My Ipod Touch 4's home button is jammed?

Hello, I have had my iPod touch 4 since it had been sold. Amazing product, I love it. BUT, my iPod's home button has been slowly getting harder to press, 'til this morning, it is just stuck. I tried the rubbing alcohol with a Q-tip, pressing down and pushing up, and now I'm still stuck with the uncomfortable Assistive Touch :/ I have no warranty, would you please tell me a way I could fix this? I really don't want to spend a enormous amount just to have my home button fixed :/ Please help?

They might if it's under warranty.
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