Articles by Jim McCauley

A professional writer with over a quarter of a century's experience, Jim has been covering mattress and sleep-related subjects for TechRadar, Tom's Guide and T3 over the past few years, gathering an in-depth knowledge of the workings of the mattress industry along the way. Previously Jim has covered a wide variety of subjects, working widely in the tech and gaming sectors, and more recently covering the design and wellness industries. When they're not hammering at their keyboard, Jim can be found performing on the streets of Bath or in actual theatres; they recently appearedin Beauty and the Beast at Bath's Rondo Theatre and they also serve as a trustee, designer and occasional producer for a local theatre group.

Articles by: Jim McCauley

The best beard trimmer and electric razors 2025: trim, shape and style

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 18 July 25

The best beard trimmers and electric razors for every kind of style and every budget

The best cordless vacuum 2025: tested and recommended by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 3 July 25

Our experts have tested the best cordless vacuums for convenient, flexible cleaning. Here are our top picks from Shark, Dyson, Samsung and more.

Three of the best vacuum cleaners for pet hair, on a green background

The best vacuum for pet hair 2025: keep fur and dander under control

By Tom May last updated 13 June 25

Keep your home fur-free with the best vacuum cleaners for pet hair.

Shark WandVac car vacuum on a pink background

The best car vacuum 2025: lightweight vacs to keep your car spotless

By Jim McCauley last updated 9 June 25

Keep your car dust and crumb-free with these powerful, portable car vacuums.

Roborock Q5 Pro+ robovac on blue background

The best budget robot vacuum cleaner 2025: low-effort cleaning at low prices

By Jim McCauley last updated 27 May 25

Budget-friendly but still brilliant robot vacuums to keep your floors clean without spending a fortune.

Shark Stratos upright vacuum cleaner against a magenta and blue background

The best upright vacuum 2025: powerful vacuums for deeper cleaning

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 14 May 25

Browse the best upright vacuums around, tested and approved by experienced reviewers.

Tineco Floor One S7 Pro wet-dry vacuum against a blue background

The best wet-dry vacuum cleaner 2025: recommended by expert reviewers

By Jim McCauley last updated 13 March 25

We've tested a range of wet and dry vacuums from leading brands – here are the ones that came out on top.

The best cheap vacuum 2025: clean up without getting cleaned out

By Tom May last updated 9 January 25

Want powerful cleaning on a budget? Here are the best cheap vacuums that don't skimp on performance.

Woman cleaning a hardwood floor with a handheld vacuum and cordless vacuum

How to clean a hardwood floor

By Jim McCauley published 14 October 24

From sweeping and vacuuming to mopping and polishing, here's what you need to know about how to clean a hardwood floor without damaging it.

Amazon Prime Day vacuum deals 2024: suck up these Dyson and Shark deals still available

By Alex Whitelock last updated 18 July 24

The Amazon Prime Day vacuum sale has finished, but deals remain for big brands including Dyson and Shark.

eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S (Slim) on a pink background with a caption saying "DON'T MISS"

These popular robot vacuums are below $500 / £500 for Prime Day 2024

By Jim McCauley published 16 July 24

Take advantage of some cracking offers with prices dropping by up to 58%.

The best hybrid mattresses in 2025

By Grace Franks last updated 9 April 24

Get all the comfort, cooling and pressure relief your need with our best hybrid mattresses.

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The best mattress for side sleepers in 2025

By Grace Franks last updated 9 April 24

Find the best bed for sleeping on your side with our expert guide that covers all styles and budgets.

Best pillow: a person adjusting the fill of the Emma Premium Microfibre Pillow

The best pillow in 2025: 9 dreamy bedtime options

By Grace Franks last updated 9 April 24

We've found the best pillows for sleeping, with options for most sleep requirements and budgets.

Best duvet: a dog and a pair of feet sticking out from under a duvet

The best duvet in 2025 for a cosy or cool night's sleep

By Grace Franks last updated 5 April 24

Stay cosy (or cool) under one of the best duvets, including hybrid and hypoallergenic options.

A couple sitting on the Emma Original memory foam mattress in a bedroom

The best memory foam mattress 2025: 9 of the top options

By Ruth Jones last updated 5 April 24

We round up the best memory foam mattresses, delivering contouring comfort and maximum motion isolation.

A pair of hands fitting the Utopia Bedding Bamboo Mattress Protector onto a bed

The best mattress protectors 2025: give your bed that essential final touch

By Becks Shepherd last updated 2 April 24

Find the best mattress protectors to keep your bed safe from spills, stains, germs and allergens.

The best mattress 2025: your expert guide to the dreamiest beds

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 28 March 24

We review and rank the best mattresses for any budget.

best mattress toppers: Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Mattress Topper

The best mattress toppers 2025: affordable ways to upgrade your bed

By Jo Plumridge last updated 28 March 24

Discover the best mattress toppers to up your comfort and extend your current bed's lifespan.

Letting your pet sleep in your bed with you might actually improve your sleep

By Jim McCauley published 15 March 24

Dogs on the duvet? Cats on the covers? This sleep expert is all for it, for the most part.

Nectar Memory Foam mattress on a bed in a bedroom

Nectar Memory Foam Mattress review 2025

By Grace Franks last updated 12 March 24

The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress comes at a great price, but is it a good buy if comfort's your priority? We review it to find out.

Brook + wilde elite mattress on a bed frame

Brook + Wilde Elite mattress review 2025

By Jo Plumridge last updated 11 March 24

Recommended

Is the Brook + Wilde Elite mattress perfect? We certainly think it comes close. Here's what we discovered after a month of testing it...

mattress sales and deals: A Purple NewDay mattress in a bedroom, in the corner is a TechRadar deals graphic

The best mattress deals and sales in August 2025

By Jim McCauley last updated 11 March 24

We round up the best mattress deals and sales right now, with some especially deep discounts from the Presidents' Day sales.

A person being woken up in the morning, reaching for the alarm clock

Ditching daylight savings isn't a new idea – here's why it's not happening again anytime soon

By Jim McCauley published 9 March 24

Both the US and the UK have tried dropping the clock change, and neither experiment ended well.

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Nectar mattress deals for August: get a new bed with up to 40% off

By Jim McCauley last updated 21 February 24

We round up the best Nectar mattress deals live now, plus offer advice on when to buy to snag the cheapest prices.

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