A tubular mesh netting soap holder and dispenser having a handle having a wide slot and a narrow slot at opposing ends. The magnetic portion includes a yoke for closing off the magnetic fluxes passing through the magnetized areas, the course of travel C of the magnetic portion being less than or equal to the width LP of each pole, and the thickness of the magnetized areas perpendicular to the direction of movement being less than the course of travel C of the magnetic portion. A retaining cup secures the electrode to the torch body by rotating the retaining cup less than approximately 360 degrees relative to the torch body.