelling like new.
Mattress cleaning: 3 essential oils that get rid of bed bugs fast
By Rachael Penn published
Bed bugs are a nightmare, but certain essential oils can help you get rid of these pests and leave your mattress looking and smelling like new.
How to get blood stains out of a mattress — tried and tested methods
By Rachael Penn published
/wellness/mattresses/how-to-get-a-blood-stain-out-of-a-mattress Proven cleaning hacks for getting fresh and stubborn blood stains out of your mattress.
How to move a mattress by yourself without damaging it
By Rachael Penn published
Successfully moving a mattress by yourself is all about being prepared
How to make a firm mattress softer — tried and tested tips
By Rachael Penn published
If your mattress is too hard for your body and sleep position, try these tricks and tips for softening it up
How to get cat urine out of a mattress — banish stains and smells
By Rachael Penn published
Accidents happen, so here's everything you need to know about getting cat urine out of a mattress
I test mattress cleaning hacks — here's the homemade stain remover I swear by
By Rachael Penn published
Remove stubborn mattress stains with my tried and tested stain removal recipe — here's how to make it at home...
Naturepedic vs Helix Midnight Luxe: Which luxury hybrid for side sleepers mattress should you buy?
By Rachael Penn published
Side sleepers require soothing pressure relief. So which luxury hybrid does this best, the Naturepedic Concerto or Helix Midnight Luxe?
What is a DreamCloud mattress and which should you buy?
By Rachael Penn published
DreamCloud make some of the best memory foam and hybrid beds — but which one should you buy?
5 signs you need a firm mattress and not a medium-firm bed
By Rachael Penn published
Carving the support of a firmer sleep surface? 5 signs that you need a firm mattress, not a medium-firm bed.
Saving money helps you sleep better, says new study
By Rachael Penn published
Findings from a new study shows that those who save money on a regular basis sleep more soundly than those who don’t save. Plus, how to sleep when you're feeling anxious.
You've been cleaning your mattress wrong — 3 household items you should never use
By Rachael Penn published
When cleaning your mattress, these are the top three products you should never use otherwise you risk damaging the cover and the internal layers.
Yes scabies can live in mattresses — here's what experts want you to know
By Rachael Penn published
What you need to know scabies in your mattress, with advice from renowned skin experts on how to deal with an infection.
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