Many come to the laundromat simply to do laundry. Some folks come to Suds Super Laundromat Bar and Grill — one of the few Columbia laundromats to serve alcohol — to enjoy a cold beer and the wailing of the jukebox.

But to 4-year-old India Hampton, above, and her 9-year-old sister, Paris Cobin, laundry time is playtime.

Of the different laundromats the girls visit, Suds is their favorite. They love the laid-back atmosphere, the large aisles and, of course, the candy machines. Especially the candy machines.