Frances Daniels
Frances Daniels is a Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide and her role includes covering all mattress and sleep news, in addition to mattress reviews and buyer's guides, plus sleep accessories such as pillows and mattress toppers. Frances is a PPA-accredited journalist and is hugely interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health. When not writing about mattresses and sleep for Tom's Guide, Frances enjoys writing about women's issues, health and wellbeing, the environment, and her native Wales.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels
Labor Day mattress sales 2024: Today's best deals
By Claire Davies, Louis Ramirez last updated
Labor Day sales are an excellent time to buy a new mattress and there are some excellent deals live today. Here's what our experts recommend...
Cooling mattress topper vs cooling mattress protector: which to choose if you overheat at night
By Frances Daniels published
Cooling mattress toppers and protectors can add a cool touch to your bed, but which is better at preventing night sweats and overheating?
The Cocoon by Sealy Chill Mattress is always 35% off — here's why it's still the best cooling bed to buy in Labor Day sales
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to $490 on the Cocoon by Sealy Chill Mattress — the best cooling bed for smaller budgets in the early Labor Day sales
The Bear Original Mattress is always 35% off — here's why it's still the best bed to buy ahead of Labor Day sales
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to $591 on the Bear Original — the most affordable mattress for all sleep positions in the early Labor Day sales
What is motion isolation and why is it important for couples buying a new mattress?
By Frances Daniels published
Good motion isolation is found in a lot of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, but what is it and why do couples need it?
Egg crate vs memory foam mattress topper — which is best for back pain?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between egg crate and memory foam mattress toppers, including price, comfort, support
The best Brooklyn Bedding mattress discounts for August 2024: Save 25% with new sales
By Frances Daniels published
The new Brooklyn Bedding mattress sales saves you 25% on foam, hybrid, and cooling beds ahead of Labor Day deals
Sleep expert shares 3 reasons why you should nap every day during summer
By Frances Daniels published
Dr Sarah Bishop explains why an afternoon nap can help you beat the heat, improve your mood and focus better
Lucid vs ViscoSoft: Which is the best foam mattress topper with cooling gel?
By Frances Daniels published
We compare the Lucid Gel Memory Foam and ViscoSoft Serene Hybrid mattress toppers in key areas such as price, cooling, and comfort.
I bought a microfiber bed topper to soften up a firm mattress and it was a huge mistake — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
I tried softening a firm mattress with microfiber bed topper and it was a let-down — I now know three key reasons why.
Why are mattresses so expensive and how much should you realistically spend?
By Frances Daniels published
We're here to explain why mattresses are so expensive, plus how much you should actually spend on one.
Doctor reveals his expert tips for how to sleep better during summer
By Frances Daniels published
A sleep expert shares his top three tips for sleeping cool this summer, plus his advice on how to sleep better any time of the year
The 5 best dorm bed mattress toppers on sale right now
By Frances Daniels published
Transform your dorm bed for up to 25% less with these 5 twin XL mattress topper sales from Casper, Viscosoft, Lucid and more
Casper's 20% off memory foam mattress topper sale is the best I've seen — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep on your side? You can now save 20% on the Casper Comfy Topper, with a queen now $239.20.
The makers of Beautyrest beds unveil new mattress brand — and it's perfect for tighter budgets
By Frances Daniels published
The makers of Beautyrest beds have now launched more affordable brand Beauty Sleep, with mattress prices starting from $399
How to keep a split king mattress together — pro tips and products
By Frances Daniels published
Split king beds are perfect for couples and Scandi Sleep Method fans, but there's a knack to keeping the two mattresses together — here's how to do it...
The best cheap mattress toppers under $50 in 2024
By Alison Barretta last updated
Find 2024's best cheap mattress topper under $50 that will help provide a more restful night's sleep.
Latex vs Memory foam mattress topper: Which is best for your sleep style?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between latex vs memory foam mattress toppers, including price, support, and temperature regulation
How to create the dorm bed of your dreams — the essential first-year college checklist
By Frances Daniels published
How to create the dorm bed of your dreams — everything a college student needs for quality sleep while studying.
What is an egg crate mattress topper and are they worth it? I'm a sleep writer, here's what I think
By Frances Daniels published
In this guide to egg crate mattress toppers, I weigh up the pros and cons of these unique designs to see if they're actually worth buying.
This is how long it takes for a new mattress to soften, plus what to do if it doesn't
By Frances Daniels published
Your brand new mattress too firm? Here's how long it takes to soften and how you can break it in quicker.
What is a bunkie board and does your mattress need one? Here's how to tell
By Frances Daniels published
Bunkie boards are a low-cost way to add support to your bed and prolong the life of your mattress, but are they necessary? Here's how to tell.
Memory foam vs hybrid: Which is the best mattress topper for your sleep style?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between memory foam vs hybrid mattress toppers, including price, support, and cooling.