IPod doesn't respond to touch after falling into water

Ok so I dropped my iPod in the toilet, clean water (the classic case).
It happened a few days ago, and I immidiately dried it out and put it in a bowl of rice.
At first, it still wouldn't work, but then after a day or so, everytime I plugged it to the computer, the computer made a sound, So I left it in a bowl of salt (the big chuncks kind).
Now I can turn it on, and it works and looks fine, but it won't respond to my touch. I can't unlock the lock screen, or completely shut it down, because it just won't respond, and still, the buttons work (the turn on button and the home screen button).
It's been in this current situation for two days now, and I would really be gratefull if someone told me what I should do to fix it.
And if it can't be fixed by me, will the people in the apple store be able to fix it?

I would dry it longer. Then
Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer                            
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                                     
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  Apple - iPod Repair price

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