Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Senior 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

Two women sit on the Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom. they're looking at the mattress trying to decide if this is the right one for their sleep needs

Which mattresses are made in the US?

By Ruth Jones published

Want to beat potential tariff price hikes? We explore American-made mattress brands, tested and approved by our sleep experts.

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A PurpleFlex Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

Purple Mattress deals and sales for May 2025: Up to $400 off Purple's cheapest bed

By Louis Ramirez last updated

In the June Purple mattress sale you can get up to $400 off the affordable Purple Flex — our expert guide to the deals.

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A woman wearing cozy clothing and hiking boots sits on a mattress in her RV, looking out the window at a snowy landscape

What is an RV mattress and how do you choose the right one for you?

By Ruth Jones published

Take good sleep on the road with our guide to RV mattress sizes, prices, types and how to find an RV mattress for your needs.

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Two members of our testing team sit on top of the Helix Dawn mattress, our favorite mattress for stomach sleepers, on a bed frame in a bedroom

Best mattresses for stomach sleepers, according to experts

By Alison Barretta last updated

One of the few that sleeps on your front? These nine mattresses deliver the support stomach sleepers need, tested and approved by experts.

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Five mattresses arranged in a composition on a sales-themed background with percentage sign and price tag symbols

Memorial Day mattress sales: What you need to know

By Claire Davies last updated

Memorial Day is one of the best times of year to buy a mattress for less, with discounts to rival Black Friday from many of our favorite brands.

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Emma Hybrid 10" cooling mattress in a brightly lit bedroom

Emma mattress deals June 2025: Up to 60% off budget-friendly mattresses

By Ruth Jones last updated

June’s Emma mattress sales see large savings on both mattresses and bedding.

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The WinkBed mattress in a light and airy bedroom with a Tom's Guide 'price drop' badge on it to show the latest mattress sales

WinkBeds mattress deals for June 2025: $300 off luxury mattresses

By Ruth Jones last updated

You can save $300 on all luxury WinkBed mattresses this June with the generous evergreen discounts

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The Helix Dawn Mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio, as we prepare to test it for comfort, support and performance

Helix Dawn Mattress review 2025: A stomach sleeper's dream

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Helix Dawn Mattress' firm feel is designed to provide superior support to back and stomach sleepers. We slept on it for a month to out it to the test.

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The Bear Elite Hybrid cooling mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

The best mattress sales in June 2025 — deals from Bear, DreamCloud, Nectar and more

By Louis Ramirez last updated

We've found the best mattress deals to shop this June, including money off top-rated cooling beds to beat the summer heat.

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A close up of a bed bug on white fabric

Bed bugs followed early humans out of the caves and into our cities, research shows — here's how to stop them invading your mattress

By Ruth Jones published

Research suggests bed bugs are human's first pests but we know all the tips and tricks to keep them out of your cave... I mean, your mattress.

Mattress Care
On the left, a straight on shot of the Helix Dawn Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. On the right, a Plank Firm Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, shot from the side

Helix Dawn vs Plank Firm: which firm mattress should you buy?

By Ruth Jones published

We compare price, comfort and support of two of our expert's favorite firm mattresses to find if the Helix Dawn or Plank Firm is right for you.

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On the left, a Helix Dawn Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. On the right, the Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Helix Dawn vs Helix Dusk Luxe: which mattress for back and stomach sleepers is right for you?

By Ruth Jones published

How do these supportive mattresses in a box compare? We weigh up the price, comfort and support of the Helix Dawn and Dusk Luxe.

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A face on shot of the Tiami Mattress on a wooden bed frame in a white room, two small tables are placed either side of the bed

Leesa founders launch new luxury mattress brand with cutting edge construction to suit all sleepers

By Ruth Jones published

From the co-founders of Leesa, the Tiami Mattress is designed to deliver refined comfort for all sleep styles.

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Two women sit on the Helix Dawn Mattress for stomach sleepers, photographed on a light wooden bed frame in a blue bedroom

Helix Memorial Day mattress sale 2025: Last chance to save 27% on hybrid mattresses

By Alison Barretta last updated

I'm a seasoned mattress tester and deal hunter — here are my picks of the Helix Memorial Day mattress sale 2025

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A Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Mattress on an Ease Power Base with the head of the bed lifted upwards, in a bedroom. A tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the top right

Tempur-Pedic's Memorial Day sale just got exciting — save up to $1,300 with the adjustable base bundle

By Ruth Jones published

Tempur-Pedic's sale has gone stratospheric with 40% off NASA-inspired Tempur-Cloud mattress and zero gravity adjustable base.

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Two mattress testers stand either side of a stack of memory foam mattresses, including the Nectar Classic and Siena, on a bed frame. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

Nectar, Bear and more — today's biggest memory foam mattress deals in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

Today's top memory foam mattress deals in the Memorial Day sales — save on Nectar, Bear, Saatva and more

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Bed bugs or fleas on a mattress through a magnifying glass

5 items under $30 to get rid of bed bugs and prevent summer mattress infestations

By Ruth Jones published

Plus, the top deals on our fave hypoallergenic mattresses if your bed bug-infested mattress is beyond saving.

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The Siena Essential Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom left corner

Mega Memorial Day budget mattress deal drops the Siena Essential bed to just $109 — shop before it's gone!

By Ruth Jones published

The Siena Essential mattress is down to its lowest price ever in the Memorial Day sales — here's why you should shop this budget bed.

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The Saatva Classic, our highest rated mattress, on a bed frame in a bedroom. A Tom's guide price drop deals graphic in the top right corner

Why you should buy a mattress in the Memorial Day sales — even though there are no epic deals

By Ruth Jones published

Tariffs are looming — if you need a new mattress, it's probably a good time to invest. Why I advise making the most of the Memorial Day sales.

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A Cocoon by Sealy Chill Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a blanket strewn on top. In the top right corner, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

Act fast! Sealy's best budget cooling mattress drops to $156 for a twin in huge Walmart Memorial Day sale

By Ruth Jones published

Beat the summer heat with this massive price drop on a cooling mattress, with a twin Cocoon by Sealy Chill only $156 at Walmart.

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Saatva Memorial Day sales main shows the Saatva Classic mattress on a marble background with a blue price drop deals badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

Saatva Memorial Day mattress sale 2025: Today's best deals

By Ruth Jones last updated

Memorial Day is a great time to buy a Saatva mattress — here are the best deals you can still shop on the highest-scoring mattress we’ve ever tested

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A front on image of the Plank Firm mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the bottom left corner

"The support is unbelievable" — save 30% on my favorite firm mattress this Memorial Day

By Ruth Jones published

With prices starting at $524, the Plank Firm mattress delivers premium support for less — here's why I'd buy it this Memorial Day.

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Two women sitting on the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress in a bedroom, with a Tom's Guide label overlaid saying 'LOWEST PRICE'

DreamCloud, Nectar & Brooklyn Bedding — these are the 3 most luxurious mattresses under $1,000 in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

Make the most of your budget with these luxury-feeling mattresses. They're all under $1,000 for a queen

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Two Tom's Guide sleep staff writers sit on the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress, with a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the bottom right hand corner of the image

5 queen mattresses under $700 I’d buy in the Memorial Day sales to improve my sleep, from DreamCloud, Nectar, and more

By Ruth Jones last updated

We've tested all bar one of these mid-range mattress and they're fantastic - there's an option here for every sleep style

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The image shows two women sitting on top of the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress on a wooden bed frame in a blue bedroom

This is my second Memorial Day as a sleep writer — here are all the mattress buying tips I’ve learned in the past year

By Ruth Jones published

Finding the Memorial Day sales overwhelming? That was me last year — here's everything I've learned since, to help you find the right mattress at the right price.

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