Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Staff Writer

Ruth is TechRadar’s Sleep Writer. She’s here to help you find the perfect sleep setup for your budget and personal preferences. As well as keeping a keen eye on everything that’s going on in the world of mattresses, she regularly speaks to experts to help you learn how to improve your sleep habits, whether that’s by debunking sleep myths or explaining the science behind it all. Prior to joining the TechRadar team, she put together features and product guides for new parents hoping to get a decent night's sleep, as well as writing for a variety of online spaces.

Articles by: Ruth Jones

A Nectar memory foam mattress in a bedroom, a TechRadar deal graphic next to it

The Nectar memory foam mattress just got a price cut for Sleep Awareness Week

By Ruth Jones published

Save big this Sleep Week with an impressive deal on the flagship Nectar memory foam mattress.

A woman lies in bed listening to soothing white noise from a smartphone app

Using a white noise machine has improved my sleep – but not in the way I expected

By Ruth Jones published

How listening to white noise around bedtime helped me effectively achieve better rest.

Woman doing yoga stretch in her bedroom

One simple trick to make your bedtime routine the best part of the day

By Ruth Jones published

How setting aside your favorite activities can make bedtime more appealing and help you step away from screens.

A Saatva Classic mattress on a bedframe outdoors, a TechRadar deals graphic

Rare discount! Unmissable Saatva mattress sale knocks a massive $500 off

By Ruth Jones published

There's $500 off mattresses with this mega Saatva sale – discounts this big only happen once or twice a year, so don't miss it.

The Saatva Micro-Coil mattress topper on a bed

Which Saatva mattress topper should I buy? All the different options compared

By Ruth Jones last updated

We provide the lowdown on the Saatva mattress topper range, to help you figure out which you'll find most comfortable.

A woman lies in bed listening to soothing white noise from a smartphone app

Can't put your phone down before bed? Spotify might be your surprising sleep savior

By Ruth Jones published

How using music timers can encourage you to set limits for a healthier bedtime routine.

A mom and son brush their teeth before going to bed

Stop brushing your teeth just before bed, say sleep experts – here's why

By Ruth Jones published

Here's how to shuffle your evening for a better chance of a great night's sleep.

Aman reaches out of bed to turn off his alarm clock

It's time to ditch daylight savings, say sleep experts – and the public agrees

By Ruth Jones published

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says clock change has "dangerous and adverse" effects.

A man lies down on a bed while a woman jumps onto the bed next to him

What is motion isolation and why is it important for your mattress?

By Ruth Jones published

Sharing a bed with a restless partner doesn't have to keep you awake – learn why motion transfer matters for your mattress.

A woman reaches out of bed to press the snooze button on her alarm clock

4 things to do to prepare for the clock change (plus 2 things to avoid)

By Ruth Jones published

Clock changes can confuse your body, but with these sleep tips you can spring into daylight saving time feeling refreshed.

Person sleeping with the EWG verification logo overlaid

EWG verification has come to mattresses – here's what it means for your bed

By Ruth Jones published

I spoke to Naturepedic, the first mattress brand to receive EWG verification, about what it means for our sleep setups.

A family sit on the new Casper Snow Hybrid mattress in a bedroom

Casper is launching a whole new mattress line, but your favorite features are sticking around

By Ruth Jones published

The new Casper mattress lineup promises beds for every sleep style, but how does it compare to the old range?

A kid sleeps in bed in a dark room

What is a bedtime box and how can it help you sleep?

By Ruth Jones published

Bedtime feeling like a chore? Find out how bedtime boxes can help both kids and adults enjoy the evening and sleep better.

A woman stretching in bed

UK vs US mattress sizes: an easy guide

By Ruth Jones published

We break down the differences between UK and US bed sizes, and what each bed size means for your sleep setup.

A woman stretches out on a mattress

'Ambient battlefield' is the strangest ASMR trend that just might help you sleep

By Ruth Jones published

A viral TikTok has exposed the strangest side of ASMR – but here's why 'battlefield ambience' might actually help you relax.

A woman wearing a sleep mask lies in bed

3 intriguing new changes to your bedtime routine that can help you sleep better

By Ruth Jones published

These three expert-approved tricks are easy and practical ways to refresh your bedtime for better sleep.

Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud deal

Tempur-Pedic’s epic Presidents’ Day mattress deal is back! But not for long

By Ruth Jones last updated

It's your last chance to shop this Tempur-Pedic mattress deal and enjoy sumptuous comfort at a lower price.

A woman in her bedroom, tidying sheets by the bed

How to make your bed using the Scandinavian sleep method and put an end to bedding battles

By Ruth Jones published

I tried making my bed the Scandi way and it's a lot easier than I expected. Here's how to do it.

The Nectar Memory Foam mattress in a bedroom (left) vs the Siena memory foam mattress in a bedroom (right)

Nectar mattress vs Siena mattress: which memory foam bed is best?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Two all-foam beds from the same parent company – but how do the Nectar memory foam and Siena memory foam mattress compare?

A couple sleep in a bed wearing eye masks

What is the difference between a US and UK king size mattress?

By Ruth Jones published

With a same name but different dimensions, differentiating between a US king and a UK king can be royally confusing.

A woman stretching in bed

3 ways to get a better deal in the Presidents' Day mattress sales

By Ruth Jones published

Keep these tricks in mind when shopping the mattress sales to get the best deal this Presidents' Day.

A Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress with a Tempur-Pedic pillow on top, in a bedroom

6 best Presidents' Day mattress deals that bundle in free bedding

By Ruth Jones last updated

Sort your entire sleep setup in one go with these mega deals that combine big mattress discounts and bedding freebies.

A Stearns & Foster Estate mattress with a pillow-top on a bed frame, with a TechRadar deals graphic

This hotel mattress is $400 off for Presidents' Day, PLUS a $300 gift card

By Ruth Jones last updated

Stearns & Foster is celebrating Presidents' Day with money off luxury mattresses plus a free gift card with purchase.

A Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame by the sea

The Saatva mattress Presidents' Day deal I've been waiting for is live – don't miss it!

By Ruth Jones last updated

Our #1 rated mattress is the cheapest it ever is right now, with a massive $400 off for Presidents' Day.

A Purple Original mattress in a bedroom with a deals graphic

Should you buy a Purple mattress in the Presidents' Day sales?

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Purple mattress is a breathable and supportive bed, and it just got a big discount in the Presidents' Day sale.

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